Due 2/7: Block Break 5 Job Shadow Day

The Colorado College Student Government Association in conjunction with the Career Center and the Office of Alumni and Family Relations is proud to announce a local job shadow day experience during Fifth Block Break. Local alumni have graciously volunteered to host students at their organizations for up to one day (Feb. 14th or 15th). The…

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”…and more strategies

by HEATHER FREISERSponsored by Enterprise Holdings Re-posted from The Muse Loved because it’s predictable. Feared because it’s excruciatingly open-ended. “Tell me about yourself” may be the single-most prolific interview question known to man. Other variants include, “So let’s start with you—what brings you here today?” And, “Why don’t you kick it off by telling us a little…

2/26: Senior Wine Tasting: Does the glass really matter?

Does the glass really matter? An unpretentious introduction to wine and etiquette The Senior Transition Series cordially invites seniors to join CC alumni Ben Davis ’84, chef, and Mat Elmore ’09, sommelier, for a fun, interactive wine tasting and etiquette event! Tuesday, Feb. 26 Bemis Great Hall 5:30-7:30 p.m. The 60 spots are available for seniors only. …

Due 5/31: Documentary Production Intern – Summer – Tremolo Productions

Tremolo Productions is an Academy Award winning production company, based in Echo Park, CA, that produces documentary and feature films, television and commercial projects. For over twenty-five years Tremolo has been making films about music, art and cultural subjects. This internship will offer incredible hands-on experience working on documentaries in various stages of production. The…

Due 4/29: Summer 2019 Global Communications Internship – Oscar de la Renta LLC

Oscar de la Renta is one of the world’s leading luxury goods firms. The company, ocated in Manhattan, was established in 1965, and currently produces a full line of women’s accessories, bridal, home products, childrens wear and beauty, in addition to it’s signature women’s ready to wear collection. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the PR team…

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Due 3/31: Exhibition Design Internship

Smithsonian National Museum of American History Washington, District of Columbia, United States americanhistory.si.edu Do you have a desire to gain experience with visual and experiential storytelling through museum exhibitions? The NMAH Exhibition Design Internship will provide you with real-world experience in the development and design of object-based, interpretive exhibitions. Develop your 3-D and graphic design…

Summer Marketing and Development Internship – Growing Gardens of Boulder County

The Marketing & Development Intern is a community ambassador for the organization through social media content curation, assisting with marketing campaigns, special events and outreach.  This intern will gain insight into managing marketing activities across mediums for various programs and events, and is relative for non-profit, social enterprise and for-profit careers.  The internship provides the opportunity to develop your marketing…

Top Consulting Skills Needed in 2019

Our friends at Forbes give insight into the top consulting skills needed in 2019. Check it out! Full article here:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2013/11/05/be-the-best-consultant-ever-6-things-that-will-make-you-great/#6c98f62995d6 You may have noticed that the consulting industry is full of high performers from top schools with great grades and interesting work experience. So, what does it take to succeed in such a competitive industry among…

3 Interview Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making

by Derek Loosvelt | January 25, 2019 Re-posted from Vault I’ve spent many years on both sides of the interviewing table. I’ve interviewed for many positions, and I’ve interviewed many people for many positions. As an interviewee, I’ve made many mistakes. I’ve been unprepared, I’ve overshared, I’ve mumbled through answers, I’ve stumbled through answers, I’ve spoken too…

YouthWorks Summer and Post-Grad Positions Available

About YouthWorks YouthWorks is a multi-denominational, nonprofit organization that exists to connect teenagers to God, each other and communities through life-changing, Christ-centered mission trips. As 20,000 people take part in service this summer at over 40 communities, we need over 200 college and post-college-age staff to be on the front lines leading this ministry. In…

6 Things to Do the Night Before an Interview

Often, the anticipation in the days leading up to a job interview can be even more stressful than the interview itself. So it’s important to channel that nervous energy to make sure you’re setting yourself up for success come interview day. By the eve of your interview, you’ve probably already done a lot of the…

2/7: Environmental Sustainability at the Happiest Place on Earth

Meet Cory Page ’18 for the second 5 Under 25 program of the year! Cory networked extensively during his senior year to land a position as an Environmental Associate for the Walt Disney Company. He now works to make Disney a more sustainable organization. His talk will focus on transitioning out of CC into the…

Experiencing Gershwin 2/26/19 7:30pm

Experiencing Gershwin:  A Conversational Performance with Denise Young Smith, Soprano, and Ryan Bañagale, Piano Tuesday, February 26, 2019 7:30 pm, Packard Performance Hall Why is it that nearly a century after its emergence, the music of George Gershwin continues to engage audiences around the world? Singer-songwriter and corporate executive Denise Young Smith and Colorado College…

Program Assistant Position – Summer 2019

CC’s Summer Session office is hiring Program Assistants for the Pre-College Program this summer! Program Assistant Position Description – Summer 2019 Length of position: May 23 – July 26, plus initial mandatory training The Summer Pre-College program at CC offers exceptional high school students the opportunity to experience college life by taking summer classes and…

Writing Your Elevator Pitch?

Check out these Elevator Pitch suggestions from our friends at the Harvard Business Review: (Full article here: https://hbr.org/2018/10/the-art-of-the-elevator-pitch?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social Keep it short. In his book Leading, venture capital investor Michael Moritz tells the story of two Stanford graduate students who walked into his office at Sequoia Capital and delivered the most concise business plan he had ever heard. Sergey…

1/31: Wilderness Adventures Information Session

Wilderness Adventures We know that a small group experience in the wilderness serves as a valuable catalyst to enable our students to become more responsible, tolerant, and self-confident while developing a powerful, all-inclusive community. We also know that through an intimate outdoor experience, our students learn to become peer leaders, acquire a responsible appreciation for…

History Colorado Internships and Fellowships

History Colorado is committed to providing hands-on learning and career experience through our internship program. Interns have the opportunity to work closely with museum professionals on a variety of projects to gain practical training in museum work. Interns are assigned to museum departments based on the department’s need and the educational background, experience, and interests of…

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Apply for an Internship at WATER

The WATER Internship program offers an opportunity to learn how a small non-profit runs and to see what it takes to nurture and maintain a wide network of feminists and activists worldwide who focus on faith and justice. Interns help with program planning and fundraising as well as access to WATER’s extensive feminist theological library.…

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Grant Writing Adjunct – sign up now!

Whether you are interested in non-profit work, academic research, or individual opportunities to further your studies, you will need to know how to ask for funding to support those activities.  GS 390: Grant Writing will help you develop these skills needed to write effective grant proposals for three types of grants: 1) proposals for CC…

1/30, 2/1, & 2/4: Edge Internship Working Sessions

Colorado College Edge Internship Program   What is the Edge Internship Program? For summer 2019, Colorado College is piloting the Edge Internship Program, a 10-week full-time experience providing invaluable opportunities for rising juniors and rising seniors to connect academic learning with professional work. When are the working sessions? For review of resumes, applications, and video…

1/23, 24, 25 & 28: Edge Internship Program Info Sessions

Colorado College Edge Internship Program   What is the Edge Internship Program? For summer 2019, Colorado College is piloting the Edge Internship Program, a 10-week full-time experience providing invaluable opportunities for rising juniors and rising seniors to connect academic learning with professional work. What differentiates the Edge Internship Program? Edge internships take place at companies…

Due 2/8: Edge Internship Program Applications

Colorado College Edge Internship Program   What is the Edge Internship Program? For summer 2019, Colorado College is piloting the Edge Internship Program, a 10-week full-time experience providing invaluable opportunities for rising juniors and rising seniors to connect academic learning with professional work. What differentiates the Edge Internship Program? Edge internships take place at companies…

Tiger Trek: London

The Career Center and the Office of Alumni and Family Relations collaborate to help sponsor Tiger Trek, a biannual program that arranges student tours of major cities to highlight prestigious alumni and potential career paths. These four-day trips over a block break each semester provide students with valuable insights as well as the opportunity to make connections in their fields.Students…