Career Exploration

This page has been tailored to this specific community and common questions students have when exploring industry options. Browse this page for alumni to engage with, events to attend, student organizations to consider joining, internships and jobs to explore, and blog posts to deepen your understanding. Consider meeting with a career coach to discuss your values, interests, and skills – and how they might be best utilized in a particular field of interest. Meetings can be scheduled by clicking here.

Welcome to the Career Exploration community!

Career Readiness Skills:

Employers consider the following eight skills essential when considering new employees for their workplace, regardless of field of study or degree earned. Look for opportunities to develop these skills both in and out of the classroom. 

  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Oral/Written Communications
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Technology
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism/Work Ethic
  • Self-Awareness & Career Management
  • Global Perspective

Student Success Story: Pedro Argueta

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Pedro Argueta (he/him/his) earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in May 2019. Since graduation, Pedro has secured employment with Aetna – CVS Health as a Talent Development Associate. Hear Pedro’s story …

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Internship Success Story: Rei Bufi

Internship Success Story

Rei Bufi (she/her/hers) is earning a bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and an Individualized major in Globalization, Art, and Activism with minors in Physiology and Neurobiology, and Human Rights at UConn in 2021. Rei participated in a virtual …

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Internship Success Story: Matt Naser

Internship Success Story

Matt Naser is earning a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Healthcare Management and Insurance Studies at UConn in 2021. Matt participated in a virtual internship as a General Management Corporate Internship Program Associate in the area …

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An Interview with Hannah Clark

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Hannah Clark is a multi-faceted student with interests and talent in mathematics, psychology, and the arts. She is currently in her junior year at UConn and sat down to talk about her experiences!

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The UConn TIP Fellowship Program Is Now Open!

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The UConn-TIP Innovation Fellowship Program focuses on connecting UConn students with start-ups from the university to help develop their skills. If you are a STEM or Business Student, Read below for more information on the program and how to apply!

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Identify a Major and Career

Identify a Major and Career

Reliable, intuitive decision-making with Focus 2 helps you choose a major, explore occupations, and make informed career decisions.

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The Major Experience (TME)

The Major Experience (TME)

The Major Experience (TME) is a University-wide major exploration program, designed to help students explore majors in a holistic, interactive, and intentional manner. TME …

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Majors to Careers

Majors to Careers

Are you trying to figure out what to do with your major? Are you wondering what students and alumni in …

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Vault: Research Employers

Vault: Research Employers

See rankings & reviews for companies, schools & internships. Find jobs, salary data, interview questions, résumé help, and more. When …

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Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

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Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

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Vault Industry Guides

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas, 2019 Edition

Practice Perspectives: Vault’s Guide to Legal Practice Areas is the insider’s guide to what it’s really like to practice at …

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Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Law Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

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