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Understanding Opportunities in the Life Science Industry

When you think of careers that make a positive impact on the world, you might think nurses, doctors, teachers, and activists. Though this is accurate, you probably aren’t thinking agrotechnology and bioinformatics – you may not even know what those are! …

By Alex Argueta
Alex Argueta
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Science and Sema4: Using Your Science Degree for More

As a STEM major, it might sometimes feel like you have a very narrow choice of careers, limited to abstract, lab-based research. But that’s not always the case. Though lab work is one of the major applications of a STEM …

By May Zhang
May Zhang
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Three Ways Being a Career Intern Helped Me Land a Full Time Position

I came to be a career intern the same way that many of us did. I saw an email, completed the application, and gave it my best shot at the interview. As a freshman, I didn’t know much of anything, …

By Alex Argueta
Alex Argueta
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Turning Stress into Success

The words “career,” “internship,” or “graduation” can bring up fear within many students. I, personally, know that although the idea of not having to study, getting paid, and being able to work on something you are passionate about may bring …

By Maura Oei
Maura Oei Career Intern
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Important Information About the New HuskyCareerLink!

We are extremely excited to announce the new HuskyCareerLink powered by Handshake! The UConn Center for Career Development has collaborated with Handshake – a modern career development platform – to power HuskyCareerLink, replacing our current vendor, Purple Briefcase. Access to the …

By Lee Hameroff
Lee Hameroff Associate Director, Operations | Pronouns: he/him/his
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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.

Featured Resources

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.