2021 School District Virtual Career Fair Session Recordings

The Employer Connections Team hosted several school districts from the Denver metro area at our 2021 School District Virtual Career Fair. Employers at this event are actively recruiting from all majors with opportunities varying from teachers, to paraprofessionals, social workers, …

By Paige Luna
Paige Luna Assistant Director, Employer Connections
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How to secure a strong recommendation letter (Korbel MA Students)

Strong references are typically the second most important part of an application, right after your application essay, statement or cover letter. But, who should you ask? How should you ask? The key to securing strong recommendation letters really is about …

By Jamie Polliard
Jamie Polliard Internship Program & Office Manager
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Insider’s Guide to the UN Updated – Release date March 30, 2021 (Korbel MA Students)

NPR journalist Linda Fasulo’s guide to the United Nations has been revised and updated – due to be released March 30, 2021. This guide has established a reputation as one of the most authoritative and insightful books on its subject.

By Jamie Polliard
Jamie Polliard Internship Program & Office Manager
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12 Tips for Speeding Up the Security Clearance Process (Korbel MA Students)

By:  / Jan 10, 2021
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2021/01/10/12-tips-for-speeding-up-the-security-clearance-process/

There is good news for those following the saga of personnel security and background investigations processing—the backlog of pending security clearance background investigations has been drastically reduced over the past year or so, …

By Heather Rutherford
Heather Rutherford Career Advisor
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What’s Included in a Secret Clearance Investigation? (Korbel MA Students)

By: Lindy Kyzer / Jan 25, 2021
https://news.clearancejobs.com/2021/01/25/whats-included-in-a-secret-clearance-investigation

There are three basic levels of security clearance – Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential. The vast majority of security clearances are issued at the Secret level. Each of these clearances ties to an investigative …

By Heather Rutherford
Heather Rutherford Career Advisor
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101 Internship Interview Questions Top Internship Programs Ask

Today, more than 40 percent of all entry-level full-time hires in the U.S. are sourced through internship programs. Which means that, for those looking to work for the most desired and admired employers in the country, internships are no longer …

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Internships: 5 Tips To Career Success

Internships are not just a good idea, they are critical to your career success. Here are 5 reasons why they are important:

Employers want to see experience—Classroom knowledge is essential, but employers also want to see work experience on …

By Patty Hickman
Patty Hickman Director, Serves Graduate Students
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Apply Online Successfully: Learn about Applicant Tracking Systems

Have you ever wondered what happens when you apply to jobs online? Does it feel like your resume falls into a black hole, never to return? Have you submitted lots of applications online with no responses? Keep reading to learn …

By Megan Chambers
Megan Chambers Assistant Director, Graduate Career and Professional Development
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Tell Your Story – Journalism for Change

Grace Ganz is a senior at DU, who is getting her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science. She is a double major in Journalism and Music Performance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Grace was able to …

By Grace Braddish
Grace Braddish
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Tell Your Story – Connecting Students in Crisis

Jacqui Tejada is an alumna of the Graduate School of Social Work. She obtained her Master’s degree in social work in 2016. She is now a Student Affairs Case Manager at the University of California San Diego in La Jolla, …

By Grace Braddish
Grace Braddish
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