How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …

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How—and When—to Include Projects on Your Resume (Plus Examples!)

If you’ve completed a project you’re especially proud of, it’s natural to want to show it off on your resume—and it might even help you land your next job. Projects that potentially belong on your resume can come from your …

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6 Tips for Success at a Career Fair!!

 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 …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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Student Engagement – Thoughts from a Faculty Career Champion

The favorite part of my role in Corporate America was not the many meetings or endless business travel, but my time on the shop floor, working with hourly associates, supervisors and managers to explore solutions to improve performance and job …

By Jack Buffington
Jack Buffington Program Director and Assistant Professor of the Practice, Daniels College of Business/University College
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10 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Student Employee

The Week of April 12th is Student Employee Appreciation Week! It’s an entire week to recognize student employees’ contribution to the campus and community through their work while attending college. Effective recognition should be fair (everyone should be appreciated in …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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Orientation for Student Employees in Canvas

Great news! 

All newly hired student employees who have not worked on-campus in the past year are auto-enrolled in Student Employee Orientation through Canvas. Given the often-hectic and varied schedule of our student employees, we designed a course suited to …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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On-Boarding Checklist for Student Employees

Follow the checklist below to successfully on-board your student employee(s).
Prior to First Day
Create training & 1:1 meeting plan for the quarter.
Schedule time to greet student and complete first day agenda items.
Send the New Hire Survey via …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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Career Skills for Students & Student Employees

Students and student employees have the opportunity to learn important career skills in their positions. Learning these skills now, in an educational environment and with a great supervisor, makes them more prepared for the world of work.

Based on extensive …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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How Can Employers Create Safe Spaces for Women & People of Color? [Interview]

Mikaela Kiner is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and HR consultant who recently authored the book Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace, in which she interviewed thirteen successful, mission-driven women to …

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Employers: Posting Post-Graduate & Internship Positions in PCO

PCO is DU’s internship and job board for students and alumni. It’s a one-stop shop where students will find student employment positions, internships, & full-time opportunities on the site. They can also make appointments with their career advisor and register …

By Paige Luna
Paige Luna Assistant Director, Employer Connections
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