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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Thinking About Entrepreneurship? Here Are Some Considerations

For many graduates and alumni, entrepreneurship is more than just a career option. It’s a chance to turn big ideas into real impact. But before you dive headfirst into starting a business, let’s break down what you should know to set yourself up for success.

By CareerShift
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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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Key Takeaways from the Career Readiness Faculty Fellows Poster Presentation

How are the 2025 Career Readiness Faculty Fellow Cohort enhancing their curriculum with career development strategies?

By Ivan Duran-Medina
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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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Students Find Their Superpower at “Mission: Momentum”

UConn students from across the regional campuses gathered at UConn Stamford on for “Mission: Momentum,” a one-day summer conference designed to power up their professional goals and personal growth.

The conference, inspired by a superhero theme, invited students to uncover …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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From Telling Stories to Shaping Them: Madison Love’s Path in Influencer Marketing 

Madison Love recounts her journey from UConn student to influencer marketing lead. Read more to learn the steps she took for career success!

By Mia Keazer
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Has AI made AI-powered employment assessments irrelevant? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep44

On today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts discuss how online pre-employment assessments have become a foundational element in modern hiring, with over half of organizations incorporating them into their processes. Employers are increasingly asking candidates to …

By College Recruiter
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Breaking Free from Career Misconceptions 

Learn how Jessica Groves’ career journey led her to finding her passion for advising students, and hear her advice for other career champions.

By Katie Nguyen
Katie Nguyen Graduate Assistant, Career Everywhere (She/Her/Hers) 
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