Here’s What You Missed: Engineering Career Conversations September 30th, 2020
With the semester starting back up, we also started our weekly Career Conversations! These are panel discussions that our staff moderates in which different employers and UConn alumni in the engineering industry lead a discussion about companies, opportunities, and life …
What is a letter of recommendation?
A letter of recommendation is a formal letter that is often included in support of an academic application, such as for a graduate program, fellowship, or other honor or award. Often, letters of recommendation are written by professors or faculty …
Taking Advantage of Social Distancing & the Virtual Environment, Part 1
During these uncertain times, college students and job seekers alike find themselves scrambling to secure relevant and adequate employment experiences. In this blog series, I will provide advice on several ways to virtually gain relevant experience and exposure during times of social …
10 Virtual Career Fair Tips You Need to Know
Your guide to preparing for virtual career fairs and making a great impression with recruiters. This fall, the UConn Fall Career Fairs will be held virtually on Handshake. Attending a virtual career fair on Handshake will give you an edge in …
Consulting as a Career
A consultant is someone who reviews a situation and offers ideas and solutions that people close to the problem or circumstance might not see; they offer alternatives and ideas that may be creative, impersonal, save money, or shift a company …
Veterans and Service Members
With direction and advice from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Center for Career Development created the Veterans and Service Members Affinity Community. This community’s goal is to provide resources focused on supporting students who have served in the …
Women
With direction and advice from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Center for Career Development created the Women Affinity Community. This community’s goal is to provide resources that are focused on supporting self-identified female students. Female students and alumni …
What is an Arts Major and is it Right for Me?
Did you love art class as a kid? Do you use every inch of paper to doodle? Do you love visiting interesting museums and exhibits? Do you look at the design of a website or graphic and wonder how it …
Undocumented and DACAmented Students
With direction and advice from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Center for Career Development created the Undocumented Students Affinity Community. This community’s goal is to provide resources focused on supporting students who self-identify as an Undocumented Student. Undocumented …
Students with Disabilities
With direction and advice from the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Center for Career Development created the Students with Disabilities Affinity Community. This community’s goal is to provide resources focused on supporting students who self-identify as a student with …
