How Quinncia Took My Résumé to the Next Level 

Quinncia’s AI-powered résumé review tool provides instant, detailed feedback to help students strengthen their résumés for both recruiters and applicant tracking systems. With clear scores, flagged areas, and actionable suggestions, it gives users a solid foundation to present their experiences more effectively.

By Juliana LaQuinta
Juliana LaQuinta Program Development and Marketing Intern - Content
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How to Prepare for a Career Fair 

Check out these tips to prepare for a Career Fair and feel confident meeting recruiters. From researching employers in 12twenty to updating your résumé with Quinncia and refreshing your LinkedIn with Iris Air, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed.

By Juliana LaQuinta
Juliana LaQuinta Program Development and Marketing Intern - Content
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students in Leadership Roles Featuring Alaa Selim, PhD

During his doctoral journey at the University of Connecticut, Alaa Selim, PhD embraced far more than technical research. Through the development of communication skills, and entrepreneurial exploration, Alaa transformed his time as a PhD student into a steppingstone for long-term professional growth.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Graduate Student Success Story – Taylor Moran, Caroline Keary, Elizabeth Sullivan and Arianna Landesbaum

 

Macy’s Inc. recently invited four UConn business graduate students to serve as consultants in a months-long project reviewing and analyzing the company’s sustainable business practices. This article originally appeared in UConn Today. Click here to read the full article.

By Claire Hall
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What Are B-Corps?

Are you looking for a career path where you can make a difference, but are unsure if nonprofit or government work is right for you? Maybe a B-Corp is right for you.

By Nicola Wilk
Nicola Wilk Undergraduate Career Coach| Pronouns: She/They
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LIVE BLOG – Meet 12Twenty: The Career Center’s new one stop shop!

Live blog – Updates will be added here as they become available.

By Evan McMunn
Evan McMunn Publicity and Marketing Administrator
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students at Work Featuring Timothy Brown, Graduate Assistant at the Humanities Institute 

How his Graduate Assistantship has contributed to PhD student, Timothy Brown’s, career readiness.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Daunted to Dominant: Conquering the Interview Game with Career Coach Mary Catherine 

Between final projects, classes, and trying not to spiral into a quarter-life crisis over my LinkedIn profile, finding time to prepare for interviews can sometimes feel borderline impossible. I met with Career Coach Mary Catherine and asked her for a 10-question speed coaching appointment to cover the basics of getting ready for the interview process – read along to see what I’ve learned from her insight!

By Benjamin Talty
Benjamin Talty
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Ready, Set, Career: Your Career Readiness Checklist

Starting your graduate program is an exciting time, and it’s essential to begin preparing for your future career from the very first semester. Don’t leave your career readiness to chance—take proactive steps early in your degree program to set yourself up for success. Read along for eight actions you can take to enhance your career preparation!

By Kay Kimball Gruder
Kay Kimball Gruder Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Entrepreneurship for Graduate Students: Key Takeaways from Expand Your Career Options: One Entrepreneur’s Journey

Sylvia Pu, PhD ‘20 in Sociology, shares her insights into starting her consulting business and offers advice for current graduate students interested in entrepreneurship.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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