Career Advice

By the time you get to an interview, the employer has already decided that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. This is an opportunity for them to decide if you will be a good fit and contribute to the team. It is your chance to highlight your experiences,...

Resume Samples First or Second Year Student Senior or Recent Graduate STEM Student Your resume is the first thing an employer will use to consider whether to bring you in for an interview or not. This document is critical and could be your only chance to convince the recruiter you...

“What are you going to do after graduation?” “What do you want to do with your degree?” Sometimes it can feel like these types of questions come up a lot, especially with family. Whether you’re certain of your future plans or still figuring it out, there are ways to make...

Finishing an internship or working a part-time job is a huge accomplishment and something that you’ll want to show off on your resume. If you gained any work experience over the summer, now is the best time to use it as a stepping stone to your professional career. Here are...

Attending career fairs ranks among the top four ways that CU Boulder students obtain an internship or first job out of college. The atmosphere creates a foundation for successful interactions that could potentially lead to employment. But we get it—career fairs are intimidating and oftentimes, nerve-wracking. But if your dream...

It's important to remember that networking is just a conversation. Here are a few strategies to help you feel more comfortable when making connections this year.

Adjusting to campus life and getting familiar with all of the opportunities to tap into can be overwhelming. Trust us, we’ve been in your shoes. It’s important to know that you are not alone and that your peers are here to help you through every step of your college career...

The key to making sure you land a job before graduation is to start preparing early. Those who wait for the end of the spring semester to prepare for the job hunt will find that they missed out on a lot of great opportunities. Here are a few tips to help kick-start your job search.

Your time at CU will help you develop all kinds of skills you’ll use throughout your career. Many of those skills will come from your academic experience, and others you can develop through experiences such as internships, study abroad and research projects—called transferable or soft skills. Transferable skills are skills...

Whether you're seeking your first internship or need to secure your post-graduation plans, attending a campus career fair is a great place to start! Most positions are filled from networking opportunities like career fairs, so don't miss your chance to make a big impression. Here are five quick tips to...