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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Financing Your Graduate Education

Are you thinking about graduate school, or are in the middle of the admissions process? If so, you might be thinking about how you will finance your education. Financial aid looks a little bit different for graduate school than it …

By Kimberly English
Kimberly English Career Advisor
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Internships and Careers at Microsoft for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Ranked by Forbes as #2 on their list of World’s Best Employers, Microsoft Corp. proudly carries at least a dozen other boast-worthy rankings, including #3 World’s Most Valuable Brand, #16 Top Regarded Company, and #50 America’s Best Employer. Who better …

By Beth Wade
Beth Wade Assistant Director, Career & Professional Development
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5 Careers You Can Get with that Computer Science Degree

There’s no doubt that technology is a pervasive part of society today. Which is why computer science isn’t going anywhere! In fact, if anything thanks to the disruptions of new technologies, businesses and governments need computer science experts now more …

By Craig Lebrau
Craig Lebrau Country Manager
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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Disclosing Disabilities to a Potential Employer

Preparing for the interview process is challenging for everyone. Paramount to all other aspects of an interview, are honesty and authenticity on the side of both the candidate and the employer. In the job search, the candidate is a product and …

By Beth Wade
Beth Wade Assistant Director, Career & Professional Development
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How to Choose an Ethical Company for Your Next Career Move

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As Millennials and Generation Z graduate from university and start building their careers, a new job landscape will form. Many studies and reports tell us that the Millennial job seeker is interested in working for brands and …

By Nicola Mills
Nicola Mills
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Taking a Mindful Minute this Holiday Season

No matter which holidays you celebrate in the wintertime, if any, you might feel an increase in stress this time of year. With final exams at school, coworkers out of the office, a slow job search season, family and friends …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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