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
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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Navigating AI in Industries and Careers: Staying Informed and Finding Your Fit 

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries and job functions, it’s easy to feel uncertain or overwhelmed when thinking about your next career move. From emerging technologies like generative AI and natural language processing to the rise of AI ethics …

By Olufemi Fagun
Olufemi Fagun Graduate Assistant, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (He/Him/His)
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A Cheatsheet on AI Hiring and Job Searching Trends

Want a cheatsheet on the state of AI in hiring and job searching?

Check out Sarah Kessler‘s tight overview of the key trends in the The New York Times, including:

📈 The massive growth in sheer application volume
🤖 …

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A Career Built on Care: Tessa Kalin’s Career Journey in Animal Science 

Tessa Kalin recounts her experiences as an animal science student and professional. Learn about her educational journey and advice she has for current students!

By Mia Keazer
Mia Keazer
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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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Work+ UConn SUPERvisor Summit: Empowering Student Employee Supervisors

Never fear, guidance on leading practices in supervising and mentoring working learners are here!

By Evan McMunn
Evan McMunn Publicity and Marketing Administrator
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Hillside Ventures: My Experience with Student Business Innovations at UConn

Have you ever watched Shark Tank and thought about the excitement of pitching your ideas to a panel of experts? Hillside Ventures is an opportunity for UConn students to get involved with business investment and analysis.

By Eadaoin Clarke
Eadaoin Clarke Outreach and Engagement Intern
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