Center for Career Development

Attending a career fair is a great way to connect with potential employers and explore different opportunities. Employers from various industries will be present, offering internships, co-op positions, and full-time job opportunities. Remember to research the participating companies beforehand, practice your elevator pitch, and approach the fair with enthusiasm and curiosity. Dress professionally, bring your resume, and prepare some questions for the recruiters. BE CURIOUS! And encourage your roommate and friends from a club or class to join you! Day 3: All Majors Fair (Wednesday, 10/1) This fair is open to all majors. Whether you're studying liberal arts, business, or any other field, you're encouraged to attend. All years - whether you're a first-year student, senior, graduate student or anything in-between - employers want to meet you. Register here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events#/events/30006101280564)

The power of visualization can be a key component to manifesting your future goals. Join the Center for Career Development and the Mental Health Resource Center in the MPR for an afternoon of vision board making. A vision board is a tool that can help you to construct and clarify your aspirations and inspire you to be proactive. Learn about the benefits and process of vision board making and goal setting and create your own board to take home. Pizza and materials will be provided.

Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. 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 current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary. 

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

Networking is one of the most powerful tools you can use to create opportunities for your future. This interactive workshop will help you understand the value of building connections both on campus and beyond, and give you practical strategies for networking online and in person. You'll learn how to confidently introduce yourself, craft a memorable elevator pitch, and make authentic connections that can support your professional goals. Whether you're just starting to get involved on campus or preparing to enter the job market, this session will give you the skills and confidence to grow your network for tomorrow's success. Career Competencies (skills) that this event may help you develop include Communication, Professionalism, and Career & Self-Development. This event is part of the Month of Discovery: https://discovery.fyp.uconn.edu/ (https://discovery.fyp.uconn.edu/)Registration is not required; however if you would like this event added to your calendar, please go here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101301053)

The UConn Stamford Fall 2025 Career Fair is open to all UConn students and recent alumni to explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs with over 60 businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations. Every major and class year are welcome. Whether you are looking for an opportunity now or in the future, come chat with our friendly employer guests who are here to meet YOU! Dress to impress and bring lots of resumes! Register Here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101286143)

Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. 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. Stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary. 

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

This event will allow students to receive feedback for their résumés & cover letters as they start applying to professional opportunities within a safe space on campus.

As a college student, the path to figuring out your passion and graduating with a job offer can feel overwhelming. MLT's Career Prep (CP) program provides emerging student leaders who have experienced inequitable access to accelerating resources with a winning professional playbook, 20+ months of programming, which includes personalized coaching, and an accelerating network of 10,000 MLT Rising Leaders. Join this info session to learn more about Management Leadership for Tomorrow's Career Prep program for undergraduate students. We will review the application process and answer general questions! Our new application opens this summer for students graduating in Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028. Fellows in our Career Prep program receive: - Personalized coaching: Our expert MLT Coaches will guide you through the program and help you create a personalized career roadmap that ties your long-term career aspirations to near-term goals and development objectives. - Personal Clarity: You will gain insight into your strengths, passions, and development areas. You will define how these personal elements align with your ultimate career goals, allowing you to better tell your story in job interviews. - Job Search Guidance: You will gain insight into your strengths, passions, and development areas. You will define how these personal elements align with your ultimate career goals, allowing you to better tell your story in job interviews. - A Powerful Professional Network: You will connect with a community of peers, who have similar interests and career aspirations, and join a network of more than 10,000 MLT Alumni, corporate partners, and other business leaders. - Exposure and Access to Top Employers: Career Prep Fellows receive access to the leading hiring organizations in consulting, technology, financial services, consumer goods, retail, and more — all seeking to recruit MLT talent for internships and full-time jobs. - In-person and Virtual Events: MLT offers in-person and virtual event experiences this includes skill-building workshops, case studies, industry panels, and networking sessions. Content is delivered by our corporate partners, MLT coaches, and additional subject matter experts. In-person seminars are generally hosted on the campuses of MLT's corporate partners. For more information about MLT, visit https://mlt.org/career-prep/ (https://mlt.org/career-prep/) No registration required!

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

Join us for a special Career Trek to Accenture's Hartford office designed for UConn students who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and are interested in exploring careers in technology, consulting, and innovation. Hosted by Accenture's African American Employee Resource Group (ERG), this exclusive experience will help you gain first-hand insight into one of the world's leading professional services companies.What to Expect: Office Tour: See where innovation happens at Accenture Hartford. Panel Discussion: Hear from a diverse group of Accenture professionals—from recent grads to experienced consultants—working across roles such as Application Development, Business & Technology Architecture, AI Decision Sciences, Software and Data Engineering. Networking with Refreshments: Build connections with Accenture's team, ask questions, and learn how to prepare for internship and full-time opportunities. Space is limited to 40 students. Register here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101298874)

Virtual Session Meet international student alumni to learn about their experience searching for and applying to jobs and internships in the U.S. Learn about their career journey through the years and the challenges and successes they encountered along the way. Attendees will gain tips and strategies regarding securing OPT and utilizing CPT for internships. Register Here (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/420a108b-1ac3-435a-96f9-d370c4bd578d@17f1a87e-2a25-4eaa-b9df-9d439034b080)

A successful mentor/mentee relationship can be an incredible asset to your graduate school career. This session will discuss the importance and benefits of curating a mentoring team throughout your time in graduate school, how to identify and approach individuals that will provide the kind of guidance you need, and how to navigate the mentor/mentee relationship. We will discuss how to apply The Graduate School's new Mentee Guide (https://grad.uconn.edu/graduate-students/graduate-student-mentoring-a-mentees-guide/) and share information about the Network for Enriched Mentoring (https://grad.uconn.edu/faculty-staff-resources/network-for-enriched-mentorship/) (NEM).See more about all Timely Topics offered by The Graduate School. (https://grad.uconn.edu/timely-topics/) Please register (https://uconn.kualibuild.com/app/6669c239e126cf013bb99773/run) to receive a Webex link for this event.

Where: School of Business, 2nd floor, Atrium Why Attend: Join us for Career Tuesday IN PERSON! The event is at the School of Business are open to all students. 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. Stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their current openings and their company culture. Learn about their interviewing practices and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are on your way to and from class. Open to all students and majors. No pre-registration necessary. 

Career related questions? Drop in with quick career related inquiries, no appointment necessary. 

Your résumé is more than a list of experiences; it's a way to tell your story and highlight the skills that make you unique. In this workshop, you'll learn how to craft a clear, professional resume that showcases your strengths, connects your experiences to future opportunities, and highlights your potential. Whether you're applying for research, internships, student leadership positions, or jobs, this session will give you the tools to present your story on paper. Career Competencies (skills) that this event may help you develop include Communication, Career & Self-Development, and Technology. This event is part of the Month of Discovery: https://discovery.fyp.uconn.edu/ (https://discovery.fyp.uconn.edu/)Registration is not required; however if you would like this event added to your calendar, please go here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101301055)

Each fall, the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills holds a "Pathways to Healthcare" panel that features 4-5 UConn alumni who are currently working in healthcare and did not attend med school, dental school, PA school, or nursing school. These fantastic alumni share insight onto how they decided on their own career paths, what they did while still in college to gain experience, and how they transitioned into their current role post-graduation.

🎬 Scream Careers: Unmasking Your Future in Film Kick off Halloween with UConn Hartford and Hartford Public Library! Start the afternoon with a fun Trivia Interlude (2:30–3:30 pm) hosted by UConn Hartford USG and the Afro-Scholars Association—test your spooky knowledge, win prizes, and get into the Halloween spirit. (Trivia open to UConn Hartford students only). Then, settle in for a special screening of The Ring (2002) (3:30–3:45 pm start). Free popcorn and candy will be available, plus a Career Exploration Display and a film & thriller-themed book collection curated by the UConn Hartford Library and Hartford Public Library. Register here (https://uconn.12twenty.com/events/30006101302593)