First-Generation Students

Being the first in your family to attend college is something to be proud of and the Career Development & Internship Center (CDIC) can be a valuable resource throughout your college experience. We support students by helping to identify interests that will guide student toward a meaningful career after graduation.  In addition, the CDIC provides students with several professional development opportunities to access to a wider network of employers and alumni to help broaden your connections.

Empowering Black and Latina Women Through Financial Independence

Today’s episode is another Financial Literacy Month conversation, this time with Money Coach Aqura Nicholson. Earning more money doesn’t automatically mean you know how to manage more money. This is something that both Aqura and I had to learn the …

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Highlighting Hounds – Nate Kincheloe

Happy Wednesday, Hounds! On this week of Highlighting Hounds, we are congratulating Nate Kincheloe ’25, Cybersecurity major and Management minor, on his recent acceptance as the Security Auditor intern at Systems Integration Inc. in Rocky Hill, CT! This summer, Nate …

By Abby Sproles
Abby Sproles Graduate Assistant Career Advisor
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Highlighting Hounds – Prithyankara Rajesh

Happy Wednesday, Hounds! As we approach the end of the semester, many students are wrapping up their Spring internships such as Prithyankara Rajesh ’24. Over the spring semester, Pri has been gaining critical accounting experience as a Tax Intern at …

By Abby Sproles
Abby Sproles Graduate Assistant Career Advisor
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Featured Classes

Presentations

Improve your ability to communicate big ideas to clients, teams, and execs by honing your presentation skills! Gain access to…

Networking & Outreach

Utilize practical exercises and advice from successful professionals to grow your network, build your professional community, represent your organization, and…

Clarifying Expectations

What questions do you need to ask to get the job done correctly? Improve your ability to communicate with your…

Goal Setting

Setting relevant and precise goals is a recipe for career success… but where do you start? Learn how to choose…

Giving & Receiving Feedback

Feedback is a two-way street — this course helps prepare you to thoughtfully give and receive constructive feedback with team…

LinkedIn Overview

Learn how to harness all of LinkedIn’s features in order to optimize your job search, expand your network, and maximize…

Informational Interviews

Careers aren’t built alone! Informational interviews are a key tool in your professional toolbelt: learn how to leverage the peers…

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Explore the essential roles and functions you’ll be collaborating with at top companies, then dive into best practices for leading…

Requesting Time Off

Nervous about requesting time off from work? Not sure how to ask your manager? Get the essential information and templates…

Career Exploration

Finding your career path doesn’t have to be a headache! Learn the difference between constructive and overwhelming questions to ask…

Cover Letters

When used correctly, a cover letter can be a valuable companion to your resume. This course will provide the samples…

Interviewing

Prepare to ace the interview! Dive into interview fundamentals, secrets to making a great first impression on employers, and how…

Professional Writing & Organization

Take a deep dive into the unspoken do’s and don’ts of professional communication with coworkers, customers, managers, and more! Then,…

Presence & Professionalism

Whether you’re in the office, joining a remote meeting, or attending a work event, how you show up matters! Demystify…

Getting to Know Your Manager & Team

Navigating a new workplace is a challenge. Start your new role with confidence by asking the right questions on (and…

Hiring Process & Offer Evaluation

Upgrade your hire-ability by demystifying the hiring process from application to offer.

Resumes

Get seen by employers and put your best foot forward in the application process by unlocking key hacks and tips…