Disclosing Your Immigration Status as a DACA Recipient
When it comes to job applications and interviews with potential employers, it can be challenging for Dreamers to know when, how or if to disclose their immigration status. Ultimately, deciding whether to disclose your DACA status is up to you. …
Sharing the Graduate School Application Journey – Finance and Economics
"Start early, do your research, stay positive." Those are just a few words of advice from Guo Cheng, a current senior at UConn, accepted to attend graduate school at John's Hopkins University. There are different paths to graduate school, hear from two current seniors, Guo Cheng and Ye Tian about their experiences and advice they have for those looking to apply for grad school.
Informational Interview with a Chief Compliance Officer at Aetna Insurance
To get to know a certain industry or career, you can invite professional connections to meet for an informational interview. Reaching out to a UConn alum in the industry you're interested in can help you navigate your own career journey.
Student Success Story: Aarthi Shankar
Junior Financial Management major Aarthi Shankar has been heavily involved in the UConn Hartford community. Learn about her experiences and the advice she has for current and future students.
Insight & Perspective in the World of Copywriting
Have you ever come across a billboard or an ad that made you stop? Made you think? Maybe even made you laugh? When such an impression lingers there, as you connect it to the brand, the power of copywriting is hard at work.
Internship Opportunities in Government
Working for the government can set you up for success, with great benefits and the opportunity to contribute to the common good! Read on to learn about where to look for government internship opportunities.
Career Competency Series: The What and Why
What exactly are NACE Career Competencies? This blog covers that and more, by understanding what the competencies are and why they are important, you can better support students in their career journeys and set them up for success!
It’s Not too Late to Find a Summer Internship!
Just starting the internship search now? Don't worry, there's still time to find an internship for this summer! Read on for resources and tips to make it happen.
8 Competencies for Career Readiness – For International Students
There are 8 core competencies outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) that employers seek in job applicants. Learn more about what these competencies are and how you present your experience building them.
The Actuary: A Number-One Career in Business and Mathematics
Do mathematics, statistics, finance, and analytics pique your interest? Are you looking for a stable, lucrative career that is technical in nature? If so, becoming an Actuary might be a great option for your future career!
