Exploring Your Career Options at PepsiCo: “Flipping the Fair” Podcast

During an unprecedented time when many students may feel like they are missing out on career opportunities, employers are seeking ways to bridge the gap between their company and the students. One unique way that PepsiCo has created to help …

By Victoria
Victoria
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Tips for choosing a graduate program for international students

If you are considering moving to the United States to pursue a graduate program, or if you are already in the US and want to enroll in a graduate degree you likely have many different options to choose from. What …

By Tithi Basu Mallik
Tithi Basu Mallik Graduate Student Career Programs and Services Graduate Assistant
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Staying Professionally Connected

This is a strange time for all of us, and it can be a confusing transition to online work in your graduate degree. As in regular times, it is important to communicate effectively with your advisor and other individuals with …

By Kalle Nelson
Kalle Nelson Graduate Assistant
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Fraudulent Employers – Tips for Students

The UConn Center for Career Development makes every effort to screen employers and job postings on Handshake. However, the Career Center acts only as an intermediary between employers posting job opportunities and candidates searching for job opportunities.

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By Robert Volle
Robert Volle Program Director - Regional Campuses & CPR
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Utilizing Big Interview to Prepare for Summer Opportunities

As you wrap up your Spring semester, you might start thinking about applying for summer opportunities to help you develop your professional skills. Whether you’re a new graduate applying for a job, or still in school and applying for an …

By Victoria
Victoria
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Gaining Experience Advice for Students with Disabilities

Often students with disabilities focus more on their academics and their disability needs and find at graduation that they do not have the same experiential learning or leadership experiences as their peers. While students with disabilities have strong grade point …

By Laura Evangelista
Laura Evangelista Assistant Director for Curriculum Design and Pre-Professional Advising
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When Personal Meets Professional

Exploring how your personal identities impact your professional career.

When students meet with me to explore their major and career options, I generally start the conversation by asking questions about their values: “What does career mean to you?” “What did …

By Emily Merritt
Emily Merritt Career Consultant, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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