Patty Hickman
Director, Graduate Career & Professional Development
6 Tips for Success at a Career Fair!!
**Get your Resume Ready—Schedule a review with a Career Advisor here (see Appointments) or call 303.871.2150.
**Check-Out Employers –Prioritize the companies or organizations that you want to connect with and research …
Internships are not just a good idea, they are critical to your career success. Here are 5 reasons why they are important:
Employers want to see experience—Classroom knowledge is essential, but employers also want to see work experience on …
Being a faculty advisor to your doctoral students is a lot of responsibility and part of your role involves providing advice about the career options that your advisees can pursue. These conversations while difficult are increasingly important as the job …
TIPS FOR NETWORKING SUCCESS!
Networking can be a great way to meet interesting people and is a good way to discover opportunities. The key to being successful is to expand your thinking and consider networking something that you do on …
SEVEN TIPS FOR AN ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH
Finding Jobs—Review college/university websites as well as the website of your professional associations. Other options include higheredjobs.com, chroniclevitae.com and careers.insidehighered.com.
Do Your Research– Check-out the department as well as the faculty and …
It is a good idea to reach out and get to know people that can offer advice on your career! The key to being effective is to expand your thinking and consider making connections as something that you do on …
As a veteran you may face many challenges as you transition from active duty or reserve status back into civilian life. One way to reintegrate is to network as there are many opportunities to connect. The key to being successful is …
Congratulations! You have a job offer. What to do next? You will likely have to live with the salary for at least a year so now is the time to think about the offer!
Do research on the salary range …
This blog is co-authored by Damon Vine and Patty Hickman.
Veterans face many challenges as they transition from active duty or reserve status back into civilian life. The University of Denver is doing its part to help veterans reintegrate …
The praise or criticism of your references can influence whether you are offered a position. It is therefore important to consider these tips:
*Think about who you ask: You may want to ask a friend or family member that you have known personally. However, it …