Mary Michael Hawkins
Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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 …
You’ve seen the announcements and the posts about our exciting new platform for Pioneer Careers. Still need some help in learning how to use it? We’ve created 4 short videos to help you maximize the useful tools in Pioneer Careers:
Don’t Let Your Career Blow Up in Smoke:
7 Things to know about employment and drug use in Colorado
In 2012, Colorado adopted an amendment to its Constitution (Amendment 64) which legalized the recreational possession and use of marijuana for …