Graduating soon or recently graduated and feeling stuck in your job search? Join us for Job Search Jumpstart: Finding Your First Job, a two-day virtual mini conference designed to help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Taking place over two half-days, this interactive event offers targeted support, practical strategies, and insider tips to help you launch your career. Whether you're just beginning or have already been applying without much success, you'll gain tools and insights to make real progress. Day 1: Getting Started and Building Your Toolkit Thursday, June 5 | 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM Start with self-reflection and career exploration, then move into creating strong application materials and maximizing your online presence. Sessions include: - Exploring your options and identifying a career path - Writing a strong résumé with what you already have - Creating a personalized job search routine - Leveraging LinkedIn to search and network like a pro Day 2: From Interview to Offer Friday, June 6 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Focus on the later stages of the search process: nailing interviews, evaluating offers, and learning from real employers what may be holding your applications back. Sessions include: - Interview prep and communication strategies - Understanding job offers and negotiation basics - An employer panel on how to troubleshoot if you're not hearing backLearn more and register here. (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73yX0FURqfD5CHs)

Graduating soon or recently graduated and feeling stuck in your job search? Join us for Job Search Jumpstart: Finding Your First Job, a two-day virtual mini conference designed to help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Taking place over two half-days, this interactive event offers targeted support, practical strategies, and insider tips to help you launch your career. Whether you're just beginning or have already been applying without much success, you'll gain tools and insights to make real progress. Day 1: Getting Started and Building Your Toolkit Thursday, June 5 | 9:30 AM – 12:15 PM Start with self-reflection and career exploration, then move into creating strong application materials and maximizing your online presence. Sessions include: - Exploring your options and identifying a career path - Writing a strong résumé with what you already have - Creating a personalized job search routine - Leveraging LinkedIn to search and network like a pro Day 2: From Interview to Offer Friday, June 6 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Focus on the later stages of the search process: nailing interviews, evaluating offers, and learning from real employers what may be holding your applications back. Sessions include: - Interview prep and communication strategies - Understanding job offers and negotiation basics - An employer panel on how to troubleshoot if you're not hearing backLearn more and register here. (https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73yX0FURqfD5CHs)

Accelerate Your Job Search: Strategies for Getting Ahead Now Session II - Identify Potential Employers Who Hire International Students, & Connect with Employers Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:00 AM ET | Virtual In this session, you'll learn how to: • Use Interstride's job search portal to find openings at companies that have previously hired H1B candidates • Navigate Myvisajobs.com and use the Top H1B Visa Sponsor report to identify U.S. companies that frequently hire international students • Leverage AI tools to write personalized outreach messages, analyze job postings for sponsorship potential, and discover visa-friendly employers in your field

Accelerate Your Job Search: Strategies for Getting Ahead Now Session III - Craft Documents, Gain Interview Skills, and Optimize LinkedIn Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 2:00 PM ET | Virtual Join this session to learn how to: • Tailor your résumé and cover letter to U.S. standards, including what to highlight and what to leave out • Showcase your international background and cultural strengths effectively • Understand standard U.S. interview formats and questions, and receive an Interview Tip Sheet designed for international students • Optimize your LinkedIn profile and build connections with professionals in your field • Use AI tools to practice interview questions, improve your résumé with keyword suggestions, and create compelling LinkedIn headlines and summaries