Career Development

As a CU Boulder student or graduate, you have access to a wide range of career planning and development resources. Students can connect with Career Services for workshops, one-on-one appointments, and career counseling. Alumni can take advantage of two free career advising sessions and explore additional networking opportunities through the Alumni Association. Check out the additional career resources we've compiled below! 

IAFS/CU Resources

Career Help On Demand

Check out tons of online resources you have access to as a CU student/alum! Examples include: MySkills (IdentiKey required); What Can I Do with This Major? (job ideas); Handshake (job board)

CU's Career Services

We encourage you to get started with Career Services to start your job search and obtain resources about cover letters, resumes, and professional interviews. 

Global Careers

Check out Career Services's Global Careers webpage specifically for those of you interested in working, teaching, interning or volunteering internationally.

Alumni Career Support

Visit CU Boulder Alumni Career Services to schedule a free advising session. Access free MySkills resources through the Forever Buffs Network (log in, click Resources, and sort by Career Services or On-Demand).

External Resources

Below is a list of some local, national, and global organizations which could be potential employers for International Affairs majors: 

Local  
Boulder Jalapa Friendship City ProjectsRocky Mountain MicroFinance InstituteWorld                DenverPosner                      Center
General / Government
Central Intelligence AgencyDefense Intelligence AgencyDisaster Relief Agencies
Global Development JobsNational Security AgencyPeace Corps
UN CareersUS Committee for Refugees and ImmigrantUS Department of State
AIESEC LeadershipFund for the Public InterestFederal Government
IndeedWomen in International Security  
Education / Journalism
American Institute for Foreign StudyCouncil on International Educational ExchangeFullbright Scholars Program
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign LanguageInternational Journalists NetworkNational Association of International Educators
Teach for America  
International Trade / Economics
Americas Society and Council of the AmericasCenter for International Private EnterpriseCouncil for Foreign Relations
International Trade AdministrationInternational Chamber of CommerceUS International Trade Commission
World BankWorld Economic ForumWorld Trade Organization