Exciting Career Paths in Public Administration 

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 Ninger Career Consulting and Services Intern
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What is the difference between Business and Technical Writing?

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 Manna Program Assistant | Pronouns: they/them/theirs
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How Majoring in Communications Can Help You Explore Different Careers

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 …

By Brynne Bergen
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An Overview of the Field of Medical Administration

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 Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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How to Explore Careers of Interest with O*Net

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. 

So how …

By Brynne Bergen
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Enhancing Career Readiness: Doctoral Students at Work – Featuring Ben Briskin at the Center for Students with Disabilities

“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 Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Informational Interview with an Advocacy Lawyer at a Non-Profit

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) …

By Taylor Fenerty
Taylor Fenerty Outreach and Engagement Intern
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Career Exploration Through Experiential Learning for Graduate Students

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 Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Explore Different Careers with the Student Alumni Association

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 …

By Brynne Bergen
Brynne Bergen
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Exploring Work: Job, Career, or Calling

Have you ever heard someone say any of these statements?

“I love my job! I would do it for free!”
“I’m interested in climbing the ladder at work.”
“Work is just a means to an end.”

These statements are reflections …

By Kelsey Keefe
Kelsey Keefe Career Consultant
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