Abstract:

Having one general résumé probably won't get your application seen by human eyes. Join Kay Kimball Gruder from UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills as she leads you through this workshop specifically designed for Data Science students. Learn how to optimize your résumé for AI-driven applicant tracking systems that determine how well you match a job description and whether you move forward in the talent pool. Bring a digital copy of your current résumé and be ready to make edits.

Bio:

Kay Kimball Gruder is the Associate Director for Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Programs and Services at The University of Connecticut. In her role, she leads and manages career service and programming operations that center on the career development of graduate students (master’s and doctoral), international students (undergraduate and graduate), and postdoc fellows. Kay enjoys advocating for career needs in and beyond academic departments, supporting career diversity exploration, and contributing toward greater transparency in career outcomes. She frequently consults with faculty and departments that seek to integrate career milestones within degree programs and curricula, addressing barriers to career success. She also enjoys one-on-one career coaching appointments, providing an attentive space for individuals to pause, reflect, wonder, discover, design, and move forward toward career options and opportunities.