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Reducing Negative Self-Talk through the Job/Internship Process

Reducing Negative Self-Talk through the Job/Internship Process
written by Career Peer Advisor Alyssa Bekerman

If you’re like me, then it’s very easy for you to spiral into racing thoughts of negative self-talk about finding a job or internship. Such thoughts …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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Combating “All or Nothing” Thinking Through the Job Search Process

Combating “All or Nothing” Thinking Through the Job Search Process
written by Career Peer Advisor, Alyssa Bekerman

Are you a graduating student who’s thinking something like “I’ll never find a job,” “I have no experience,” or “I need to have …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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6 Tips for Job Searching During Difficult Economic Conditions

During times of economic trouble, job-seeker anxiety can understandably run high for those looking for internships and full-time employment. For those graduating soon, the current environment can feel especially distressing.

Having worked in the career development field for over 20 …

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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7 Tips for the Career Fair

Career fairs are one of those things that no one looks forward to attending but are often extremely helpful in the job search process. It’s a chance to connect with recruiters from several businesses in a short amount of time. …

By Tracy Curtis
Tracy Curtis Assistant Director of Employer and Industry Engagement
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Denver Industry Spotlight: IT-SOFTWARE

Among all of Denver’s top industries, IT-Software was the fastest growing industry between 2012 and 2017 with a growth rate of over 32%. Denver is also considered a strong and growing technology community, representing (along with Boulder) 45% of the …

By Julia Uchiyama
Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS

Ranking among the 10 healthiest states in the nation, and the second-most physically active state in the United States, it is no wonder Colorado is a top healthcare and wellness location.

Employment in this region has grown 24.1% since 2004—nearly …

By Julia Uchiyama
Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: FINANCIAL SERVICES

As the largest financial hub between Los Angeles and Chicago, the Metro Denver region employs around 101,560 individuals in over 14,000 financial service companies. Over the past five years, the financial services industry has grown over 10%, with 80% of …

By Julia Uchiyama
Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: ENERGY

The energy industry is divided into two sub-groups: fossil fuel energy and cleantech. In a region that ranks 5th in the nation for fossil fuel energy employment and 4th for cleantech employment, it is no wonder that the energy industry …

By Julia Uchiyama
Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: BROADCASTING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

With a ranking as the 5th highest employment concentration for the industry out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in 2017, it is clear why it is considered one of the largest broadcasting and telecommunications employment center in the entire …

By Julia Uchiyama
Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: BIOSCIENCE

Totaling at $519 million in 2017, Colorado has ranked third in the nation for life science-related venture capital investments. It is important to note that the bioscience industry is divided into two groups: 1) medical devices/diagnostics and 2) pharmaceuticals/biotechnology. Combined, …

By Julia Uchiyama
Julia Uchiyama
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