Business, Finance, Sales, and Marketing

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

The Business, Finance, Sales, and Marketing will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the business, finance, sales, and marketing industries.  As a follower of the Business, Finance, Sales, and Marketing community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.  

Career and self-development are life-long processes that evolve as new experiences and information are obtained. Use this page to design your career and self-development strategically. Review the list of student and professional organizations and decide which opportunities best align with your career goals. Connect with a Husky Mentor to engage in career conversations that will expand your network and give you an on-the-job perspective. Explore your options by reviewing Job Market Insights and the UConn Undergraduate Outcomes.  

11 New Behavioral Interview Questions Big 4 Firms Are Asking Now

Published on October 17, 2019

If you’re planning to interview with one of the Big 4 professional firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC—you likely know that you’ll have to answer questions about your strengths and weaknesses, as well as field a number of so-called behavioral …

By Amelinda Vazquez Rossitto
Amelinda Vazquez Rossitto Senior Associate Director
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Learn About Careers in Business with Informational Interviewing

Published on October 15, 2019

As a senior starting to get serious about my job search, I decided I wanted to do something that would not only better prepare me for the application and interview process, but also give me advice about my industry of …

By Selah Ford
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Do you need a Business Degree to work in Business?

Published on October 11, 2019

This may come as a surprise to you, but the vast majority of those who work in business do not hold a degree from a School of Business. What does it mean to work in business anyway? Business is everywhere …

By Eran Peterson
Eran Peterson Associate Director, Student Engagement
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Key Skills to Develop for Social Media Marketing

Published on October 10, 2019

In addition to transferable skills, it’s important to develop skills specific to your desired industry or occupation. Likewise, as a social media marketer there are key skills required to flourish in the field. Because of the fluctuating nature of social …

By Amanda Idusuyi
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How to Answer the 7 Most Important Sales & Trading Interview Questions

Published on October 9, 2019

The key to acing a sales and trading interview is preparation—and beginning your preparation as soon as possible. It’s a lot easier to begin learning finance concepts gradually than it is to become a fixed-income derivatives expert in two weeks. …

By Amelinda Vazquez Rossitto
Amelinda Vazquez Rossitto Senior Associate Director
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First Destination refers to undergraduate outcomes within the 6 months following graduation. The data is collected through a survey distributed to students at graduation, and again in the months following, to gain insight on their lives post-graduation.

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Résumé Samples by Career Community

Résumé Samples by Career Community

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Career Search Engines

Career Search Engines

In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
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SALESJOBS.com

SALESJOBS.com

World’s Largest Sales Employment Site.

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AMA Job Board

AMA Job Board

American Marketing Association. No matter your level of marketing experience, the AMA offers the tools, training, research and community to …

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CFA Institute Career Center

CFA Institute Career Center

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Podcasts for Your Career Community

Podcasts for Your Career Community

Listening to podcasts can give you a window into the career and work habits of people in every kind of …

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