Now Open! – 2024 Summer Internship Award Application

The Summer Internship Award Program through Career & Professional Development is now live and ready for applicants! The Summer Internship Award Program is designed to increase the ability for undergraduate students to participate in internship opportunities that are unpaid. Internships …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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10 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Student Employee for NSEW!

Calling all Supervisors! DU’s National Student Employment Week (April 8 – 12) is quickly approaching! Would you like to show appreciation for your student employees, but tight on budget? We got you.

The Office of Student Employment has created free …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2024!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 8th and 12th!

Throughout the Week
Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show their …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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Meet our Student Employees & Supervisor of the Year 2024!

The Student Employment team invites all student employees, supervisors and supporters (including family and friends) to celebrate virtually with us as we honor our Student Employees of the Year, Caris Fox and Susan Cossa, and our Supervisor of the Year, Emily Schosid, and recognize all of this year’s nominees!

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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What International Students Should Know About Student Employment at DU

Hello, international students! (And welcome to DU for our incoming students!)

Are you interested in working on campus to make some money, build your U.S. professional skills, and prepare for your future career? We know lots of you are, and …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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How to Use Your Critical Thinking Skills: Program & Event Planning 

Do you want to plan an event or program but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Planning events or programs can be challenging, and it can feel overwhelming to start the process. Luckily, we’re here to …

By Ila Dovre Wudali
Ila Dovre Wudali
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10 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Student Employee (Plus Templates From Us!)

Calling all Supervisors! DU’s National Student Employment Week (April 10 – 14) is quickly approaching! Would you like to show appreciation for your student employees, but tight on budget? We got you.

The Office of Student Employment has created free …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2023!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 10th and 14th!

Throughout the Week
Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show their …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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Navigating Generational Diversity, Part 1: Why do Generational Differences Matter in the Workplace?

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of “generational diversity,” you’re probably not alone. For all the focus on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry, this is one form that has received far less attention. And while generational diversity is, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Supervisor Spotlight

“Recognizing that their work is a large contribution to the greater team and they are not just there to do “busy” work is a substantial step to make the experience beneficial and valuable to student employees.” – Hayley Olson

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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Supervisor Spotlight

“I like to create meaningful learning experiences that help students grow while contributing to the goals of the department in meaningful ways. I also think students bring unique perspectives that can’t be found with other types of employees, and that adds a lot of value to our work.” – Luke Watcher

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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