How to Write a Follow-Up E-mail After You’ve Submitted an Application

Have you applied to an internship or job and haven’t heard anything back? A significant amount of companies do not keep applicants updated on the status of their application – whether it be because the applicant isn’t qualified or because …

By Ashton Butler
Ashton Butler Career Advisor
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Staying in Denver after graduation? Don’t give up your college roommate!

As anyone working or attending college in Colorado, you know the quality of life it can bring.  You already realize it is a great place to live, work and play.  Each year  Career & Professional Development surveys DU recent graduates …

By Jane Kolb
Jane Kolb Career & Professional Development
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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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Build Skills and Earn Money Through Project Work

Are you looking for some ways to earn money and gain experience while being a virtual student? While Pioneer Careers has numerous job and internship listings, there are several sites out there that can connect you with short-term freelance projects …

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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5 Internship Facts You Won’t Believe

Internships can change the trajectory of your intended career path.  They provide valuable insights into an industry, job or employer you’ve been considering.  Plus, employers expect students to have some experience by graduation.  Get inspired and start your search now!

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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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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Summer Internship Award Program Recipient Spotlight: Grace Williams – US Embassy in the Philippines

Grace Williams is a senior at DU studying International Studies and International Business. Through the Summer Internship Award Program, which provides funding for unpaid internships, Grace interned last summer with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines  as a Public Diplomacy …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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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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7 Tips for an Academic Job Search

 SEVEN TIPS FOR AN ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH

Finding Jobs—Review college/university websites as well as the website of your professional associations. Other options include higheredjobs.com, chroniclevitae.com and careers.insidehighered.com.

Do Your Research– Check-out the department as well as the faculty and …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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