3 Professional Guidelines to Follow When Working with Indigenous Populations

Indigenous tribes represent some of the most diverse populations in the United States. It is both an honor and a privilege to advocate for the indigenous people and their causes. Every tribe is different and comes with its own unique …

By Victoria
Victoria
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Wells Fargo: Corporate & Investment Banking Diverse Pathways Forum

The Wells Fargo Diverse Pathways Forum is designed for current sophomores who are interested in the financial services industry (investment banking, sales & trading, corporate banking, and commercial real estate). During the forum, you will have the chance to hear …

By Katarzyna Paszek
Katarzyna Paszek
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5 Ways to Identify a Company’s Social Responsibility

For many Native American and Indigenous students, understanding a company’s sense of community and service is an important component in the job search. The below information from Vault provides tips for identifying and understanding a company’s corporate social responsibility.

Identifying …

By Jessica Buller
Jessica Buller Career Consultant
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Opportunity Employment: A Commitment to Diverse Talent

As a job or internship seeker, there are so many ways to evaluate a company’s commitment to diversity. A common suggestion is to look at the company’s website or social media accounts, but sometimes it can be hard to know …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Conquering Imposter Syndrome

I recently saw a clip of an interview with comedian Chris Rock on Jimmy Kimmel. Chris told a story about his visit to the White House during the Obama administration. He was there among legends in the entertainment industry, rightfully …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Confronting White Supremacy Culture in the Social-Impact Sector

As organizations strive to become more inclusive, it’s imperative to recognize the difference between truly lifting up diverse perspectives and merely expecting new hires to accept and adhere to existing cultural norms that may be rooted in systemic oppression. Years …

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Career Pathways: A Career Readiness Guidebook for Native American and Indigenous Students

One of my favorite parts about writing blogs is researching career-related topics for the population to which I am writing; in this case, for Native American and Indigenous college students seeking job searching advice.  If I had not searched “job …

By Nancy Bilmes
Nancy Bilmes Director (she/her)
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Share Your Insights on Identity and Career Development

UConn students are invited to participate in a survey, Identity and Career Development, conducted by the Center for Career Development.

The Center for Career Development is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all UConn students feel comfortable utilizing our …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Eversource Energy Center Pioneering Diversity Internship

Eversource Energy Center is creating a scholarship opportunity to engage underrepresented minority undergraduate students in the energy sector by providing $2,600 in each of the following: Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 to work on the Center’s research projects.

Established in …

By Tara Malone
Tara Malone Associate Director, Regional Campuses Pronouns: she/her/hers
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A Values-Based Approach to Career Planning

Many Native American and Indigenous students value community and service over individualism. These ideals, often rooted in cultural and spiritual beliefs stemming from ancestral customs, still hold today while guiding career planning and decisions. Similar to how these cultures and …

By Wiley Dawson
Wiley Dawson Assistant Director, Hartford Campus (He, Him, His)
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