Ways to Recruit at UConn
Post a Job or Internship Employers have the opportunity to list full-time, internship or cooperative education positions via Handshake, our web-based platform. Please visit Handshake Tips for some common questions employers have about using Handshake. Attend a Career Fair UConn hosts …
Experiential Learning Resources
Through Experiential Learning (EL) opportunities, which include but are not limited to – internships, co-ops, research, clinicals, practica, student teaching, campus leadership, and volunteerism/service, you will gain understanding about the industry as well potentially develop new or transferable skills and enhance …
2015-2016 Career Center Awards, Presentations & Memberships
Awards National Association of Colleges and Employers – Annual Member’s Choice Award Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers – Annual Diversity and Inclusion Award UConn Spirit Award – Finalist, Rising Star Award UConn Spirit Award – Finalist, Departmental Award Student …
7 Networking Tips for Navigating a Career in Healthcare
Pursuing a career in healthcare and wellness is an exciting journey, but one that can come with a lot of questions. Often students wonder what they can do while they are still undergraduates that will help propel their career forward …
6 Tips for Undocumented Students who are Interested in Starting a Business
Building a business from the ground up is an incredible feat even without the additional challenges that can come with being an undocumented business owner. Luckily, there’s advice and information out there that can help, much of which comes from …
5 Resources to Help Native American and Indigenous Students to Succeed in College
While the number of Native American and Indigenous students on college campuses has increased over the last few decades, this fact only presents a fragmented understanding of the reality of these students in higher education. Even across the five UConn …
Non-profit, Social Service, and other Careers for the Common Good
Welcome to the Non-Profit, Social Service, and other Careers for the Common Good community! This community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in working within these fields. As a follower of the Non-profit, Social …
The Value of a Post-Graduate Internship
The uncertainty of graduation and what lies after can induce large amounts of stress on students from all majors with varying career goals. From deciding whether to relocate, to applying to jobs, to figuring out if you want to continue …
How do my military experiences align with a career in education or social services?
Sense of purpose, a duty to give back to the community, a passion for helping others, the ability to put the other before yourself… all of these reasons are among those that inspire people to volunteer or take on helping …
Student Success Story: Jenifer Gaitan
Jenifer Gaitan attended the UConn Stamford campus and earned a Bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in May 2021. Upon graduation, Jenifer landed a position as an Associate for Media and Content at …
