UConn Center for Career Development

Mark your calendars! Our virtual Preparing for the Fair Event is next Wednesday, September 11th, from 3 - 4pm. This is a great way to learn more about how to register for the fair, the value of attending the fair, and how to prepare to speak with employers. Click the link in our bio to register!

Save the dates! Our Fall Career Fairs are around the corner. The All University Fair will take place on September 17th, followed by the STEM Fair on September 18th at Gampel Pavilion. A great way to prepare is by making a career coaching appointment, picking out a fair outfit, and checking Handshake to see which employers will be attending. Use the link below to register, we look forward to seeing you there! https://lnkd.in/eDBjEQWV

UConn Stamford and Hartford Students: Are you looking for a part-time job on or near campus? The Stamford and Hartford campuses are hosting part-time job fairs featuring local business wanting to hire UConn students! The organizations in attendance are flexible with schedules and understand that being a student comes first. Visit career.uconn.edu for more information and to register for the fairs.

UConn Psychology students: Do you have questions about how your courses will help you in the future? Swipe through to hear from alumna Alyson Tomaszewski '22 about what helped prepare her for her current role as Learning and Talent Management Associate, and the advantages of being a psychology major.

Meet Fred Kuo, Senior Associate Director, Annual Fund at Loomis Chaffee School and UConn Psych alumnus '95. Fred shared with us how his psychology education set a strong foundation for his master's degree and his involvement at UConn drew him to explore a career in student affairs administration. Explore the slides below to hear Fred's advice for current and graduated UConn psychology students!

Meet Marcella Ripper, '24 Engineering graduate and current master's student studying Business Analytics and Project Management. During her time at UConn, Marcella discovered the NACE Career Competencies and shared with her career readiness journey with us! Learn more about Marcella's experiences and how she enhanced her core competencies here: https://lnkd.in/eY3WKTeE

📣 Attention UConn students: The Center for Career Development is hiring! We are seeking a driven student to fill the position of Work+ UConn Student Intern. As Work+ UConn intern you will play an integral role in helping the Center for Career Development transform the student employment experience for working learners at UConn. The tasks you perform will directly support the Work+ mission of seamlessly integrating working and learning experiences that provide a transformative education and prepares students for success in their chosen fields. Please note that applicants must be able to attend mandatory in-person training occurring August 19th – 23rd. Apply and learn more about this role here: https://lnkd.in/eTDbQP8n

The Career Everywhere Team invites you to submit a proposal to present at this year’s Career Everywhere Conference: Enhancing Mentorship & Supervision for Student Success. This Conference will take place on Friday, November 15, 2024 and will be a one-of-a-kind day amplifying conversations around advancing supervision and mentorship of UConn students! For more information and to submit a proposal visit: https://lnkd.in/eaiapRuz

Summer experiences such as internships, co-ops or part-time jobs are great for building skills and preparing you for post-graduation. Swipe through to see why and how you can track your projects this summer to set yourself up for future success!

Attention psychology students! 📣 Check out these pieces of advice from alumni Jessica Larkin about how her time at UConn helped prepare her for her current role and what course knowledge is still useful to her today. For more resources to help you on your career journey, visit career.uconn.edu!