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Five Ways to Show Inclusivity This Holiday Season

Between themed decorations, movies, foods, and greetings, it is often easy to spot when holiday seasons arrive in the United States. The period between November and December is when many individuals gather with friends and family, acknowledging various religious and …

By Ana Clara Blesso & Kristen Soprano
Ana Clara Blesso & Kristen Soprano
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Trending and “Hot” Careers in the Agriculture and Food Industries

What are the trending and “hot” careers in agriculture and food? If you’re in the agribusiness job market, determining your career path, or looking for a change of pace, check out these nationwide occupations that seem to currently occupy the …

By Paul Gagnon
Paul Gagnon Career Consultant, College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
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Opportunities for National Make a Difference Day!

This month on October 26th is National Make a Difference Day! This is a day focused on honoring volunteer and service work in order to make the world a better place. People across the country participate in service …

By Sean Roach
Sean Roach
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National Work & Family Month – Interview with Alumna Maddie Granato from CWEALF

October is National Work and Family Month; a time when employees and their organizations reflect on the importance of healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environments. Just this year in Connecticut, our state legislation passed the most generous paid-family-leave benefits in …

By Ana Clara Blesso
Ana Clara Blesso Associate Director, Career Coaching & Experiential Learning
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The Power of Thank You

Thank you notes; they come in all different shapes and sizes. Whether you are writing a heart-felt thank you card to a family member or friend, or sending a quick e-mail of gratitude to an employer or customer, these expressions …

By Kristen Soprano
Kristen Soprano Career Consultant | she, her, hers
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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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Writing Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

If you are seeking a faculty job or an industry research position, you will most often be required to submit …

Handshake

Find job opportunities, internships, and on-campus interviews posted by employers looking for UConn students.

Fraudulent Employers: Tips for Students

The UConn Center for Career Development makes every effort to screen employers and job postings on Handshake. However, the Center …

Big Interview: Practice Interviewing

Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you’re interviewing for a job or graduate school. View …

Interview Preparation Guide and Worksheets

The Interview Preparation Guide will help navigate you through the entire interview process with tips about how to prepare for …

Tips for Specific Interview Types

Review the resources below for tips on how to succeed with specific interview types.