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

7 ways to gain professional experience

There are many ways to gain professional experience outside of a traditional internship or job. Here are some opportunities to consider. Read more

4 tips to help you prepare for your job search as a grad student

For grad students planning to graduate in May or August, now is a great time to begin preparing for your job search. Here’s a checklist to get you started. Read more

How to prepare for the Health Professions Virtual Fair Series

The virtual fair will take place March 2–4 and allow you to connect with a variety of health professions programs. Here are some tips for making the most of the virtual fair. Read more

How to prepare for an interview

The interview is your chance to highlight your experiences, personality and potential. Whether your interview is in-person or happening virtually, get tips to help you prepare and feel confident. Read more

4 tips and tricks to use with Handshake

Looking for an internship or job? The best place for CU students to find opportunities is through Handshake. Get tips and tricks for making the most of it. Read more

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Get tips for starting your industry job search

It’s never too early to prepare for your industry job search. With virtual career fairs coming up, here are some tips to help you get ready. For more job searching tips, attend the Industry Job Search Seminar Series for Graduate Students beginning Feb. 2. Read more

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