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

 

 

How to Best Prepare for the Non-Profit & Service Career Fair! 

Non-Profit and Service Career Fair

Careers for the Common Good is excited to announce the 2020 Non-Profit and Service Career Fair on February 28th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Career Fair is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage with over 75 non-profits, …

By Ashley Andino
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Are you thinking about life after graduation?

Beyond UConn Expo

 

If you are graduating in 2020, plan on attending the Annual Beyond UConn Expo on February 18th, from 4-7 PM, to meet experts and find resources about life after graduation. The Expo will include representatives from UConn as well …

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Paid 2020 Summer Internships: Available at nine UConn Extension locations throughout CT! Deadline Sunday March 1

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Intern in the field of your choice:  Nutrition, Health, Food, Research, Community Development, Youth Education, Marketing, Sustainability, Agribusiness. Locations include Litchfield, Farmington, New Haven, Middlesex County, Hartford, and more! Deadline to apply is Sunday March 1st, 2020.

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2020 Internship & Co-op Week: January 28 – February 6!

Internship and Co-op Week, Sponsored by Indeed

It’s not too early to think about internships – especially for summer 2020! Join the Center for Career Development from January 28th through February 6th for a week of internship and co-op related events. From an Internship Showcase to the Internship …

By Kailee Himes
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Accelerate UConn Application Closing Soon!

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Do you have a product or technology you are hoping to launch? If so, you’re in luck! Accelerate UConn’s Spring 2020 Cohort application is closing soon but there’s still time!

Accelerate UConn is UConn’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovation …

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