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UConn Center for Career Development

Online Resources

HuskyCareerLink (powered by Handshake) – The CCD’s recruiting system for students to find job opportunities, internships, on-campus internships, and events hosted by employers looking for UConn students

• Initial Access via email directly from Handshake for account set up
• Once account is confirmed visit https://career.uconn.edu/huskycareerlink/           

Big Interview - A virtual practice interviewing platform that allows students to learn and practice interview skills for a job, internship, co-op, graduate school, or other opportunity

• Visit https://uconn.biginterview.com/
• Click “Register” in the top right corner
• Create an account with your @uconn.edu email address

Focus2 – Reliable, intuitive decision-making with Focus 2 helps students choose a major, explore occupations, and make informed career decisions

• Visit https://career.uconn.edu/resources/focus2career/
• Click “create your Focus 2 account” in the middle of the page
• Create an account with your @uconn.edu email address and the access code “husky”
• Choose any year of graduation, primary reason for using Focus 2, and source of learning about Focus 2

GoinGlobal – Expert advice for finding jobs at home and abroad

• Visit https://career.uconn.edu/resources/find-jobs-and-internships-abroad/
• Click “View Resource”
• Access anywhere within UConn’s campus without logging in (access based on IP address)

Husky Mentor Network – Connect with UConn alumni and professionals for one-on-one career conversations, résumé critiques, practice interviews, and more

• Visit https://career.uconn.edu/resources/husky-mentor-network/
• Click “Register to Get Advice” under the “Students” heading in the middle of the page
• Click “Get Advice”
• Click “Register Now”
• Choose “I’ll type it myself”
• Create an account with your @uconn.edu email address

CCD on Demand – collection of online career content in video form relating to all aspects of career development accessible to students 24/7

• Visit https://ccdondemand.uconn.edu/ (no login needed)

UConn Career Planner – Tool that provides suggested action steps and resources to make progress towardsspecified career goals

• Visit https://career.uconn.edu/careerplanner/
• Click “Launch UConn Career Planner”
• Log in with your NetID and Password

For more information, contact: Center for Career Development at www.career.uconn.edu