Register for the 2025 Supervisor Learning Cohort!

Do you want to learn how to be an even better supervisor to your student employees AND get a certification to prove your exemplary supervision skills? Then, make sure to register for this years Supervisor Learning Cohort! This blog includes …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
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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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A Year of Connections: EC Team Year in Review

As we wrap up the 2024-2025 academic year, the University of Denver Employer Connections team is proud to highlight the numerous career development opportunities we’ve provided to students and alumni this year. Through a diverse range of events and programs, …

By Anna Metropulos
Anna Metropulos
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28 Journaling Prompts for Mental Health That You’ll Actually Want to Try

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions? Life gets messy, and sometimes, sorting through it all can feel impossible. That’s where a cheap and easy trick can help: Journaling.

Journaling is more than just putting words on …

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What To Do If You Suspect a Layoff Is Coming: How to Stay One Step Ahead

In March 2025, layoffs in the U.S. exceeded 275,000—a near-record high. With so many jobs being cut, the possibility of a future layoff feels very real for many workers. So what should you do if you suspect you’re one …

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Celebrate National Student Employment Week 2025!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 14th and 18th!

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

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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Meet our Student Employees & Supervisor of the Year 2025!

The University of Denver’s 2,500+ student employees form the backbone of the University, gaining important professional development experience while supporting the entire community. In recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements, the University coordinates an annual selection process to choose …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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Interstride: NEW Career Search Tailored to International Students

Navigating the job market as an international student in today’s environment can certainly be challenging.
Especially given the strict immigration requirements for international students, job boards are often not
very enlightening. Job postings on most websites contain inadequate information; no …

By Korbel Careers
Korbel Careers
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15 Simple Ways to Appreciate Your Student Employees!

Supervisors! National Student Employment Week is coming up in the Spring 2025 Quarter, running from April 13th through the 19th. To show your appreciation to your student employee, we’ve created 15 simple ways that you can recognize their hard work …

By Sana Khayat Kholghy
Sana Khayat Kholghy
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401(k) Match Explained: What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever read anything about 401(k) plans, you’ve likely heard that a 401(k) match is like free money from your employer. And maybe it sounded too good to be true—after all, nothing in life is free, right? Well, it …

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