Mary Michael Hawkins
Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that help you build skills, explore career options, and prove yourself to prospective employers. Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and many can be completed …
Career & Professional Development encourages you to connect with employers directly to increase your chances at getting a job or internship. Consider promoting yourself to employers directly through the PCO career platform. On March 12th, approved Employers will be invited …
By Denise Cope
President, Affordable Degrees Abroad
So many DU students have studied abroad or have had some significant international experience, and now they want more. The natural next step is to get your graduate school degree abroad. Here are …
Internships can change the trajectory of your intended career path. They provide valuable insights into an industry, job or employer you’ve been considering. Plus, employers expect students to have some experience by graduation. Get inspired and start your search now!
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Connecting DU, Mentor-For-A-Moment, Career Fairs, Employer Meet & Greets. These events are happening all over campus throughout the year and for many they may create anxiety about how to show up and make the most of the connections with DU …
You’ve been invited to interview for your dream job, what could go wrong? After all, you are just talking about yourself, what could be so difficult? Interviewing has plenty of pitfalls if you are not prepared. Invest the time necessary …
The first day of classes is just weeks away and you’re looking forward to returning to campus and seeing all of your friends. But, before you clean out your desk and put your earbuds in for the commute home, do …
You just beat out the competition for your new job so now it’s time to deliver! Here are some tips to help you succeed.
1. Listen—Observe—Learn
Take the time to understand your team, the culture, goals and overall vibe of …
We hear and read about it all the time…you must network for career success! But, many people are overwhelmed with the idea of networking and are not sure where to start. Informational interviewing allows a conversation to happen, usually 1-on-1, …
Whether you have been in the workforce since before email ruled your life or you are starting your professional career, the workplace is an ever-changing dynamic. It doesn’t matter if you are rule-follower or a rule-breaker, here are some rules …