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It’s never too early to think about life after CU

Getting involved at CU is a great way to develop your skills, gain experience and prepare for your next step.

Leadership and Development

How to get involved

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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
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Leadership Opportunities

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

  • CU GOLD
  • Multicultural Leadership Scholars 
  • Conference of World Affairs
  • Leadership studies minor
  • Air Force ROTC
  • Residence Hall Association
  • Dean of Students Leadership & Values Council

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

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5 documents to work on this summer for your academic job search

The academic hiring season is fast approaching. As you prepare for your academic job search, here are five crucial documents you can begin to draft. Read more
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Tips to boost your career docs this summer

Summer break is a great time to prepare for your job or internship search. Preparing your career documents and profiles is an important task to check off your to-do list. Read more
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Ways to gain professional experience this summer

It’s not too late to take advantage of opportunities to gain professional experience this summer. Even if you don’t have an internship lined up, you can still use your time to expand your skills and enhance your resume. Read more
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Tips for managing stress during your job or internship search

Looking for a job or internship can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety for many students. Here are some tips to help you feel better throughout the process. Read more
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How to avoid these common job searching mistakes

Sometimes an unintentional mistake can keep you from a great job or internship opportunity. Here are four tips to help you avoid some common pitfalls when seeking employment. Read more
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