3 Ways First-Generation Students Can Accelerate the Internship or Job Search with Social Media 

Would you have thought social media could help you find a job? Explore these ways to utilize social media in your search!

By Daneya Alvarez
Daneya Alvarez
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A Short History of Innovation

Curious about where the term innovation comes from? You may have heard it in classes or seen it online, but it is also an economic concept. It’s re-emergence, attributed mostly to Joseph Schumpteter, began in the 1980s. The re-discovered definition …

By Oliver Beige
Oliver Beige
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Student Success Story – Erica Day

Erica Day is a UConn Senior majoring in Marketing Management. Read on to learn about her career journey and college experience!

By Daneya Alvarez
Daneya Alvarez
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The Multigenerational Workforce 

Multiple generations work together to get the job done. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you enter the work force to be a productive member of the team!

By Beth E Settje
Beth E Settje Associate Director, Experiential Learning & College to Career Transitions | Pronouns: She/Her
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How to Explore Unfamiliar Career Paths as an Asian American Student  

Don’t feel intimidated by exploring different careers. Check out just a few of the many resources available to help you succeed!

By Michelle Wong
Michelle Wong
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Event Recap: CLAS Career Night Spring 2024

Being in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences provides you with a variety of options when you enter the workforce. CLAS Career Night highlighted the different journeys of UConn alumni and they shared advice for current students.

By Kyleigh Flannigan
Kyleigh Flannigan
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Improving Networking Skills for International Students 

Explore these tips to develop your networking skills to connect with industry professionals!

By Tianyu Jiang
Tianyu Jiang
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Resources for Neurodiverse Workers 

Check out these resources that aim to help neurodiverse students advocate for accommodations to perform up to their full potential in the workplace!

By Nicole Marquis
Nicole Marquis
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UConn Center for Career Development Globally Recognized for Excellence in Faculty Engagement

Early last week at the Annual Global Career Services Summit 2024, the UConn Center for Career Development team was recognized for excellence in faculty engagement through the Career Champions program. This award, sponsored by Ernst & Young, acknowledges a global best …

By Lily Guberman
Lily Guberman Marketing Assistant
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Tips for Cultivating References

References and letters of recommendation are often the last thing that job candidates think about when assembling their application materials. Yet these supporting documents and contacts need to be cultivated throughout one’s graduate program. Not everyone has the same extent …

By Kay Kimball Gruder
Kay Kimball Gruder Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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