What Are Transferable Skills? 10 Examples for your Resume

Transferable skills, also known as portable skills, are those versatile abilities that you can bring to any role or industry—which is particularly helpful when changing careers. But you don’t need to be an expert to have them; these valuable skills …

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Join Us at the Student Employment Job Fair!

Join the Office of Student Employment at our student employment job fair! During this event, students will be able to meet with on-campus employers looking for talented future team members across all majors.

Burwell Center for Career Achievement

September 9, 2024

1:00 – …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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Finding His Path at Freddie Mac

Through his work at Freddie Mac, Ash Sikander has uncovered his sense of purpose and found a way to have a positive impact on others. Ash, who participates in Freddie Mac’s Finance Analyst Rotation Program, has been able to pair …

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Navigating Academia As A First-Gen Latinx Student: From A Latinx University Professor

As a Mexican-born, first-generation college student raised in Arizona, my ultimate goal was to graduate college. My parents had less than a sixth-grade education, so I never thought I would become a university professor teaching in spaces my family hadn’t …

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A Look At Our 2024 Pride Summit

Here at PowerToFly, we believe in celebrating Pride all year long but that doesn’t stop us from going all out each June with our annual Pride: Championing LGBTQIA+ Leaders & Allies summit!

We were thrilled that over 11,000 people registered …

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How Invesco’s Veronica Castillo Lifts Up Latinx Professionals at Work and in Her Community

Veronica Castillo is quick to point out that growing up, she was not fed by a silver spoon.

“My parents are of Mexican descent,” she explains. “My mom raised me as a single mom and migrant farm worker. We had …

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Transforming Learning Disability into Workplace Capability with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert

In today’s episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Alexandra Gilbert, CEO of consulting and coaching business Cape-Able Consulting LLC, a consulting agency created to help people with ADHD or learning disabilities struggling in their careers to reach their highest …

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Interested in Finding a Last-Minute Internship Opportunity this Summer? 

Act today by contacting 1-3 DU alumni. Use Crimson Constellation, LinkedIn, and other DU social media groups to connect with alumni who can help you find that perfect last-minute internship. See tips below on how to effectively leverage your DU …

By Evan Davis
Evan Davis
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Why Internships Matter – and how to Find One! 

WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP? 

An internship is a form of experiential learning that takes what you’ve learned in the classroom and gives you an opportunity to practice and apply it in a professional setting. Internships offer students the chance to …

By Evan Davis
Evan Davis
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You’re Not Too Late! 5 Internship Myths

If you’ve been wanting a summer internship but don’t have one landed just yet, don’t worry! There is still time to find a summer internship, and here are the 5 biggest myths about internships that can slow down your search. 

By Evan Davis
Evan Davis
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