Professional Attire Basics: Understanding Dress Expectations for the Interview and at Work

For some people in their first internship or moving into a new industry, learning about professional dress expectations and business attire can be daunting. What’s the difference between business casual and business professional? What’s appropriate to wear at a start-up? What …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Knowing Your Rights as an LGBTQ+ Worker

One of the unfortunate realities that LGBTQ+ people have to contend with is the potential for bias and discrimination in the workplace. While many more companies and organizations are becoming affirming and inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ workers, some job seekers …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Put Your Best Foot Forward and Prepare for a Career Fair!

Are you planning to attend a career fair?

Prepare for the fairs by reviewing these resources shared by the Employer Connections team. We can’t wait to see you at an event!

Tips on Resumes/Cover Letters
Interview Prep Help
Make an …

By Paige Luna
Paige Luna Assistant Director, Employer Connections
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Student Employment Positions in PCO

For students interested in working while pursuing their studies and gaining valuable skills and experience, our student employment positions are a great opportunity. We have both work-study funded and non-work study funded positions posted in PCO, DU’s central online internship …

By Stacey Stevens
Stacey Stevens Executive Director, Employer Connections & Alumni Career Engagement
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2020 Faculty Career Champions

The 2020 Faculty Career Champions have been selected!  For the past four years, Career & Professional Development has asked students what faculty members have made a significant contribution to their career and professional development path.  This year over 400 students …

By Jane Kolb
Jane Kolb Career & Professional Development
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Recordings of Prior Career Programs: LGBTQ+ Focus

Career & Professional Development has hosted several webinars recently. Below, you will find recordings of webinars focused on LGBTQ+ students and alumni, featuring panels of alumni and friends of DU sharing their experiences of being LGBTQ+ in their careers.

Career …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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4 Ways to Build a Meaningful Second Act, Even During a Crisis

In many ways, now seems like a crazy time to talk about your second act. The devastating impact of the coronavirus crisis on our economy, health and psyche has been staggering.

At this juncture, when even simple tasks like taking …

By Nancy Collamer, Author and Founder of MyLifeStyleCareer.com
Nancy Collamer, Author and Founder of MyLifeStyleCareer.com Author and Founder
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How Older Job Seekers Can Increase Their Tech Savvy

As organizations switch to work-from-home models in the wake of COVID-19 and interviews, on-boarding, and professional development all continue to go virtual, technology has become an even more important piece of the job search puzzle.

While job seekers of all …

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Feeling Distracted By Current Events? How to Stay Focused and Productive at Work

Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the national unrest of the past couple of months, many people are feeling overwhelmed and distracted by the news cycle.  And with your news feed vying for your attention at all times, it can feel …

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Afraid to Talk About Sensitive Topics at Work? Read this Guide First

Imagine this: you are at a meeting where some colleagues are beginning to talk about a sensitive topic, such as race and racism in higher education. You know that there is a possibility of accidentally offending someone with your thoughts, …

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