Staying Productive and Positive while Social Distancing

During these uncertain times, you do not have to hit pause on your job or internship search. Staying proactive and positive can go a long way to reducing stress and can set you up to be ahead of the game …

Virtual or phone appointments- even easier than finding Wilbur Cross!

If you’ve made it this far and found our website, I’ve got great news! Meeting with a Career Consultant is just a couple of clicks away. If you are finding yourself wondering about the current state of the job or …

Let’s Talk Sales: Interview with Aaron Ryley from the New York Mets

Aaron Ryley graduated in May 2017 from the Neag School of Education with a degree in Sport Management and a minor from the Business School in Professional Selling. Aaron started with the New York Mets as a Ticket Sales and …

Five Hidden Gems of the Center for Career Development Website

Five Hidden Gems of the Center for Career Development Website (To help you enter a career in counseling, and other general information) As a Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences double major, attending graduate school is vital for me …

First CLAS Case Competition Winners Share Takeaways

In October, 11 teams of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) students participated in UConn’s first-ever CLAS Case Competition. The competition was co-sponsored by the UConn Center for Career Development and Cigna, an avid recruiter of UConn students for …

We Are Here For You

The Center for Career Development is committed to serving our students through a full complement of virtual offerings, such as career fairs, webinars, résumé & cover letter writing assistance, interview preparation & practice, career exploration, networking opportunities, graduate school preparation, …

It’s Not Too Late to Find a Summer Opportunity

On-Demand Videos on Finding an Internship or Co-op, Résumés, Cover Letters, and Interviews Don’t have time to set up an appointment? Looking to work on your materials over spring break? The Center for Career Development has many videos and webinars …

Using Handshake to Support Your Career Goals

Establishing a virtual presence online is more important right now than ever. Recruiters from top companies will be looking for talent online, as in-person opportunities such as Career Fairs and Networking Events, are not currently possible. It may be true …

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community! The Innovation & Entrepreneurship community will provide resources, information, and a virtual space for students and alumni interested in innovation and entrepreneurship.  As a follower of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship community, you will get timely alerts on internships, co-ops, jobs, blogs, and events posted on the page.   Career …

Volunteer Abroad to Support Responsible Eye Care Delivery with a Global Impact

39 million people are blind, and 80% of cases are preventable. Unite For Sight is a non-profit organization headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut that supports local eye clinics worldwide to eliminate barriers to eye care for patients living in extreme poverty. They …