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.  

Why Sales Is Not Scary

Let’s admit it. We all fear rejection. Whether this rejection comes from a relationship or a job position, we all hate to hear the word “no.” This fear of rejection is one of the many reasons why people are afraid of a career in sales. Other reasons may be the fear of coming …

By Jami Pandiscio
Jami Pandiscio
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Why I Changed Majors During My Junior Year

I declared Marketing as my major at the beginning of my Sophomore year, but after taking an Operation and Information Management course I realized Management Information Systems (MIS) is for me.

By Chloe Sainsbury
Chloe Sainsbury
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School of Business Offers New Minor in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business

Addressing growing interest from UConn students, the School of Business is launching a minor in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business.

The program is open to all UConn undergraduates, regardless of major. A parallel concentration is also being offered to …

By Francesca Crivello
Francesca Crivello Assessment & Technology Coordinator
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Student Success Story: Amayia Cordova

Amayia Cordova is a senior double majoring in Mathematics and an Individualized Major in Healthcare Analysis. After graduation, Amayia will be joining The Hartford as a Group Benefits Underwriter.

By Erik Zawodniak
Erik Zawodniak
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Navigating the Wide World of Marketing

Most of us have a basic understanding of marketing. Marketing is a process by which a product or service is introduced and promoted to potential customers with a goal to generate revenue. Every organization needs marketing: businesses, schools, hospitals, non-profits, websites, online games, etc., to achieve their goals. Your …

By Jami Pandiscio
Jami Pandiscio
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Husky Mentors

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Job Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Outcomes

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

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.

Featured Resources

Résumé Samples by Career Community
Career Search Engines
In addition to engaging in networking, searching online can be a viable option to supplement internship and co-op efforts. In …
SALESJOBS.com

World’s Largest Sales Employment Site.

AMA Job Board

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

CFA Institute Career Center

Connect. Learn. Advance.

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 …