Finance A to Z

It doesn’t matter how brilliant an entrepreneur or skilled an artisan you are, without some basic financial knowledge, even the best business ideas can falter and fail. Here we offer some key vocabulary words courtesy of Investopedia.com and Salary.com to …

By Grace Goodman
Grace Goodman Assistant Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Diplomat in Residence- Stewart Devine

Stewart Devine is the United States Department of State Diplomat-In-Residence for the Rocky Mountains region. His office is based in the Josef Korbel School of International Studies here at the University of Denver. He is available as a resource, not …

By Korbel Careers
Korbel Careers
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Why Should Alumni Use a Career Coach?

Are you a DU alum looking for a new job? Thinking about changing careers? Looking for that perfect pre-retirement gig? Then perhaps a career coach is the right option for you. You wouldn’t ask the local dry cleaner to fix …

By Cindy Hyman
Cindy Hyman Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Get Help With the Do’s and Don’ts of Pioneer Careers

You’ve seen the announcements and the posts about our exciting new platform for Pioneer Careers.  Still need some help in learning how to use it? We’ve created 4 short videos to help you maximize the useful tools in Pioneer Careers:

Searching for …

By Mary Michael Hawkins
Mary Michael Hawkins Senior Director, Undergraduate Career & Professional Development
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Advice for Mid-Career Job Seekers

Job searching is stressful, especially if you’re navigating a change in the middle of your career. Don’t get discouraged. There’s a lot you can do to help position yourself for success. Here are just a few tips on how to …

By Andrew Gupton
Andrew Gupton Career Advisor
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Re-Think Your Approach to Work-Life Balance

How many times have you heard advice to draw boundaries between work and home, to set up a separate study space away from where you relax, or keep meticulous track of your time? And how many times have you said, …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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LinkedIn Summary Made Easy

Your LinkedIn profile should always include a summary! This is the first thing on your profile and is extremely important as you build your network. It is your digital first impression. Your summary should allow your true, professional self to …

By Ronie Kononova
Ronie Kononova Student Marketing Assistant
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2 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Footprint Over Break

Winter Break is here and it’s the perfect time to get cozy and focus inward. Make some cocoa, curl up in your favorite chair, and settle in for some selfie-reflection.

Breaks from school are great times to look over your …

By Kyle Inselman
Kyle Inselman Director, Alumni Career & Professional Development
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Jobs Outside Academia for PhD’S

JOBS OUTSIDE ACADEMIA FOR Ph.D’S

Do you have a PhD and are now thinking about exploring non-academic career options? The key is being open to applying your skills, abilities and interests in a wide variety of positions and industries.

Here …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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Leverage the Power of Words to Craft Compelling Resume Content

Half the battle of creating strong resumes is in developing content that truly illuminates your strengths and showcases your accomplishments; telling the story of your past experiences in a compelling manner is where most folks struggle. Whether your experience was paid or unpaid, …

By Carolyn Sommers
Carolyn Sommers Associate Director, Serves Undergraduate CAHSS & Exploring Students
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