Apply Online Successfully: Learn about Applicant Tracking Systems

Have you ever wondered what happens when you apply to jobs online? Does it feel like your resume falls into a black hole, never to return? Have you submitted lots of applications online with no responses? Keep reading to learn …

By Megan Pritchett
Megan Pritchett Assistant Director, Serves Graduate Students
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Tips for a Job Application Refresh

Stuck at home due to the pandemic (or for any other reason)? Especially if you’re between jobs, this could be the perfect opportunity to hit reset and take a fresh approach to your job applications. If you’re looking to say …

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Transferable Skills: The Key to Landing Your Dream Job

For many people, making a career switch might feel like you’re starting over from scratch. But that’s not true: You have transferable skills. “Most job seekers think the skills they use for their current job only translate for that particular …

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Tips for Drafting a Resume in the U.S.

If you are new to internship or job searching in the U.S., resume writing can seem a little daunting. Chances are, you have built a resume to the specifications of your home country, but might not be sure how to …

By Kimberly English
Kimberly English Career Advisor
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What Wonder Woman and Hermione Granger Can Teach Women about Career Success

I recently talked with an international student who expressed how hard it was for her to write her resume. Culturally, she had been taught that promoting herself was bragging and inappropriate. She came to the U.S. and our DU career …

By Cindy Hyman
Cindy Hyman Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development
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How to Include Honors and Awards in Your Resume

If you are a student or a recent graduate trying to find work, you may not have a lot of experience to list on your resume. But you do have other achievements and accomplishments to show that you are a …

By Jane Hurst
Jane Hurst
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To Write or Not to Write: Things to Know about Cover Letters

So you’re getting out there on the job market. Good for you! You’re ready. You have a great deal of education behind you. You even managed to get authoritative references. You may lack job experience, but that’s something you’ll gain. …

By Kelvin Fogarty
Kelvin Fogarty
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Enhance Your Resume and Make It Shine

Thinking about how to enhance your resume? If you’re not sure of the best way to get started here are a few resume concepts to keep in mind.

1.) Limit the use of color: Call me a resume traditionalist, but …

By Andrew Gupton
Andrew Gupton Career Advisor
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5 Tips to Secure Great Job References

5 Tips to Secure Great Job References

Part of your job search involves asking for references. Employers ask for references because they want to know what others have to say about you. Your references praise or criticism can sway the …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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How to Write a Cover Letter for Internships

Are you interested in taking on an internship while you are in college? If so, you can’t just walk in and expect to get the job. You need to apply like you would for any paying job, which means that …

By Jane Hurst
Jane Hurst
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