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Incorporating Inclusive Language into the Workplace – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Incorporating inclusive language in the workplace is one of the simplest but most effective ways to make the workplace welcoming and safe for all. Read along for some straightforward examples of ho…
The Keys to Success: Career Center Resources to Unlock Your Potential – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
To help you best portray your potential and display yourself as a top candidate for employers, we’ve compiled a list of resources to elevate your professional network. Read along for tips and…
Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
UConn alum and swimsuit entrepreneur Hayley Segar ’17 (CLAS) impressed ABC’s “Shark Tank” judges, and left the entrepreneurship competition with a business deal with two of them. Despite a case of …
Get a Jump Start on the Recruiting Season – Non-Profit and Social Services Community – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
The recruiting season is approaching for the Non-Profit and Social Services Community. Are you wondering how to begin the process? Perhaps you are still exploring career options. Do you need help f…
Meet Quinn: A New, On-Demand Way to Have Your Résumé Reviewed! – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Quinncia (or Quinn for short) is an online tool to help you in reviewing your résumé. Quinn uses AI to identify how your résumé can be improved. Simply upload your document to the platform and rece…
UConn’s Other Women’s Sport Legacy: Sport Management Program Prepares Alums for Careers in Professional Leagues – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
The UConn Neag School of Education’s Sport Management Program has made its mark on professional leagues such as the NFL, NHL, NBA, and PWHL, among others through the production of influential alumn…
Sports analytics careers: Recent college grad discusses keys to success – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Group of analysts reviewing data. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock. It’s no secret that analytics and data are driving, and changing, the world of sports, at all levels. From high school to col…
Fostering Her Own Career Readiness While Supporting Her Students’ Success – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Learn how Lina Kloub helps her students become career ready! Through incorporating career readiness activities throughout her course, she supports student development of career competencies.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a First-generation Student – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Have you ever felt like you don’t deserve your success? Does it feel like your accomplishments are fraudulent, and that you are waiting for the day you are exposed for not being the star that you h…
Entrepreneurship for Graduate Students: Key Takeaways from Expand Your Career Options: One Entrepreneur’s Journey – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Sylvia Pu, PhD ‘20 in Sociology, shares her insights into starting her consulting business and offers advice for current graduate students interested in entrepreneurship.
The Emergence of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: What are they and how are companies using them? – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
The adoption of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is starting to arise in a wide range of companies. It has become central to corporate strategies, reshaping the way organizations a…
Effective Strategies for Career Exploration and Preparation in College – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Career exploration and preparation can be a lengthy process, especially for international students who may face additional requirements. Therefore, it is important to start early and establish clea…
Recruitment strategies for government agencies to quickly hire students and grads at scale – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
We had an excellent panel discussion last week with four experts who have years of experience recruiting for government agencies. They had insight into what unnecessarily slows down governme…
5 Career trajectories for graduates who earn doctoral degrees in education – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
If you want to move into educational leadership, getting your Ed.D. degree could set you on a path to advancement. People who earn an Ed.D. don’t just become school principals, although more…
Will I be able to gain an internship by using on-campus resources? Yes! Calla Kutschke did just that. – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Gaining internship opportunities can be an overwhelming process, however, accessing the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills resources can be a guiding light through the process. Take Calla …
Empowering Future Leaders: Henkel and UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills Forge Strategic Partnership – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between the University of Connecticut’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills and Henkel, a global leader in consumer goods and a…
Spotlight on success: How to succeed in a commission-based sales role – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Name: Eric Leger City/state: Austin, Texas Current profession: Vice President – National Sales Training and Recruiting, Aflac Years with current company: 15 College/University attended…
Three UConn Business Students/Alums Helped Shape Network News, Entertainment Industry This Year – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Three UConn business students have secured roles at top companies like NBC Universal, ABC News, and Nickelodeon, utilizing their business skills and entrepreneurial mindsets to help them excel in t…
Navigating Support Systems and Networking for Undocumented and DACAmented Students – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Navigating your career journey can be a challenge, especially while navigating the difficulties of being an Undocumented or DACAmented Student. In this article, we dive into tips and tricks to netw…
Neurodiversity Workshops to be Delivered at No Cost to Corporate America through UConn and Wells Fargo Collaboration – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Wells Fargo has partnered with UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity & Employment Innovation to introduce free neurodiversity workshops for employers.
Elevating Careers and Inclusion: UConn’s Career Center-Enterprise Partnership – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills have an exciting new partnership with Enterprise. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance career development op…
Identity and Career Development: Resources for your Career Journey – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Every three years, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills conducts an Identity and Career Development survey that helps our office explore the intersections between career and identity. Th…
Four Clutch Actions You Can Take to Get the Most out of Handshake! – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Creating your Handshake profile and keeping it up to date is a game-changer for students seeking internships and jobs. Here are some key steps to optimize your profile and make the most out of Hand…
Alum Roars into Children’s Toy Market with Colorful Plush Dinosaurs, Plans for Complementary Books – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
UConn Alum Lyla Andrick has launched “Happy Dinosaur”, a line of colorful plush toys aimed at fostering creativity in children ages 2-8. The brand, which began in her dorm room, has grown rapidly a…