Many working parents struggle with the equally important responsibilities of raising a family and providing for them. There is a fundamental need—and for many parents, a real want and desire—to work. However, many simultaneously feel a pull towards home and to be with children, especially young ones. Given these conflicting […]
For the privileged and lucky ones who get to pursue a college education, college life can be a magical bubble. The dynamics, lifestyle, and nuances of college life are starkly different from that of real life. While some skills learned in college would help in landing a decent job, the […]
Some people know what they want to do with their lives almost from the time they are able to walk and talk, while other may drift around between jobs for years before they finally find their calling and sadly some with never truly realize their passion. Regardless of which category […]
You have finally graduated, and it’s time to get out there into the real world and begin your career. So, you need to start using all of the job search tools that are available at your disposal. Did you know that the social media sites you use can also be […]
Did you know that Career & Professional Development has current students trained as Career Peer Advisors? We have a team of undergraduate and graduate students who can help you with all of your resume, cover letter, and job or internship search needs. If you live in a residence hall, these […]
Though our preferences and predilections can change over time, fundamentally we remain the same. We like certain things, are drawn to certain types of people and situations and make decisions in characteristic ways. But have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Or why you are drawn to […]
By Chemeketa SBDC As a business advisor, I routinely ask my clients “What sets you apart from your competition?” and “What is your competitive advantage?” I frequently receive the answer “I charge less than my competition.” That alwaysraises red flags for me, and I worry about this business owner getting thinnerand thinner […]
A term originally coined by the United States War College, a “VUCA” world is one in which things are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. Following the collapse of the USSR and the end of the Cold War, the VUCA framework took over where only binary options had previously existed. Eric […]
So, you’ve finally received your business degree, and your goal is to become a project manager. What steps do you need to take in order to achieve that goal? First, you need to realize the difference between managing projects and being a project manager. If you manage projects as part […]
While every program will have specific requirements, there are some common elements to grad school applications. When planning to apply to grad school, prepare to meet the following requirements for most programs: Transcripts You’ll need to send in your transcript from DU (and any other institution you’ve attended in the […]
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 […]
Are you interested in making a positive impact on the world? Are you interested in an internship or professional career in social justice? The Meet Up for Social Impact might be the perfect place for you to jump-start your search for internships and jobs! This will be an excellent opportunity […]
Each company solves the problem of staff shortages in its own way. Some develop tempting compensation packages and entice specialists from competing firms; others improve the system of training or invent special motivational programs. Each method has its pros and cons. A universal human resource management tool has not yet […]
Why some people search for a job for months without results while others get employed in a couple of weeks? Everything depends on your attitude. A job search is a serious process that demands setting goals, creating a plan, and sticking to it. Regular job hunting in different areas using various approaches is […]
When you are trying to get a new business off the ground, it is not enough to just think that you are going to succeed. You need to feel like you are going to succeed, and in order to do this, you need to put yourself into a special mindset, […]
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