5 Tips for a Career Change | How to Stay Realistic and Positive

Illustration by Marian Blair

Trying to transition to the social-impact sector, or maybe you’re just looking for a career change in general? First of all, congratulations. The choice to do something meaningful to you is a brave one. If it’s …

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The Ultimate Cover Letter Checklist (re-shared from Fast Company)

Some great things to think about how to make your cover letter stand out – helping you land that interview.

“When you write a cover letter, the goal is to connect and find a common link,” résumé writer and expert …

By Korbel Careers
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40 People to Follow on LinkedIn (Korbel MA Students)

Originally posted on LinkedIn by Nick Martin, CEO at TechChange.

Here are 40 PEOPLE TO FOLLOW who post regular job updates and career resources on LinkedIn.1. Craig Zelizer: social impact jobs + career coaching2. Mandy Van Deven: feminist/rights-based philanthropy …

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The Biden Administration Is Overhauling the Hiring Process for Foreign Service Applicants (Korbel MA Students)

Big changes to the FSO application process. The nearly 100-year-old test will play a less significant role in selecting qualified candidates.

Read more here: https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2022/04/biden-administration-overhauling-hiring-process-foreign-service-applicants/366121/

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Employer Information Session Recording

The Employer Connections Team hosted a Virtual Information Session with Colorado Parks & Wildlife on March 29th, 2022. This DU-specific event is your chance to meet and talk with leaders with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.  CPW is a nationally recognized …

By Paige Luna
Paige Luna Assistant Director, Employer Connections
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Comcast Information Session Recording

The Employer Connections Team hosted a Virtual Information Session with Comcast on November 12th, 2021. Meet four area managers from Comcast with active paid internships for you!

Guest information, along with positions available in each area:

Jamie Panagos, Executive Director, VIPER …

By Paige Luna
Paige Luna Assistant Director, Employer Connections
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The Only 7 Career-Readiness Tips You Really Need to Know

Deciding what to do after school and how to prepare for life after college can be stressful and time-consuming. But it doesn't have to be. If you follow the below seven stress-free tips, you'll be well prepared for the next …

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Celebrate National Student Employment Week!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 4th and 8th!

Throughout the Week

Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show their …

By Elise Goss-Alexander
Elise Goss-Alexander Director, Student Employment
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How to Apply Your Problem Solving Skills in the Workplace

Illustration by Marian Blair

Problem solving is a “soft skill” valued by just about every employer. And its importance will only grow in the future—the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025 (and beyond), employers will increasingly seek out creative …

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DNI Guidance on Marijuana Use

Blog by James P. Garay Heelan

Agencies received additional adjudicative guidance on three marijuana-related issues recently from the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), in its capacity as the Security Executive Agent with authority to set standards for security clearance adjudications …

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