Graduate Career Resources

Our goal as a department is to ensure your graduate studies prepare you for a fulfilling career. Students work closely with faculty advisors to explore career options, develop professional networks, and achieve their goals. 

UConn Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills 

UConn provides targeted support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows preparing for careers in academia, research, industry, healthcare, government, and the nonprofit sector.

  • Career preparation 
  • Resume, cover letter, and CV support 
  • Interviewing and negotiating resources 
  • Career events 

 

External Career Resources 

Many professional organizations offer career resources and job boards for graduate students in nutrition, health, innovation and entrepreneurship, food science, and related fields. 

  • American Society for Nutrition  
  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  
  • American Public Health Association  
  • Institute of Food Technologists  
  • Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists