The Importance of Black Owned Business 

Black Owned Businesses are important community staples that create new jobs and improve the relationship within them. Read on for a list of local Black Owned Businesses and how you can support them.

By Mya Davis
Mya Davis
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Success Stories: How International Students Have Found Jobs on Campus

On-campus jobs can provide much more than just monetary value to students; International students especially can gain insight to the American work culture, and it can help to build confidence in the workplace.

By Tianyu Jiang
Tianyu Jiang
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Religious Accommodations in the Workplace: What Can They Look Like?

Knowing your rights in the workplace is important to make sure you can protect yourself from discrimination based on religion. Learn about different kinds of religious accommodations you can request as an employee.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Technology in Education: Promoting Student Engagement 

Explore how technology can be used to inspire students, customize learning, and bring together students for the future of work. 

By Jessica Lockwood
Jessica Lockwood
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5 Ways to Advocate at Work as a Neurodiverse Employee

Advocating for your needs is especially beneficial as a neurodiverse employee, and here are some strategies to make sure you can succeed in the workplace.

By Nicole Marquis
Nicole Marquis
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5 Ways to Develop Credibility as a Woman in a Corporate Role 

Utilizing strategies to develop credibility can help ease feelings of imposter syndrome and build confidence in the workplace.

By Taylor Czmyr
Taylor Czmyr
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2023 First Destination Outcomes For Undergraduate Students

92% of undergraduate students have reported favorable outcomes at the six-month post-graduation milestone. A 92% favorable outcome rate represents a 8-percentage point increase since the Center for Career Development first started tracking these outcomes in 2016.

By Jim Lowe
Jim Lowe Associate Vice Provost, Executive Director
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My Experience Interning at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Hear from Center for Career Development Intern, Alex, about her experience interning at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the skills she was able to learn and strengthen.

By Alexandra Carabetta
Alexandra Carabetta
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Navigating Preferred Versus Legal Name in the Workplace

It can be difficult to know when you can use your preferred name rather than your legal name, but there are a few instances where it is clear which should be used. Read on for different ways to present your preferred name and strategies when you are in the workplace.

By Lydia Sutton
Lydia Sutton
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5 Takeaways for Aspiring Higher Ed Professionals with PhDs

In a recent career panel for graduate students titled “Expand Your Career Options” (Fall 2023), four panelists with PhDs working in different offices at UConn shared their career trajectories and advice. Read on to see the key takeaways from this panel and stay tuned for the next Expand Your Career Options event!

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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