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 …
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 StevensExecutive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
LinkedIn can be an extremely powerful tool for growing your network and meeting new people. Don’t know where to start? Check out these practical ways to use LinkedIn as a networking tool!
1. Polish Your Profile
You may wonder why …
By Megan Pritchett
Megan PritchettAssistant Director, Serves Graduate Students
When you’re considering a new career path, it can feel exciting to make a change and explore new possibilities, but changing careers can also come with new obstacles and requires a new mindset. If you’re considering a new career path, …
By Megan Pritchett
Megan PritchettAssistant Director, Serves Graduate Students
Networking can be a great way to meet interesting people and is a good way to discover opportunities. The key to being successful is to expand your thinking and consider networking something that you do on …
Connecting DU, Mentor-For-A-Moment, Career Fairs, Employer Meet & Greets. These events are happening all over campus throughout the year and for many they may create anxiety about how to show up and make the most of the connections with DU …
Has received some form of inquiry from a company or organization in our community about hiring your students?
Wishes they had time to do more with your industry connections but just don’t …
The job search can be stressful for anyone. You have to find a company you like offering a position you’re qualified for (and will hopefully enjoy!), and then you have to submit your application, reach out to your potential references, …
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 CurtisAssistant Director of Employer and Industry Engagement