Learn about Nick’s time as an intern at iQuilt Partnership in Hartford, mentor at the Academic Achievement Center and how these experiences have shaped his career journey.
Jacob Gregus ’22 MBA is the 2022 Career Development Experience Award winner (master’s degree level).
Jacob reflected on the way he prepared himself for his career and shared insightful advice on career development that helped him land a full-time position …
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“Your health and wellness are the foundation of any success!”
Xiaochen Liu was an international student who received both a master’s degree (2016) and a Ph.D. from UConn in Cognition, Instruction, and Learning Technology (2020). “Like every graduate student experienced …
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This blog is part of a series documenting notable people from underrepresented groups and the career insights they provide us. As you read, click links to access additional career development resources.
Wilma Mankiller (1945-2010): Don’t let people define you. Define …
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Are you looking for a company that values diversity? How about a non-profit that will assist in forming networking connections and provide resources for professional development? Look no further, the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national non-profit that is …
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We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about how veterans should react if a hiring manager asks them a question about their time in the military that …
Are you in the process of or thinking about applying to graduate school programs for counseling or clinical psychology? The application process can be overwhelming from taking the GRE to getting research experience to writing your personal statement, but once …
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Jessica Young (She/Her/Hers)
Jessica is an alumnus of the UConn Class of 2019. She graduated as part of the Honors Program and the Special Program in Medicine with a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology and a B.S. in English. At …
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Why not spend some time curled up with a good book — in this case, a book with valuable career development insight? We asked 3 staff members at the Center for Career Development which books they would recommend, and here are …
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Volunteering at your church is a great way to give back to your community and help you gain the skills you need to be successful in any workplace. The transferable skills that you develop during your service will make a …
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