Welcome to the Business, Finance, Sales, and Marketing career community!

This page has been tailored to this specific community and its industry-related opportunities for students and alumni. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, professional organizations to learn from, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this industry, consider meeting with a career coach. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here.

Professions Might Include:

  • Financial planners
  • Investment bankers
  • Actuaries
  • Underwriters
  • Accountants
  • Financial analysts
  • Sales representatives
  • Account managers
  • Social media marketers
  • Brand managers
  • Human resources professionals
  • Sports agents
  • Tourism managers
  • Buyers

Commonly Found Skills in this Field Might Include (but are not limited to):

  • Analytical and mathematical skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing
  • Complex problem solving
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Technological proficiency
  • Customer service and database management
  • Social perceptiveness

 

 

Virtual or phone appointments- even easier than finding Wilbur Cross!

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If you’ve made it this far and found our website, I’ve got great news! Meeting with a Career Consultant is just a couple of clicks away. If you are finding yourself wondering about the current state of the job or …

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Let’s Talk Sales: Interview with Aaron Ryley from the New York Mets

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Aaron Ryley graduated in May 2017 from the Neag School of Education with a degree in Sport Management and a minor from the Business School in Professional Selling.

Aaron started with the New York Mets as a Ticket Sales …

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First CLAS Case Competition Winners Share Takeaways

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In October, 11 teams of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) students participated in UConn’s first-ever CLAS Case Competition. The competition was co-sponsored by the UConn Center for Career Development and Cigna, an avid recruiter of UConn students for …

By Lisa Famularo
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5 Professional Organizations for Building on Your Business Experience

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One of the most important parts of excelling in the field of business is networking. No matter which type of business you find yourself working in, joining a professional organization can be a fantastic way to connect with other business …

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UConn Alumni: Jonathan Bellamy

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Jonathan Bellamy graduated from UConn in 2012 with a B.A. in Political Science. Currently a Supply Planner for Stanley Black & Decker, he has also previously worked as an administrative professional, signal officer in the Army, and a program supervisor …

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