Career Development Office

Wondering how you can improve your résumé? Or perhaps you’re a bit stuck on how to get started? Have no fear, the Center for Career Development is here! To start, there will be a brief 10-minute presentation to go over the basic sections of a résumé. Afterwards, the lab is free to any and all questions or to work on your résumé. You can leave when you’re done! Laptops and/or hard copies are encouraged.

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) allows employers to collect, sort, scan, and rank job applications. Nearly every employer uses an ATS to support their recruiting and hiring of candidates. This 30-minute recorded webinar provides an overview of how to optimize your job application materials to be favorably scanned by an applicant tracking system.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/eiQs3acik2yjel5r

Drop-In for a Headshot most Thursdays between Noon and 2pm.

Conducting a modern day job search can be an overwhelming process. Too often potential candidates are directing the majority of their job search to the least effective methods. In this webinar you will learn crucial elements to focus your search on strategies that work! Learn how to leverage resources and UConn services already at your fingertips to help you develop your own comprehensive search plan.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/gvo0bLak7c5b9xmQ

Join the Center for Career Development and Statistics Department for an interactive session about networking and how it can benefit the internship and job searches. We'll go over tips and strategies for both networking at in-person events, like conferences and career fairs, as well as using virtual tools like LinkedIn and HuskyLink to expand your network digitally. This event will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in-person.

Students and alumni are invited to attend a networking night at the Alumni Center! Students of all majors and class years are encouraged to attend. This night is designed to connect UConn students with alumni. It's a great opportunity for students to practice networking skills in a comfortable environment. Attendees will hear from a panel of recent graduates and then participate in an open networking reception.

Social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and others, can play a significant role in your research collaborations, future job search, and even potential future funding. Join this recorded webinar to gain introductory tips on establishing and maintaining a vital digital presence.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/FiggsUrCDavkxYfB

No appointment necessary. Get help starting or updating your resume. Occurs every Monday. Join Sue Landolina in https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105

Within the U.S. expectations for CVs and résumés can differ, which means if you have an academic CV you might also want to have a résumé to apply for jobs in industry and organizations. Join this recorded webinar to gain tips for adapting content from your CV to a résumé, and learn about format options to best feature your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/S4NsZRT4vkDtzU7K

Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

LinkedIn is “the world's largest professional network with 774+ million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.” Are you using it to your advantage? In this webinar students will learn strategies for creating, improving, and using their LinkedIn profile.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/YlflVvu90IzkqxWY

Drop-In for a Headshot most Thursdays between Noon and 2pm.

Wondering how you can improve your résumé? Or perhaps you’re a bit stuck on how to get started? Have no fear, the Center for Career Development is here! This webinar will cover basic résumé formatting guidelines, résumé sections, and how to write bullet point statements.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/7O9859I1pmz1yBw1

Join this recorded webinar to gain tips for creating strategic content within your CV. Learn about format options to best feature your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/Mx3NZfJqGREex5IZ

This session will cover the types of conferences and meetings, the benefits of attending, how to prepare, what to expect during the conference, networking opportunities, and steps to take when you return home from the event.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/pnlWuSAe8TrEVfFK

Wondering how you can improve your résumé? Or perhaps you’re a bit stuck on how to get started? Have no fear, the Center for Career Development is here! This webinar will cover basic résumé formatting guidelines, résumé sections, and how to write bullet point statements.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/7O9859I1pmz1yBw1

Would it be helpful to know what skills employers have identified as key indicators of career success and things they look for in candidates? This webinar will introduce you to the 8 Career Competencies from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, help you assess your competency levels, and discuss ways to develop them at UConn.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/LIMYmDnPHD4D3KCY

Your salary is only one component of what might be negotiated. Join this recorded webinar to enhance your preparation to negotiate multiple aspects of a job offer, and to gain basic tips on how to effectively talk about your needs and value.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/w9E1L1Gki7taK3NQ

Within the U.S. expectations for CVs and résumés can differ, which means if you have an academic CV you might also want to have a résumé to apply for jobs in industry and organizations. Join this recorded webinar to gain tips for adapting content from your CV to a résumé, and learn about format options to best feature your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/S4NsZRT4vkDtzU7K

No appointment necessary. Get help starting or updating your resume. Occurs every Monday. Join Sue Landolina in https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105

This webinar covers the importance of building a professional brand while at UConn and reviews the services and resources the Center for Career Development provides to help students develop their brand and achieve their career goals.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/2vtE9WGxBc1kO09Q

Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Join us to learn more about the Interstride platform. We will demonstrate the following sections:

- The job search page
- Visa & immigration news
- Career resources
- Networking & mentorship opportunities

Register here: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/weblink/register/r819a804937e5df51cb154b58b093d7a3

Do you have a LinkedIn account, but don’t know what to do with it? Are you looking to create a LinkedIn Account, but don’t know where to start? The Center for Career Development is hosting LinkedIn Labs for all students. We will focus on creating and improving LinkedIn accounts. After a quick 10-minute presentation about the ins and outs of LinkedIn, students are free to stay to get help from career team members! No computer necessary as these sessions will be held in a computer lab. Join the Center for Career Development and conquer the professional network!

Join us for Virtual Career Tuesdays.
This is your chance to engage with top employers to learn about their company, their culture and what they look for in job candidates.
Bring your questions for FactSet.

Webex:
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mb4a91fba1154ded63f3a24ca8efb3033

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) allows employers to collect, sort, scan, and rank job applications. Nearly every employer uses an ATS to support their recruiting and hiring of candidates. This 30-minute recorded webinar provides an overview of how to optimize your job application materials to be favorably scanned by an applicant tracking system.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/eiQs3acik2yjel5r

Have you heard the expression, "it's not what you know, it's who you know"? This presentation defines networking, explains the different types, and discusses why it is such an important part of your career development. It will cover practical networking tips and strategies, including how to expand your network, sample networking questions, and developing an elevator pitch.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/HcZ2PfoxyQhStWUZ

Join the Center for Career Development in collaboration with the Women's Center for a Women's History Month Panel on March 22nd from 6-8 pm in the Women's Center programming room! This event is for Woman-identified students at UConn. We will have Woman panelists answering questions on being a Woman in the workforce. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their professional development by receiving advice as well as network with these professionals!

Join this recorded webinar to gain tips for creating strategic content within your CV. Learn about format options to best feature your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/Mx3NZfJqGREex5IZ

Drop-In for a Headshot most Thursdays between 10am and Noon.

Regardless of major, there are strategies that go beyond entering a keyword into a search engine you can utilize when searching for an internship or co-op. This webinar covers the main differences between internships and co-ops, student and employer motivations, how to effectively read a posting, and how to use Handshake for maximum results. Discover key steps to becoming a stronger candidate for your next internship or co-op!

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/cpDwXppAjfuAp6cQ

Your salary is only one component of what might be negotiated. Join this recorded webinar to enhance your preparation to negotiate multiple aspects of a job offer, and to gain basic tips on how to effectively talk about your needs and value.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/w9E1L1Gki7taK3NQ

No appointment necessary. Get help starting or updating your resume. Occurs every Monday. Join Sue Landolina in https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/shl15105

A cover letter is often a required document for a job, internship, or co-op application. Do you know how to use it to showcase why you are a great fit for the position? This webinar will review what a cover letter is, how to write each section within it, and how to tailor your cover letter for a specific position.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/suG5C8011Gu5rzLy

Join Esha Reddy, IDEO Play & Belonging Designer as she leads an interactive workshop to dream bigger about the world, your career and passions and all the in-betweens. Registration on Nexus required. Limited to 30 students

Get a jump start on your plan for the Spring Career Fair! This webinar will cover how the career fair will work and how to best be prepared to stand out from the crowd. We’ll cover how to get conversations with employers started, what to say to secure an employer’s interest, offer some general tips for career fair success, and answer any specific questions you have during our live Q&A session following the webinar.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please contact the Center for Career Development at career@uconn.edu.

Register here: https://my.demio.com/ref/DsGItaTjkQL4LZAD

Engage with top employers looking to hire! Not graduating yet? Think: internships!

Prepare for your career future: talk to employers and see what's out there. Learn about incredible internship, co-op and full-time opportunities!

All students are welcome to join us at the fair, regardless of your major. The Spring Fair will have companies recruiting for all majors.

If you require an accommodation to participate in an event, please contact the Center for Career Development at (860) 486-3013 or wendy.kopp@uconn.edu at least one week before the fair.

Conducting a modern day job search can be an overwhelming process. Too often potential candidates are directing the majority of their job search to the least effective methods. In this webinar you will learn crucial elements to focus your search on strategies that work! Learn how to leverage resources and UConn services already at your fingertips to help you develop your own comprehensive search plan.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/gvo0bLak7c5b9xmQ

Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Marketing students please join us to meet with top employers to network and learn more about upcoming full-time jobs, internship and contract based opportunities. More information on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1279518?ref=events-search

Drop-In for a Headshot most Thursdays between 10am and Noon.

LinkedIn is “the world's largest professional network with 774+ million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.” Are you using it to your advantage? In this webinar students will learn strategies for creating, improving, and using their LinkedIn profile.

Register: https://my.demio.com/ref/YlflVvu90IzkqxWY