Find a Job with Your Ideal Office Culture
Accepting any job or internship offer is stressful for a few reasons, but one that I have always been particularly concerned about is whether or not I will fit in with the office culture. While having the perfect office …
New Year’s Resolutions for the College Student
Many of us have made resolutions in the past and let them slip away, only to make similar goals the following year. This year, why not break that cycle? Rather than abstract ideas like “get healthy,” “be a better person,” …
Careers for the Common Good Career Fair- what’s next?
“The career fair is over and it was a wonderful experience! But,where do I go from here?”
Attending the career fair is such a great experience leaving you inspired and ready to apply to internships and jobs, but how do …
Student Success Story: Nick Lanza
Learn about Nick's time as an intern at iQuilt Partnership in Hartford, mentor at the Academic Achievement Center and how these experiences have shaped his career journey.
Diversity and Inclusion Career Resources
These resources are designed to provide information and resources that can assist you in your career preparation and job search. The information provided is not an exhaustive list so please feel free to contact us with any additional recommendations and …
2020-2021 Career Center Awards, Presentations & Memberships
Awards
The Center won the Annual Excellence in Career Center Innovation Award from The Career Collective, a national consortium of career centers.
For six of the past seven years, the Career Center has been recognized as a finalist for a national award …
Service Opportunities & Volunteerism
A great space to enhance NACE competencies is through participating in UConn’s Community Outreach programs, volunteering through another organization or independently.
Examples of how students developed or enhanced their competencies through community outreach & volunteering:
If you are interested in sharing your own experience …
5 Reasons to Schedule a One-on-One Career Coaching Appointment at the Center for Career Development
Career Coaching appointments are one-on-one sessions for students that help to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be, through a goal and action-oriented process. Why get started now? It is never too early or …
Career Readiness Modules
Career Readiness Modules are short interactive units designed to support you with career development preparation throughout your time at UConn. When you enroll in the Career Readiness modules, you gain 24/7 access to a variety of career development topics. Want to …
After the Interview
Thank-You Notes
One powerful and often underestimated way to express gratitude and showcase professionalism is by writing a sincere thank-you note following your interview, and you can do this in an email. This small, yet impactful, gesture not only demonstrates your …
