Gabe Dover (Economics ’14) is an Account Manager for MightyHive in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has some wise words for CC students who haven’t yet reached out to alumni on Tiger Link, CC’s alumni database. Read his advice below on why using your alumni network is critical to your job search. Hey current…
May 25, 2018 Re-posted from www.jobipedia.org Some people love networking; it’s a great opportunity to meet all sorts of people and pick their brains about different companies or industries. Other people hate it; it may feel awkward introducing yourself to people and asking them to help you advance (or start) your career. Whether you fall into…
by Natalie Fisher | May 25, 2018 Re-posted from Vault One of the biggest mistakes interviewees make in interviews is believing they need to be polished, professional, and perfect all the time. Instead, what they need is to exhibit a few specific “soft skills.” And so, [READ MORE and] you’ll find these soft skills, along with examples…
It’s finally that time – we’ve concluded #HIRED and #GRADSCHOOLBOUND 2018. We hope you enjoyed the campaign, celebrated your friends, and maybe even got some good advice along the way. Huge congratulations to everyone, featured here or not, with amazing plans for the summer and beyond! If you have summer or post-grad plans you’d like…
by Marianne Stenger | May 22, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Freelancing is more popular than ever, and in this so-called gig economy, between 20 and 30 percent of the working age population in Europe and the U.S. already engage in some form of independent work. This number is expected to rise significantly in the coming…
In October, Nick will start work as a Software Engineer at Google’s campus in Boulder, Colorado. I’m excited to work in a team and to try to write software that makes the world a more ethical and inclusive place. If I had any advice, it would be to spend some time polishing up and then…
After graduation, Sam will move to Cincinnati to begin working as a General Technician and Assistant Supervisor for the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. I chose this position to continue my love for technology and the performing arts, in correlation with my IDM in Technical Performance. I look forward to starting my career in a brand-new city…
by Lisa Rangel | May 15, 2018 Re-posted from Vault Researching the company you’re interviewing with is a must, and almost all job candidates do it to some degree. However, many candidates don’t research thoroughly enough or research the right things. So, below are the most important things to research about a company before an interview, which…
Nick is a junior astrophysics major and computer science minor. This summer, he’ll complete an REU (research experience for undergrads) at Cornell University. His job this summer will involve analyzing data collected by the Cassini spacecraft on the atmosphere of Saturn and its moons and on Saturn’s rings. I am excited about this opportunity because…
After graduation, Quinn will begin work as the Psychology and Neuroscience Paraprofessional here at CC. Science did not always come easily to me; in fact, I really struggled at the beginning. I considered quitting and pursuing something less challenging and also less “me.” Luckily though, I had mentors who REALLY believed in me, and believed…
After graduation, Anna will begin her tenure as a Public Affairs Fellow with the Coro Fellows program in St. Louis, Missouri. I am excited about this opportunity because it’s akin to real-life grad school in that I will constantly be doing experiential learning, challenging myself, and receiving feedback, but in professional situations instead of academic.…
After graduation, Robin is headed to Fordham University to pursue a Master of Science in Business Analytics. I am hoping to learn about how data analytics plays a major role in today’s business world. My advice to CC students thinking about grad school is that CC has a strong reputation among grad school and Ph.D.…
by Phil Stott | May 09, 2018 Re-posted by Vault With graduation season around the corner, many soon-to-be grads are finding themselves confronting “the real world” that their parents, TV shows and random strangers have always warned them about. And, if they’re anything like I was at that age, many of them are entering that phase of…
After graduating, Jenelle is headed to the University of Illinois to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemistry. I am excited to TA, take more advanced classes, and participate in research. My advice to students thinking about grad school is to start the application process early! Congratulations, Jenelle! If you want to be featured with #hired or…
After graduation, Jeremy will take on a role as a Trip Leader for Backroads Active Travel Company, and will lead hiking and cycling trips around the world. I am excited to travel to new places, learn new languages, and put the leadership skills I learned during college into practice, while having a really fun time…
This summer, Sophie will be a research assistant with DAAD Germany in Münster, Germany, where she’ll be modeling carbon sequestration in aquatic habitats. I’m excited about this opportunity because past jobs and classes have all pointed me in the direction of modeling environmental processes, so I finally get the chance to do specifically that. I…
After graduating, Maddie is headed to the University of Austin to earn her Ph.D. in Astronomy. I am excited about the research I will be doing with Prof. Keith Hawkins, studying hypervelocity stars and stellar evolution. My advice for students thinking about grad school: I think that a lot of students don’t know that Ph.D…
After graduating, David will move to Ontario, Canada to begin his Master of Mathematics in Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. I am excited to get the opportunity to attend and be in the atmosphere of one of the top computer science schools in the world. I am looking forward to broaden my computer…
This summer, Michaela will head to New York City work as a production and design intern for Sarah Flint Shoes. “I am unbelievably excited to intern for Sarah Flint this summer. Sarah is a phenomenal luxury shoe designer, and I’m so grateful to be able to work for her. I am going to be given…
This summer, Sophia will be working for Ball Corporation as a Project Delivery Services Intern in Broomfield, Colorado. She will be working with the business side of food packaging. “I’m really excited to gain some work experience. I’ve had jobs working in kitchens at restaurants and I have coached hockey camps over the summers.…
After graduating, John will move to San Francisco to begin his position as a Research Analyst in the Regulation and Energy Markets division at the Brattle Group. I’m excited about this opportunity to build my technical skills in economics and data analytics as well as to learn more about our energy systems and the decisions…
This summer, Lili will stay right here in Colorado Springs as a research assistant for Dr. Bob Jacob in the Neuroscience department. “I am excited about the opportunity to conduct research on the brain tissue of people who have lived with and without chronic traumatic encephalopathy, because traumatic brain injury is one of my favorite…
After graduating, Eric will head to Denver to begin work as a Global Asset & Wealth Management Analyst for J.P. Morgan. I’m looking forward to furthering my education and experience within a variety of asset classes and developing different investment strategies for clients. My advice: Always make sure to reach out to friends, professionals, or…
This summer, Charlotte will head to Brooklyn to work as the legal intern at the Law Offices of Gary R. Weinberg. “I’m really excited to begin my law career starting at the bottom. It’s a rare opportunity to work as a legal secretary, especially one that is paid, as an undergraduate student. I’m hoping that…
After graduation, Caitlin will begin work as a Spanish Literacy Promoter in the Dominican Republic for the Peace Corps. “I’m excited to work for the Peace Corps because they work to create long-lasting change through close partnerships with local community leaders and local governments. I am hoping to explore the field of education as a…
After graduation, Justin will begin work as an Associate at 49 Financial in Austin, Texas. I am excited for this opportunity because 49 Financial I will be able to make an impact on other’s lives while growing and developing my own professional skills. For any CC students looking for job and internships, I highly recommend…
This summer, Skilling will be the first student to take advantage of a CC-only newsroom internship with The Denver Post. I’m hoping to learn the ropes of local l reporting, and tell people’s stories. My advice for CC students seeking employment: talk to people who share your interests not necessarily with the purpose of getting…
After graduating, Kyla will head to Chicago to begin work as a Software Developer for McMaster-Carr. “I am excited to learn the in’s and out’s of software development as applied to a specific company, as well as to get the chance to live in and explore Chicago. My advice for CC students looking for job/internships…
After graduation, Onyx will begin work at the PNC Financial Services headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She will be an analyst for PNC’s Asset Management Group Development Program in Institutional Asset Management. “I am excited to move to Pittsburgh for this 3 ½ year rotational opportunity to identify where on the institutional team is a great…
Palesa will spend this summer in New York City, where she’s accepted an internship at Discovery Communications as a Global IT Support Services intern. “I am excited to gain hands-on experience in one of Discovery’s innovative departments and acquire skills that will help me succeed later in my career. My advice for those looking for…
