Undergraduate Students

How the Career Leadership Experience Program Helped My Career Development

The Career Leadership experience has been one of the most beneficial programs I have been a part of. The program showed the career competencies I have fully developed and the competencies I can continue to work on.

By Ainsley Colish
Ainsley Colish
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Why Sales Is Not Scary

Let’s admit it. We all fear rejection. Whether this rejection comes from a relationship or a job position, we all hate to hear the word “no.” This fear of rejection is one of the many reasons why people are afraid of a career in sales. Other reasons may be the fear of coming …

By Jami Pandiscio
Jami Pandiscio
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Student Success Story: Ariana Venegas

Ariana Venegas ’22 is a senior Environmental Studies major and English minor with a deep passion for sustainability and the environment.

By Lisa Famularo
Lisa Famularo Assistant Director, Equity and Inclusion | Pronouns: she/her/hers
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First Gen Resources

The First Gen affinity community has many resources for first-generation students as they progress throughout their college careers. We will be covering several of these resources in this article, beginning with UConn’s website dedicated to first-generation students, firstgen.uconn.edu.  

UConn is a First-Gen Forward Institution and this …

By Maggie Cummings
Maggie Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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Instagram’s Eva Chen talks #StopAsianHate with leaders in media, film, advocacy

Eva Chen, Instagram’s director of fashion partnerships, hosted a conversation about rising anti-Asian racism with civil rights activist and Rise founder Amanda Nguyen, Allure editor-in-chief Michelle Lee and “Birds of Prey” director Cathy Yan.

The four leaders discussed reports of increasing …

By Jennifer Liu
Jennifer Liu Reporter
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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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Graduate School Programs

Review a list of Graduate School programs that can provide pathways to careers in Common Good.

Career On Demand: Graduate School Preparation

Watch bite-sized videos with tips & advice covering all aspects of Career Development, wherever and whenever you need them.

Pre-Law Resources

If you aspire to attend law school, check out these resources specifically for pre-law students.

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Pre-Health Resources

Many healthcare graduate programs require various types of experiential learning. If you are a pre-health student, check out these healthcare-specific …

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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 …