Share Your Insights on Identity and Career Development

UConn students are invited to participate in a survey, Identity and Career Development, conducted by the Center for Career Development. After completing the survey, you will have the opportunity to win one of ten $25 gift cards!

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Adjusting to Big Changes, Seeking Out New Opportunities: Adjusting to new campus as a First-Generation Student  

It can be overwhelming to transition from one campus to another, but don’t worry, you got this! Paige shares some advice to adjusting to a new environment and resources that you can access online and in-person.

By Paige Mitchell
Paige Mitchell DEI Career Ambassador
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5 Things Every Undergrad Social Work Student Should Know

Check out these tips to help you be successful as a student in social work!

By Daniah Sawyer
Daniah Sawyer Regional Campus Career Ambassador
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Know Your Rights: Anti-Discrimination Laws for Natural + Protective Hairstyles

Did you know about the CROWN Act? This law protects against hair-centered racial discrimination in the workplace and also includes expressions of religion to protect those who wear hijabs, turbans or head scarves. Read on to learn more about your rights as worker in the U.S. and the protections that exist.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Information on Employment Sponsorship Through PERM 

The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is a pathway to legal status for individuals who are not naturalized citizens of the United States through employer sponsorship. Read on for an overview of information provided by Immigrants Rising.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda
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How I Got Hired as the Graphics Intern at the Center for Career Development

Curious what it’s like to intern with us? Read about Meg’s journey from meeting us at the Internship & Co-op Fair to becoming our Graphics Intern!

By Megan Flynn
Megan Flynn
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Big Interview – The Practice Interviewing Platform

Big Interview is the perfect tool to provide students with the opportunity to prepare for their next interview. Learn more about this resource and how it can help you assist students on their career journeys.

By Steve Kligerman
Steve Kligerman Assistant Director, Programming & Career Everywhere | Pronouns: he/him/his
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Go Get Yourself an Internship!  

Internships are great ways to gain real world experience and build hard and soft skills. Learn about Jarrin’s journey from intern to full-time hire at Traveler’s Insurance!

By Jarrin Araujo
Jarrin Araujo
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Welcome to our Spring 2024 Career Everywhere Faculty Fellow!

Dr. Danielle DeRosa is currently a Visiting Clinical Instructor in the Neag School of Education and her extensive experience in multiple departments across the university contributes to her dedication to integrate career readiness into the student experience.

By Kaitlyn Anderson
Kaitlyn Anderson Career Readiness Program Designer
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How to Deal with Rejection and Grow  

It’s disappointing to turn in an application and go through the interview process just to receive the dreaded “Thank you for applying, but…” email. Here are some strategies to handle rejection and make the most out of it.

By Emily Clifford
Emily Clifford
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