How to Answer the Hiring Question: Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?

“Where do you see yourself in five years?” – This is a quintessential interview question that many of you would have faced or even struggled to formulate an answer for. 

As a hiring manager, I personally use two variations of …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Meet the 2023 Faculty Career Champions

The University of Denver is known for close faculty/student interactions and mentoring throughout a student’s’ entire time at DU. Building a constellation of mentors starts on day one for students and is vital for a meaningful 4D Experience. Now in …

By Maya Grant
Maya Grant
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How to Write a Resume for a First Job

How to Write a Resume for a First Job

A resume for a first job should focus on your future as well as your past.

While you might be low on job experience, there are more ways of highlighting your …

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Use professional field-tested resume templates that follow the exact "resume rules" employers look for. Easy to use and done within minutes!
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Student Employment Positions in PCO

PCO

Student employment positions are now posted in PCO, along with internships and full-time positions. Jump into this system to search for and apply for positions. In this same system, you can also make an appointment with career advisors and …

By Laine Stubbs
Laine Stubbs
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Internships for Credit

If you have landed an internship, you might be wondering what steps you need to take in order to secure credit for the experience. Below are some important tips and considerations.

Basics of Internship Credit

Securing Credit for Your Internship

By Heidi J. Perman
Heidi J. Perman Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career & Professional Development
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Setting up Automatic Internship or Job Search Filters and Alerts on PCO (Korbel MA Students)

To maximize your searches on PCO, make sure to set up saved searches and alerts to help ensure you are the first to know about that perfect internship or job opportunity!

Log on to PCO, and select “Job Board” from …

By Korbel Careers
Korbel Careers
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Finding Purpose at the Kennedy Mountain Campus

Learn about a collaboration between DU’s career services offices who developed a retreat at the Kennedy Mountain Campus called Designing for Careers and Lives of Purpose. This 2 1/2 day event brought together undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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The Role of Authentic Leadership in Building Trust and Inspiring High-Performing Teams

Perhaps you admire a famous leader’s direct communication style or academic speaking style. So, you adopt their habits.

But these characteristics you admire don’t come naturally to you. After months of pretending, you’re exhausted by trying to act like someone …

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Take Our Quiz | What’s Your Workplace Communication Style?

Even when we’re speaking the same language, we all communicate a little differently. Some people offer short, straightforward responses or explanations while others might add a ton of detail.

Knowing your own communication style—and learning to adapt to different styles—can …

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Unleashing Creativity in Executive Leadership: Fostering Innovation and Out-of-the-Box Thinking

Dr. Govardhan Singh Rathore saw a problem in Ranthambore National Park in India, where his father was a steward.

The park protected tigers, but farmers logged its trees to sell for firewood and to give their cows space to graze. …

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