Career Development Center
WELCOME TO THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Request An Appointment Here!
Once we review the form and your service needs, we will connect to secure a day and time. We offer in-person and virtual (Zoom) appointments.
We can help with all of your career and professional development questions – resume building, cover letter writing, internship/job searching, interviewing prep, LinkedIn, and networking!
Meet the Staff!
Matt Caporale – Executive Director
Julia Walas – Operations Assistant
Nessa Lagerstrom – Operations Assistant
Marcus Paca – Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Baki Izzat – Employer Relations Manager
Anita Sebabi – Employer Relations Manager, Diversity Recruiting
Toby Byrd – Career Advisor
Jessica Sztaimberg – Career Advisor
Natalie Criniti – Career Advisor
Halle Cook – Career Development Assistant
Zaria Dickerson-Parker – Peer Career Advisor
Anisha Nizampuram – Graduate Assistant Employer Relations
careerdevelopmentcenter@newhaven.edu 203-479-4858
HOW-TO GUIDES |
How to Write a Strong Personal Statement |
USA Jobs & The Federal Resume |
Big Interview – Mock Interviewing |
Have an interview coming up? Want to practice answering common interview questions? Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interviewing skills. You’ll receive real time AI feedback! |
My Next Move – Career Planning |
You can use this site to explore different career paths within your industry. Get tips on what to get involved with on and off campus to help you gain more experience and knowledge. |
FOCUS Assessment | |
The first step in the career development process is self-assessment. In order to determine what major and career is right for you, a firm understanding of your skills, traits, values, and interests is required. The FOCUS Career Assessment system can help! FOCUS is based on Holland Occupational Theory, which states that since jobs have skills and traits that define them, people with matching skills and traits will likely enjoy and thrive in that career. You will be asked questions related to your skills (things you do well), your work and leisure interests (things you like to do), your personality type, and your work values (things you want from your career) and then FOCUS provides you majors and occupations that match your input. | Click below to get started! Access Code: chargers The system will match you with potential career types to explore and investigate further – it is not telling you what to do with your life! After taking FOCUS, you may choose to contact us to set up a meeting to help interpret your results and guide you through the career development process. |
Additional Career Search Resources |
OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK – FREE resource to explore career paths, trends and other industry-specific information |
Hoovers.com – Company research database to find organizations in your field of study and do in-depth research. Build target lists for internship and job outreach. Available for FREE via UNH Library. |
Military to Civilian Resume Examples – Resource to help veterans transition military resumes to general use for employment
Career Closet If you are preparing for a job interview (in person OR Zoom) or if you are currently employed and in need of business professional or business casual clothing we may be able to assist. We cannot replace a meal plan, nor provide financial aid, however we can do our best to help you find the right resources for you. Get more information & contact us HERE. Campus Pantry The goal of the University of New Haven Campus Pantry is to reduce food insecurity in our Charger Community. The Campus Pantry provides students with non-perishable food, as well as health and wellness items, at no cost. Food orders can be requested by filling out the form below, and students will receive a confirmation of their request and a scheduled pick-up date and time via their university email within 48 business hours. Get more information & contact us HERE. |
Register Your Internship!
Browse Internship & Job Opportunities!
Build Your Profile & Match with Employers!
Have Your Resume & Cover Letter Reviewed!
FRAUDULENT JOB NOTICE
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Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT/STEM OPT) |
International Student Resources |
External Resources |