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Building a Career After ROTC or Active Duty: Transitioning to the Workforce – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Transitioning from military service or an ROTC program into the civilian workforce is a significant shift, filled with challenges as well as vibrant opportunities. Marine Corps veteran and Quinnipi…
Seven Tips for Staying Motivated and Managing Stress During Your Job Search – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Despite the challenges associated with the job search process, there are many ways to stay motivated and manage stress effectively. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the job search process w…
This Women’s History Month, Become a Champion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
This Women’s History Month, we can do more than celebrate the past; we can take action to construct a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse future. While we have made tremendous strides, there are…
Navigating Your Future: A Roadmap to Career Success for Students – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Meet Morty Ortega, Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment. Morty dedicates his career to mentoring students, helping them navigate their own journeys with …
Forging Success Through Initiative: Ava Sheard’s Journey of Leadership, Growth, and Impact at UConn – UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Ava Sheard is a senior at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. As a three-time Babbidge…
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…
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…
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 …
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.