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

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Looking for a summer internship? Apply to CU PIIE

Are you looking for a summer internship? Are you interested in making a positive impact in your community? CU PIIE organizes paid internships to nonprofit and government agencies in the Denver and Boulder metro areas. Read more

How to write about your experience designing online, hybrid or remote courses

Over the past months, graduate students who teach or assist in teaching courses have gained experience with designing hybrid and remote courses. Review these tips for including your experience in résumés and cover letters. Read more

Now accepting applications for the Provost’s Fellowship in Information Science

The University Libraries invite graduate students to apply for this opportunity designed to expand one’s understanding of libraries’ and librarians’ roles in the evolving information ecosystem. Read more

Graduate School, Career Services host talks on nonacademic job searches

To further aid graduate students who are beginning to think about career pathways, the Graduate School, in partnership with Career Services, has created a series of special panels to connect students with alumni who have made transitions to successful careers beyond academia. Read more

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How to find a job in uncertain times

While there have been changes in the workforce due to the impacts of COVID-19, many companies and industries are continuing to hire. Read tips and resources for finding a job during uncertain times. Read more

How to stand out during the job search

The job search process can be competitive. But there’s one thing that can help you stand out from the crowd: your personal brand. Here are some tips for establishing and promoting your personal brand. Read more

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