Leadership and Development

How to get involved

Volunteer

Find like-minded students who are leading change in our local and global community.

Help the community with opportunities through the Volunteer Resource Center
Promote sustainability on campus through Ralphie's Green Stampede
Welcome new CU Boulder students by becoming a Journey Leader
Promote health on campus through the HealthBuffs peer program

Leadership Opportunities

Step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Join a leadership program to gain new skills.

For additional opportunities, check out other campus leadership programs.

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Find a job or an internship

Find a job or apply for an internship to meet new people, gain real life experience and connect with your community.

Find a job on campus
Work off campus
Apply for jobs and internships
Create a profile with Handshake
Sign up for a temporary one-time job through On-Call employment

Skills and experience

Finding ways to step out of your comfort zone and be a leader within your community can have a real impact on your development as a student. We employ nearly 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students across all of our departments.

Students who work, do an internship or find other ways to get involved are on a path to gain experiences and skills in:

Connecting knowledge to application
Professionalism and leadership
Communication
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork
Interpersonal communication
Organizational productivity
Customer service
Technical learning such as graphic design, research and more

These areas of growth and development are also desired by future employers when they hire new graduates.

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Career Services

Staff can help you explore academic pursuits, career interests and more. Check out their workshops or meet with a career development advisor to get started. Career Services also offers:

Major and career exploration
Explore your individual strengths through CliftonStrengths
Career events and mock interviews
Help with resumes, cover letters

Learn more about Career Services

Upcoming Career Events

Articles

5 ways to build foundational skills as a student

While you are learning professional skills in the courses you take, you can also develop skills during your time at CU Boulder through the activities you pursue. Here are ways to develop foundational skills as a student. Read more

3 reasons to bring real-world projects into your classroom

Career Services is partnering with Riipen to offer an experiential learning marketplace, allowing faculty and staff to add projects to their courses or programs easily. Learn more, plus register for a virtual info session on Dec. 4. Read more

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How grad students can use AI in the job search process

Tools like ChatGPT can be helpful in your job and internship search as a graduate student, but there are also clear limitations. Get tips for using AI in your job search. Read more

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4 ways to use AI in your job search

Artificial intelligence is a powerful and accessible tool that you can use to level the playing field in the job and internship search process. Tools like ChatGPT can be helpful in your job and internship search, but there are also clear limitations. Get tips for using AI in your job search. Read more

Top career workshops every student should attend

Whether you're starting your job or internship search, looking to build skills or need resume help, Career Services offers a variety of workshops to support students throughout their academic journey and prepare for life after CU. Read more

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Free quizzes, tools and tips to help you decide on a major

Are you thinking of changing your major, or trying to narrow down your options and decide on a major? Check out free resources to help you consider your interests and strengths, and explore the different paths toward a degree. Read more

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