Leveraging Social Media for Career Exploration

Often, when we think of social media and career development, we think of networking and connecting to new people. Certainly this is a useful benefit of social media. But did you know that social media can be helpful for your …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Who’s Asking All the Questions? What You Might Be Missing in Your Interviews

Why is it that preparing for an interview is so difficult? There are likely many answers to this question, but one obvious reason is that you don’t know what questions the interviewer(s) will ask. You can research the company, memorize …

By Andrew Gupton
Andrew Gupton Career Advisor
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The Benefits of Working with a Non-Profit

If you’re about to enter the workforce or are considering a career change due to a lack of fulfilling work in your current position, you may want to join the non-profit work sector. There are plenty of benefits to working …

By Jordan Perez
Jordan Perez
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8 Employee Benefits for Working Parents

We would all love to be able to stay home and take care of the kids without having to worry about going to work. But, for most of us, this just isn’t financially feasible. Raising kids is expensive, and even …

By Jane Hurst
Jane Hurst
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Explain It Like I’m 5: Sharing Your Research With a Wider Audience

Are you an undergraduate researcher? Whether you’re doing research on or off campus, figuring out the best ways to articulate your research can be challenging. This is true in discipline-specific settings (poster presentations and conference), but becomes even tougher when …

By Kimberly English
Kimberly English Career Advisor
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Milestone 1: Map Your Path

 

There are many ways to trace the path of your career journey. One such way is to create a resume or CV to serve as a map depicting where you’ve been, and also provide ideas about where you’re going.

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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Milestone 2: Build Your Connections

Build your One DU community of support which includes staff, employers, alumni and friends of the University all eager to support your career and professional success!

 

Why is Building Connections Important?

Nationally, about 70% of professionals indicate they found …

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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Milestone 3: Gain Experiences

Securing a high quality internship or professional experience that helps you develop the skills necessary for your future is a key step to preparing for your post-graduation goals.

We recommend that you target a position within a professional setting under …

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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Milestone 4: Launch Your Future

You are the sum of your experiences and now is your time to shine! Create your personal, professional narrative and learn to articulate your DU story in a compelling manner for any interview.

Why Is Interview Preparation Important?

After an …

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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What to do with a Media, Film, & Journalism Major?

Careers for Media, Film & Journalism Majors

WHAT IS A MEDIA, FILM, AND JOURNALISM STUDIES MAJOR?

The University of Denver’s program in media, film and journalism studies focuses on a broad-based understanding of the role and operation of the …

By Austin R Rowe
Austin R Rowe
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