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UConn Student Building ‘No Bad Days’ Lifestyle Brand

UConn junior Jack Tarca ’22 (BUS) was looking to do something positive last April as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take over the lives and minds of people throughout the world.

With that thought, and the entrepreneurial spirit he has …

By Mike Enright
Mike Enright
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A Must Listen To Podcast: “How I Work”

Students often ask me, “What’s the best way I can…

…get a job?”

…create my résumé or CV?”

…write a cover letter?”

…successfully network?”

…prepare for a job interview?”

…talk to my advisor?”

…present a job talk?”

Many individuals are …

By Kay Kimball Gruder
Kay Kimball Gruder Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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3 Ways to Normalize Pronouns in the Workplace

Until recently people have not often had to wonder what pronouns a person might use. It can be confusing and awkward to approach the topic of pronouns in the workplace, but it is important to make transgender and gender non-conforming …

By Alex Manna
Alex Manna Program Assistant | Pronouns: they/them/theirs
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Healthcare Workers

On December 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of a COVID-19 vaccine founded by BioNTech company, Pfizer (CDC.gov). The vaccine consists of 2 doses administered 3 weeks apart. The CDC advises that healthcare workers should …

By Nicolette Niedzwiecki
Nicolette Niedzwiecki Graduate Assistant, Assessment & Technology
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Why Diverse Communities Should Consider Careers in Public Administration

If you have a passion for serving your community-at-large and/or influencing public policy, then you may want to consider pursuing a career in Public Administration.  The career opportunities in the Public Administration field are wide-ranging because people entering this profession …

By Robin Shefts
Robin Shefts Assistant Director (Hartford Campus)
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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.