Elise Goss-Alexander
Assistant Director, Student Employment
Problem-solving skills are critical for any career path—no matter where you work or what job you have, you’ll face problems big and small all the time. And if you’re on the job hunt, showcasing your problem-solving skills can help you land your dream gig. Read more
Does writing matter?
Writing is dead. In this age of Instagram, Skype, and Snapchat, nothing could be less cool, less relevant to getting ahead. The written word is officially obsolete. Or is it?
Imagine that you’re the boss. And you’re …
Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …
In addition to the trainings we offer each quarter for student employees and their supervisors, we can also come present on the professional development topic of your choice in your staff meeting or other gathering! If you’d like to request …
The Student Employment team invites all student employees, supervisors, and supporters to celebrate with us as we honor our Student Employees of the Year, Kun Ning and Marrissa Carrillo, and recognize all of this year’s nominees! (Friends and family are very welcome!) Join us on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm MT. Read more
We want to make the student employment process as clear and easy as possible, so take a minute to explore the steps below. If you’ve still got questions, you can find more in-depth information in the Student Employment Guidelines, and you can contact us any time at stuemp@du.edu. Read more
Do you supervise a stellar student employee? Recommend them as this year’s Student Employee of the Year!
Here’s how:
Download this template and use it to write a one-page recommendation letter. Tell us all about your student employee’s accomplishments, contributions, …