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Can’t make it to the fair? Here’s how to connect with the employers you missed.

The career fairs that happen on campus each semester are an amazing opportunity for students to meet dozens of employers from various industries in one place and time conveniently located right on-campus. However, if exams, work or illness get in …

By Allison Rescsanski
Allison Rescsanski
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Professionalism 101

You’ve probably heard the word “professionalism” thrown out in many different contexts, but what does acting professional actually entail? Professionalism spans far beyond dressing well or having an impressive resume. Rather, the way you act in your academic, extracurricular, and professional …

By Arianna Dines
Arianna Dines
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Your semester to-do list starts now!

“Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” – …

By Ana Clara Blesso
Ana Clara Blesso Associate Director, Career Coaching & Experiential Learning
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New Year’s Resolutions for the College Student

Many of us have made resolutions in the past and let them slip away, only to make similar goals the following year. This year, why not break that cycle?  Rather than abstract ideas like “get healthy,” “be a better person,” …

By Arianna Dines
Arianna Dines
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Congratulations to the 2017 Co-Op Student of the Year!

Each semester, UConn students have the opportunity to participate in a co-op, or a paid, full-time working opportunity lasting at least the length of a semester. Students who enroll in a co-op through the Center for Career Development retain their …

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: 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.