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Jobs you’ve never heard of that might be for you

Doctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, salesperson…the list goes on. These are jobs we’ve all heard of, and may or may not have the skills or desire to be. But have you heard of food stylist, chief listening officer, futurist, computational linguist

By Lisa McGuire
Lisa McGuire Associate Director, Corporate Partner Relations
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#MediaMentors 5 Career Lessons from “This is Us”

***Spoiler alert*** If you haven’t caught up on season two of the hit show “This is Us,” stop what you’re doing, binge on Hulu for a few hours, and then read this post.

Once you spend some time thinking about …

By Emily Merritt
Emily Merritt Career Consultant, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Why Post-Interview Thank You Notes Actually Matter

Post-interview thank-you notes do matter and you need to write them. Here’s why!

Simply put, it’s good manners. Think back to the day of a childhood birthday where your parents made you write a thank-you note to your classmates, friends, …

By Corinne Golash
Corinne Golash
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Networking: A Guide for the Timid & Easily Intimidated

“Network, network, network.” I can’t count the amount of times I’ve heard this ~simple~ advice. We are always told that networking is one of the best ways to advance our career, but for many of us, it’s not as straight …

By Arianna Dines
Arianna Dines
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Why Should You Get Involved This Year

So, it’s the first week of the semester- you can feel the energy in the air! So much learning to be had and opportunities to experience!

Whether you live on-campus, or are a commuter, first year student or senior, there …

By Corinne Golash
Corinne Golash
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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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Factors to Consider when Exploring Graduate School

Determine if grad school is the right choice for you & the next move if you decide to apply. What …

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 …