What Companies Mean When They Say “Don’t Use AI in Your Job Applications”

It’s a confusing time to be a job seeker right now: While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly critical part of work, many companies (including AI-focused ones) are emphasizing how much they disapprove of the technology being used in …

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Interstride – a Career Platform for International Students

The Interstride platform provides a range of resources and information for international students in the United States and students looking to work abroad.

By Desiree Martino
Desiree Martino Pronouns she/her
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This Women’s History Month, Become a Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

This Women’s History Month, we can do more than celebrate the past; we can take action to construct a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse future. While we have made tremendous strides, there are still significant barriers being faced by women …

By Melanie Burgos Montero
Melanie Burgos Montero
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Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Career Success for Students 

Meet Morty Ortega, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment. Morty dedicates his career to mentoring students, helping them navigate their own journeys with a personalized Career Roadmap. Read on to discover how Morty is shaping futures, one career at a time.

By Katie Nguyen
Katie Nguyen Graduate Assistant, Career Everywhere (She/Her/Hers) 
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Everyone Loves a Roller Coaster . . . Right?!

At UConn Hartford, students interested in pursuing an engineering career typically begin their journey in an introductory engineering course, ENGR1000. The course explores engineering disciplines, examines the wealth of engineering courses available through UConn’s College of Engineering (CoE), identifies related …

By Ira Morrison
Ira Morrison Temp University Specialist NE
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Forging Success Through Initiative: Ava Sheard’s Journey of Leadership, Growth, and Impact at UConn

Ava Sheard is a senior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As a three-time Babbidge scholar, Ava has routinely demonstrated academic excellence, alongside exceptional leadership as President of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Hospital Relations Captain for HuskyTHON, and a Research Assistant in Emily Myers’ Language and Brain Lab. Since attending UConn Storrs as a Spring-to-Storrs admit in 2022, Ava has exemplified ambition, resilience, and a remarkable ability to maximize ventures, leaving a legacy of success and meaningful impact on the university community.

By Eadaoin Clarke
Eadaoin Clarke
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The Job Search: Made Easy!

Attending a career fair can be a great way to network and discover job opportunities – the only downside is they aren’t happening every day. Lucky for you, however, there are tons of other strategies and tools that can help you …

By Benjamin Talty
Benjamin Talty
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Incorporating Inclusive Language into the Workplace 

Incorporating inclusive language in the workplace is one of the simplest but most effective ways to make the workplace welcoming and safe for all. Read along for some straightforward examples of how to be a more inclusive member of your workplace through language.

By Lydia Sutton
Lydia Sutton
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Ready, Set, Career: 6 Tips to Successfully Engage in Small Talk 

Do you wish that small talk felt less awkward and more meaningful? Read along for tips become a more confident small-talker!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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3 Friends, Ice Cream, and AI Brainstorming

3 UConn students agree to meet at the Dairy Bar to celebrate completing another grueling week of midterm exams, relating in their stress in finding a summer internship. Read along to get a view on their brainstorming process for responsibly integrating the use of AI as an assistant in their job hunt.

By Theo Menounos
Theo Menounos Assistant Director, Career Readiness Competencies, Liaison for Engineering, Physics, Chemistry
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