Job Search Jumpstart: Finding Your First Job (2-Day Virtual Conference)
Jun 6, 2025 9:30 AM | 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)