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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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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Top 4 Tips for Graduate School Applications

Hello, I am Brett Semelsberger, currently rounding off my senior year at the University of Denver. Alongside my academic pursuits, I have had the privilege of serving as a career peer advisor at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement, where …

By Brett Semelsberger
Brett Semelsberger
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Summer with Student Employment

Summer may be here, but the Office of Student Employment is too! Join us throughout the summer to learn about your place in the student employment community.

For supervisors:
So You Want to Hire a…

We know that having a …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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Supervisor Learning Cohort

The Supervisor Learning Cohort is a group learning opportunity for supervisors on campus to deepen their skills and understanding around supervision. You will meet once a week for 7 weeks, and throughout will participate in valuable discussions and reflections surrounding …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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10 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Student Employee for NSEW!

Calling all Supervisors! DU’s National Student Employment Week (April 8 – 12) is quickly approaching! Would you like to show appreciation for your student employees, but tight on budget? We got you.

The Office of Student Employment has created free …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2024!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 8th and 12th!

Throughout the Week
Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show their …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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