Fall 2020 Career Series


Tuesday, 11/10 - Counseling Graduate School Panel

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Panelists

Katharine Ustorf
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Saint Joseph

Lexi Arcomano
Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling, Rutgers University

Clare Collins
School Psychology, University of Fairfield

Questions asked

  • Introduce yourself, including majors/minors at UConn, and the name of your current program.
  • What is your program preparing you to do? Will you have a particular license/certification after completing?
  • What is something you are excited about in your program, and something that you are nervous/worries about.
  • Can you tell us about your grad school application process? Any advice for current students?
  • What made you choose this program?
  • How did Covid impact your decision? How is it impacting your program?
  • What did you do as an undergrad students to help confirm that this was the career you wanted.
  • What advise do you have for current students interested in a counseling career?

Tuesday, 11/10 - Entry Level Panel

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Panelists

Polly Smith
Employment Specialist, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Inc.

Kristen Barbaris
University Specialist, School of Business MSBAPM, University of Connecticut

Kalin Naidoo
Database Developer, TEK Systems

Questions asked

  • Introduce yourself, including majors/minors at UConn, your current position and company, and a general overview of what your company does.
  • Please tell us how you found this position/were hired, as well as your professional journey.
  • What does your day to day look like? General hours, duties, expectations, and general salary expectations.
  • What is one thing that is necessary to be successful in your position.
  • What did you do in your undergraduate degree that helped prepare you for the working world?
  • How has covid impacted your career search and/or current position?
  • What advice would you give to current Psych majors?

Wednesday, 11/11 - Behavioral Analyst Panel

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Panelists

Amie Han
Supervisor, BCBA, Beacon Services of CT

Chelsea Duarte
BCBA, Beacon Services of CT

Katharine Reising
ABA, Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES)

Questions asked

  • Introduce yourself, including education/majors/minors, certifications/licenses, your current position and company.
  • Talk to us a bit more about your role at your company.
  • Please tell us how your career goals and professional journey.
  • What does your day to day look like? General hours, duties, expectations, and general salary expectations.
  • How has covid impacted your career search and/or current position?

Thursday, 11/12 - Sports Psychology Panel

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Panelists

Gary Bennett
Associate Athletic Director, Licensed Clinical & Sport Psychology, Virginia Tech Athletic Department

Lauren Keller Naldo
Staff Counselor, LPC, Virginia Tech Athletic Department

Judy Van Raatle
Professor of Psychology, Director of Athletic Counseling Master's Program, Springfield College

Nick Connell
Director of Athletic Counseling and Academy, Continuum Performance

Rachel Webb
Director of Clinical & Sport Psychology Services, LPC, University of Arizona

Questions asked

  • Introduce yourself, including your education background, certifications/licenses, as well as your current position and company. Please briefly describe your company and position.
  • What does your day to day look like? General hours, duties, expectations, and general salary expectations.
  • Please tell us your thoughts on the field (outlook), as well as how Covid has impacted it.
  • What advice would you give to current Psych majors interested in this field?
  • What is your favorite and least favorite/challenging aspect of your position?