Public administration is a career path where leaders can serve their communities in the local or federal government or nonprofit organizations. Public administration jobs can vary across the industry, but they all have one thing in common: commitment to public service.
There are many career opportunities for someone with a Master in Public …
By Rebecca Ninger
Rebecca NingerCareer Consulting and Services Intern
You might just be wondering how you explain the difference between business and technical writing to a student. First off we need to ask the question, just what is technical writing, and how is it related to business writing and …
By Alex Manna
Alex MannaProgram Assistant | Pronouns: they/them/theirs
One of the best parts about being a Communications Major at UConn is the ability to explore different career paths within the major. The courses offered by the Department of Communication are particularly diverse and allow students to learn about various fields while honing their interpersonal and …
When I think of the medical field, I think of doctors, nurses, surgeons, and physical therapists. While I think of medical professionals who are interacting with patients, I never think about the medical professionals who are behind the scenes. That is the field …
By Maggie Cummings
Maggie CummingsCareer Consulting and Services Intern
Looking for a tool that will help you learn more about yourself and future career paths? Try out the O*NET Interest Profiler! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, O*Net will help you discover your interests and match those interests to potential careers.
“This was the first big step I took after my undergraduate experience towards a professional position, and it has helped me learn what is expected of professionals in the field,” Ben Briskin said. Ben is in his third year in …
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
Many people do not realize the limitless career paths that a law degree can lead you, including advocacy within the nonprofit sector. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Diane Dauplaise, a Staff Attorney at Network For Victim Recovery (NVRDC) …
Learning by doing – experience is of great value in our career development journey. Not only does it enrich our résumé or CV by showing employers how much we know about certain job-related tasks, but it also enables us to see …
By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe XuGraduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
Are you looking for an organization on campus that will help you learn about a variety of different majors and career paths while building necessary interpersonal skills? Consider joining the Student Alumni Association to explore career opportunities, network with alumni, and build lasting relationships with current …