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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

Articles

Career fair in 2019

How to get ready for career fairs

Campus career fairs are open to all students, regardless of major or year in school. Whether you attend an in-person or virtual fair, there are steps you can take to help you make a great first impression. Here are some tips for making the most of events this fall. Read more
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3 ways to make the most of your time in college

College is the time to explore, try new things and learn about your likes and dislikes. While you’re at CU Boulder, you’ll discover interests and passions that can help you figure out plans for the future. Here are three ways to make the most of your time here. Read more
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Unlock dozens of learning opportunities with all-access pass

With the FranklinCovey all-access pass, learners have access to a comprehensive suite of personal and professional development opportunities and resources. Read more
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5 tips for starting your internship or job search

Starting your job search early can lead to many benefits, such as securing a job or internship now, even if it doesn’t start until later. Here are a few ways to start your search this fall. Read more
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3 reasons to apply for an on-campus job

From paid research studies to part-time student jobs, there are many opportunities to work at CU Boulder. In addition to earning money, here are a few more benefits you’ll get by working on campus. Read more
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Introducing career development course content for faculty and staff

Faculty and staff can be instrumental in helping students figure out what to do after college. Career Services is excited to launch a new way for faculty and staff to incorporate career development content into existing Canvas courses. Read more
Read more at CU Boulder Today

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