Why is it important to write well? What does ‘writing well’ mean, anyway? Every day I read resumes, cover letters, personal statements, essays and email and text messages. So do you. Have you ever gotten a text that made no sense? Was the verb or subject missing? Maybe you thought […]
The brain is the human body’s most complex organ. Weighing about 3 pounds in adulthood and consisting of billions of tiny cells, the brain—the central organ of our nervous system— holds the secrets to our personality, use of language, memories, and the way our body operates. In July, UVM Associate Professor Alicia […]
Do you plan on having a job or internship lined up for June 2018? Think if you get started looking in March you’ll be way ahead of the game? Think again!! Recruiting has started happening earlier and earlier every year as companies compete for the best talent. There are currently […]
China’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Science and Technology issued an official notice last week on regulating the use of Science Citation Index (SCI) papers in the evaluation system […]
By Stuart Hart We have come a long way since 2002 when along with my colleague, C.K. Prahalad, I first identified the Base of the Pyramid (BoP). This term encompasses the more than four billion people — approximately 60 percent of all humanity — who earn $8/day or less, and […]
Networking as a graduate student can seem intimidating, there is often a lot of pressure to find the right job. Much like networking after undergrad there are lots of things you can do to get your name out there and build your network. Below are 9 strategies to network as […]
Download the App—Check the online list of companies attending or download the Pioneer Life App for the most detailed information about who is attending, employer contact information and what positions they have open. Prioritize and do your research. Employers expect you to come prepared. Be Open to Exploring—Regardless of your class year, or if you are […]
Careers for Media, Film & Journalism Majors WHAT IS A MEDIA, FILM, AND JOURNALISM STUDIES MAJOR? The University of Denver’s program in media, film and journalism studies focuses on a broad-based understanding of the role and operation of the media in contemporary society. The program prepares students for the competitive and continually […]
According to the annual survey of the American Association of Colleges and Universities, one of the top skills sought by employers is a combination of critical thinking and analytical reasoning. Our own sample of 162 employers who attended the Job and Internship Fair in March 2016 has confirmed this finding: […]
Our career advisors support many students through the internship and job search, and LinkedIn is always an interesting topic of conversation. Many students aren’t on LinkedIn, and this is often the case for DU alumni in Natural Sciences & Mathematics as well. In my experience, the students who are on […]
Getting that first interview is usually the most exciting part of the job application process. You’ve done your research and spent days, sometimes even weeks perfecting your CV and cover letter. And then, the waiting game. But have you ever found yourself lacking a flurry of recruiters or employers trying to […]
A wealth of current research tells us that the most critical factor in controlling undesirable turnover and increasing retention of talented people are the skills of managers. People join companies but they leave managers. Satisfied employees are critical to the success of your business. If they’re not happy on the […]
Calling all Seniors and graduating Master’s, J.D. and Ph.D. students! You’ve been working hard, the registrar just sent out commencement and cap and gown information and you are ready to graduate – but are you ready to start your career? Graduation is just two months away and while that might seem […]
Visit our first ever Career Carnival to meet career staff in a fun atmosphere! At this event, Career Advisors will help students set up their Pioneer Careers accounts and teach students about the new career milestones for each year during the student experience. Once students visit the career services tent, […]
Often the students are not worried about their future when they come to the university. They do not think about how easy will it be to find a job after graduation. One day it occurred to me: the incredible emotions and feelings engulfed me when I was on the path […]
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