Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans

Learn about the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, a no-cost program dedicated to helping veterans with disabilities gain small business training and experiential learning.

By Lily Guberman
Lily Guberman Marketing Assistant
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Religiously Affiliated Professional Organizations

Professional organizations are associations in which students can reach out to professionals in their field of interest. Professional organizations have mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and internship opportunities available to students. For students who are religious, there are a number of religiously affiliated professional organizations on the Center for …

By Maggie Cummings
Maggie Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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Work Authorization: DACAmented vs Undocumented Students

Unsure of how to work under DACA or how to work while undocumented? Learn about the difference between the two and gain resources to help your career journey.

By Camille Rodriguez
Camille Rodriguez
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Embracing and Overcoming the Generational Effects as an Asian American Student

Being a first-generation student comes with a challenging territory filled with questions and uncertainty. But, you are not alone in this experience, learn about Center for Career Development Intern Briana Phouadara’s experience as a first-generation student and how she overcame these challenges.

By Briana Phouadara
Briana Phouadara
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Finding Work Experience While Studying at UConn

Are you an international student looking for a job, internship or co-op?Look no further, this guide to finding work experience is here for you!

By Andrea Xia
Andrea Xia
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Storytelling. A powerful tool in the international student’s job-search toolkit

What do cortisol, dopamine, and oxytocin, have to do with your job search? I will give you a clue. They are all hormones that our brain releases in response to a good story. They help us stay alert and focused …

By Theo Menounos
Theo Menounos Assistant Director, Career Readiness Competencies, Liaison for Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
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Finding jobs and internships as a first-generation grad

For first-generation college students, the entire college experience is completely new and uncharted. With no family to lean on for advice and support in terms of knowing the ins and outs of college life, it’s no wonder that a recent …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Interview Tips For Veterans On The Job Hunt

We spoke with Tara Carlidge, Recruiting Manager at Citi and former Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army, to ask her about the biggest mistakes that veterans make during interviews, which could keep them from getting a civilian / corporate job they …

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First Gen Creatives: 3 Tips to Forge Ahead in Your Creative Career

First gen students in the arts: consider these three career strategies for emerging creative professionals.

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Seeking a Career That Aligns With Your Beliefs

Many students seek employers that are aligned with their interests and values. Read here about how you can find opportunities with organizations that align with your beliefs.

By Mirela Bregu
Mirela Bregu
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