Alumni Career & Professional Development

DU offers career support for alumni in all phases of their professional lives.

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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“Why Am I Not Getting Interviews?” Here’s What Might Be Going Wrong

You’ve been applying for jobs, tweaking your resume, and maybe even writing cover letters (some might argue they’re not relevant anymore—but why not stand out with a stellar one, right?). And yet, you’re not getting any interviews. It’s frustrating, especially …

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6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

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Inclusive Commute: A Black History Month Reading List

A friend of mine was telling me not long ago that, for a culture to persist and thrive, it needs media representation. I agree with him completely. In fact, he reaffirmed my belief that one of the best ways to …

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How to Use AI for a Smarter Job Search

Whether you’re new to AI or you’ve been using tools like ChatGPT since they launched, there are lots of great ways you can use AI for a smarter job search.

AI (artificial intelligence) lets you find the perfect jobs to …

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Alumni Career and Professional Development Contact Info

Phone
303.871.4331
Address

Burwell Center for Career Achievement
2190 E. Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210

Quick Question Phone Hours

Tuesday 12 PM – 1 PM
Thursday 3 PM - 4 PM

Call for any career related questions!

Calls and voicemails received outside of our office hours will be returned within two business days. We also welcome quick questions over email at alumnicareers@du.edu.