You’ve probably heard the word “professionalism” thrown out in many different contexts, but what does acting professional actually entail? Professionalism spans far beyond dressing well or having an impressive resume. Rather, the way you act in your academic, extracurricular, and professional …
As a graduate student in the final semester of my Master’s program here at UConn, I have begun to think about what my post-graduation plans are. Up to this point, I have been telling myself that I have to pull …
Last week I sat in a training where my colleagues and I were asked to share one thing about ourselves that our coworkers didn’t already know. Immediately my mind started racing and I felt like the most boring person in …
Many of us have made resolutions in the past and let them slip away, only to make similar goals the following year. This year, why not break that cycle? Rather than abstract ideas like “get healthy,” “be a better person,” …
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At some point in your graduate career, you have probably heard of UConn’s graduate certificate programs. I remember entering my graduate training and hearing students mention them, but I never really knew what they were or why I should consider …
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From writing press releases to organizing events, communications specialists enjoy a lot of excitement in their day-to-day work. If you’re thinking of working in communications, you might be wondering what a day in the life of a communications specialist looks …
***Spoiler alert*** If you haven’t caught up on season two of the hit show “This is Us,” stop what you’re doing, binge on Hulu for a few hours, and then read this post.
Once you spend some time thinking about …
We all know the power of keywords—we use them in our resume to make it past the ATS, we include them in our cover letters to match the job description and show we have the right skills for the job, …
Your first few weeks at a new job can be exhilarating. It’s often fast-paced and full of brand new things that can reignite a spark that you lost. After all, that might’ve been your reason for looking for this new …
Did you know that graduate students are eligible to join many of the clubs, groups, and teams at UConn that are not necessarily geared toward graduate students? They are! Not many graduate students realize that all intramural sports and tournaments …
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