Healthcare and Wellness

Welcome to the Healthcare and Wellness community!

The Healthcare and Wellness community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within the healthcare and wellness industries.  As a follower of the Healthcare and Wellness 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.  

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6 Top Rated Healthcare Companies to Work For 

Published on October 26, 2022

Interested in going into the healthcare field? Explore the 6 top rated healthcare companies to work for and learn about what makes them so great!

By Jarrin Araujo
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Healthcare & Wellness Recruiting Season Has Begun!

Published on September 9, 2022

4 tips on how you can make the most of this recruiting season!

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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Wellness Work: 4 Jobs With “Wellness” Right in the Title

Published on August 22, 2022

If wellness is an important part of your personal life, have you thought about how to make it an important part of your career as well? Read this blog to learn more.

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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First Gen Student Spotlight: Sara Gallo

Published on June 30, 2022

Meet Sara Gallo, a First Gen graduate who received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Human Development and Family Sciences this May. She shares her experiences with us about navigating her career path within the healthcare field.

By Chelsea Osei
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A Fresh Take on Fat: Nanoparticle Technology Provides Healthy Trans, Saturated Fat Alternative

Published on June 24, 2022

The old adage that oil and water don’t mix isn’t entirely accurate. While it’s true that the two compounds don’t naturally combine, turning them into one final product can be done. You just need an emulsifier, an ingredient commonly used in the …

By Francesca Crivello
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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

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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.

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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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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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