We’ve all been there—messing around with countless settings in Google Drive or Word trying to make the resume look just right. Especially when it comes to aligning locations and dates to the right margin, it can seem like a delicate …
“Can I see your resume?” “Bring a copy of your resume!” “You need a resume!” “Update your resume!”
How many different messengers in your life have shared one of these “helpful” comments as you prepare for an internship or job …
Stewart Devine is the United States Department of State Diplomat-In-Residence for the Rocky Mountains region. His office is based in the Josef Korbel School of International Studies here at the University of Denver. He is available as a resource, not …
Job searching is stressful, especially if you’re navigating a change in the middle of your career. Don’t get discouraged. There’s a lot you can do to help position yourself for success. Here are just a few tips on how to …
Getting organized is key to your success. The thesis will not magically happen. It will not write itself and you cannot absorb theory through pillow osmosis—though that would be nice. A former boss told me that theses and dissertations require …
Make time to think.
No seriously, make time to think. Schedule this, too. (can you tell I like schedules)?
At the very least, accept that this is part of the writing, or pre-writing process. Great writing doesn’t just happen. Spontaneous …
There are a lot of reasons to do a thesis or dissertation, and probably just as many not to. In my graduate program, International and Intercultural Communication, students have the option to complete a thesis or an internship. Here are …
Half the battle of the job search is simply in having clarity around what you want to do and how you want to plug-in, then finding the companies doing those things. As a multi-pronged approach to the job search, it …
A key part of the job search process is your ability to network. Networking is a way to stand out amongst your peers. When talking with colleagues, potential employers, and alumni, be sure you are your best professional self. Talk …
How do you set yourself apart from other candidates? One of the biggest dilemmas with gaining a competitive advantage in the job and internship market is having a robust resume with transferrable skills. It is not enough to simply graduate …
