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Post-Interview Actions that Can Land You the Job

So, you’ve had an interview! Congrats. After the whirlwind of excitement wears off, you might be wondering what you should do next. There are several things you can do post-interview that can help you stand out from the rest of …

By Corinne Golash
Corinne Golash
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Asking for a Recommendation is Like Planning a Proposal

Have you ever considered how asking someone to write a recommendation letter can be similar to a marriage proposal? How, you ask? Well, let’s consider the following things:

The first step in a marriage proposal is to be sure that …

By Tithi Basu Mallik
Tithi Basu Mallik Graduate Student Career Programs and Services Graduate Assistant
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When is the best time to find a job or internship?

Some students already have their first job after graduation secured, with the offer being made and accepted last fall. This might be a result of a “conversion,” a summer internship that resulted in a job offer at the end of …

By Lisa McGuire
Lisa McGuire Associate Director, Corporate Partner Relations
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Networking gets the job

Whether you’re looking for a job or already working, you should constantly be networking. Are you representing your organization at an event? Attending a meeting with people you don’t work with everyday?

Or are you looking for your next opportunity? …

By Lisa McGuire
Lisa McGuire Associate Director, Corporate Partner Relations
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CCD Intern and Coop of the Year Winners Announced

The Center for Career Development is excited to announce the 2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Student Interns of the Year and Co-op Students of the Year. We would like to thank all students who took the time to share their professional …

By Autumn Magro
Autumn Magro Communications Intern
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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.