HuskyCT Organization & Courses

To equip faculty and staff effectively and efficiently for these conversations, a HuskyCT organization has been developed by the Center for Career Development as a repository of resources and all Career Champions are automatically enrolled in the organization.  The organization, Career Readiness Resources for Classroom and Advising Integration, houses sample syllabi language and examples, career development and competency assignment examples, and career advising resources. Additionally, an Academic Job Search module has been added to aid faculty and staff in navigating the job application process with doctoral students wishing to obtain a faculty position. Complete a Module Request Form to gain access to this organization, or enroll as a Career Champion to also get access!  

Organization: Career Readiness Resources for Classroom and Advising Integration

Courses 

The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills offers two student-facing career courses for students in undergraduate or graduate programs. As students progress through their career development at UConn, these modules meet the students where they are currently at in the process. They are designed to be flexible, interactive, and available to students at all times. They are also self-enrollable by students to complete at their own discretion. Each course is unique to its intended student population which is evidenced by the modules they are comprised of. See below for a list of individual modules that can be accessed by students or incorporated into courses, advising sessions, and student employment.   

Career Readiness Courses for Undergraduate Students

  1. Becoming Career Ready– Explore the top 8 skills employers look for when hiring recent graduates (8 NACE Career Competencies) and how you can enhance them throughout your time at UConn.
  2. Major & Career Exploration – Dive into new strategies and tools that will support you as you explore different majors and careers and the opportunities that they offer. 
  3. Résumé– Learn how to design a résumé that markets you and your abilities for a specific opportunity.
  4. Cover Letter– Gain knowledge of how to develop a cover letter that demonstrates your enthusiasm and fit for a position.
  5. LinkedIn– Acquire the tools to enhance your LinkedIn profile and strengthen your professional network.
  6. Building Your Pack: Networking– Discover different types of networking and preparation strategies to build connections in different environments.
  7. Interview Preparation– Effectively prepare for an interview so you feel confident conveying your alignment with the position.
  8. Finding a Workplace that Aligns with Your Values– Learn how to assess company culture and practice identifying how different company cultures do or don’t align with your values.

Career Readiness Courses for Graduate Students

  1. Becoming Career Ready– Explore the top 8 skills employers look for when hiring recent graduates (8 NACE Career Competencies) and how you can enhance them throughout your time at UConn.
  2. Résumé– Learn how to design a résumé that markets you and your abilities for a specific opportunity.
  3. Informational Interviews– Develop strategies on how to make professional connections and conduct a successful informational interview.
  4. LinkedIn– Acquire the tools to enhance your LinkedIn profile and strengthen your professional network.
  5. Interview Preparation– Effectively prepare for an interview so you feel confident conveying your alignment with the position.
  6. Job/Internship Search– This module provides guidance on various aspects of the job/internship search process, including utilizing online platforms, networking, and leveraging niche job boards.
  7. Academic Job Search and Application– Engage in tools and resources to take steps toward finding academic jobs and gaining strategies to create the various required application materials.
  8. Finding a Workplace that Aligns with Your Values– Learn how to assess company culture and practice identifying how different company cultures do or don’t align with your values.

In support of career equity, you can incorporate these learning modules into your course by completing a Module Request form. Not sure which module? You can view both courses from within the HuskyCT organization mentioned above. You can also encourage your students to self-enroll in their respective course using the instructions for undergraduate or graduate student self-enrollment. For any questions regarding the career modules, e-mail Kaitlyn Anderson at kaitlyn.anderson@uconn.edu.   

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