After finishing up her position as CC’s Physics paraprofessional, Zoe will head to the University of California, Los Angeles, to begin earning her Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. She will be monitoring the fluorescence emitted by plants to better understand CO2 uptake in a changing climate. I am incredibly excited about this opportunity for…
We get it – networking can be nerve-wracking. How do you break into a conversation between total strangers? What do you talk about? How is this supposed to be useful, anyway? Well+Good, a healthy lifestyle resource, has tips and tricks from clinical psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. for those who get sweaty palms even thinking about…
After graduating, James is headed to Denver to begin work as an analyst for HealthCare Appraisers, Inc. I’m very much looking forward to working on small teams in a client-facing role. It’ll be interesting to apply some of the complex problem solving skills I’ve developed at CC in the workplace. A hope of mine is…
After graduating, Chris will head to Denver to begin earning his JD at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law. I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to continue my education at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. I am very blessed to have been admitted, and I believe that law…
When: Thursday, May 3rd at 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm) Where: The Alliance Center in Denver, CO switch~ is a fun, fast-paced event about sharing sustainable energy ideas. The presentation concept is Pecha Kucha style, where speakers have just a few minutes to present and inspire the audience about their topic. switch~ is an opportunity…
After a year doing research in CC’s Molecular Biology department, Caroline is headed to the University of California – Berkeley to begin her PhD in Microbiology. I did not know when I came to CC that I would like biological research, but now I know that I love it. I am excited to have the…
This summer, Jerrell is headed to Ithaca, New York to work as a teaching and resident assistant at the AwesomeMath program at Cornell University. I’m excited for the opportunity to work for AwesomeMath because I will get to work with some amazing k-12 students and faculty on competition-style math problems. My advice: Don’t discount yourself.…
After graduation, Evans will move to New York City to begin work as the Content Team Fellow at Thrive Global. “I am returning to work at Thrive Global because my experience last summer was amazing. Thrive is fighting to help increase health and well-being in the office space and beyond. My biggest concern with leaving…
After graduation, Abbie will head to San Francisco to begin her job as a Cybersecurity & Privacy Associate for PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Practice, where she interned last summer. “The news has been filled with increasing cyber-attacks that impact millions of people’s data and identities. I’m excited to learn the solutions that are currently being implemented at…
5/3: Senior Transition Series – Advice from Recent Alumni Are you stressed? What is life after CC really like? Maybe you’re feeling nostalgic with only one block left to go before you leave CC for the real world. Come listen to a group of recent alumni talk about how they managed their transition out of…
After graduation, Atiya is headed home to Washington D.C. to become a Resident Teacher for Urban Teachers. Through this program, she’ll earn a Master’s of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University and a certification in elementary and special education through Urban Teachers. I’m excited to get the opportunity to go back to home and…
After graduating, Trey will begin working as a Medical Assistant at the Center for Plastic Surgery at Castle Rock, where he’ll focus on reconstructive surgery. “I chose this position due to my interests in medicine and my desire to obtain patient experience before applying to PA school in the near future. Also, working in a…
Join the Consulting Club for an information session with David Culbert ’07 of Bain & Company. David works in Toronto, and will cover topics including Bain’s recruitment process, necessary experience, resumes, and interview skills. Q&A to follow. Lunch will be provided. Where? The Career Center When? Wednesday, April 25, 12:15pm Not a member of the Consulting…
After graduation, Laurelle will move to Cincinnati to begin her Master of Health Services Administration at Xavier University. I’m excited about this opportunity because I finally get to learn in depth about the field I am passionate about. The field of Health Administration is mostly dominated by white men so as the immigrant black queen…
After graduating, Helena will begin working as a Consulting Analyst for Fidelity Investments in Boston, Massachusetts. “I’m excited to work closely with a team of people focused on answering questions and solving problems in a condensed time frame, like I have been doing on the Block Plan for the past 4 years. I’m also looking…
On May 1, join us in welcoming our final Executive-in-Residence this semester to campus: Nat Robinson ’03. Nat is the former CEO and founder of Juhudi Kilimo Company Limited, which provides micro-asset financing to rural smallholder farmers in Kenya with a goal of offering transformative financial solutions. He is the current CEO of Leaf Global…
After graduating, Austin will head to the University of Notre Dame in in South Bend, Indiana to pursue a Master’s of Science in Global Health. I am excited to learn how to address health problems endemic to the global poor. I am excited to make connections between classroom training in global health topics and the…
This summer, Urja has been accepted to the prestigious Girls Who Invest program, and will complete a 4-week educational intensive at University of Notre Dame. She will then complete a 6-week paid, hands-on internship at Pacific Investment Management Company in Newport Beach, California. “I strongly believe that it is important to know about investment in…
Exciting news: the Career Center is moving away from our job search platform, Success, to a brand-new one called Handshake. (It’s going to be so much better.) We’ve got your resumes, cover letters, applications, and personal statements in Success. Want to save them before Success goes away at the end of May? Download them now!…
Think about the last time you felt fear and anxiety take control of your day. Maybe it stopped you from speaking up in a meeting because you felt like your opinion wasn’t worthwhile. Perhaps a simple email took you hours to write because your inner critic kept telling you it wasn’t good enough–that you weren’t…
8 Actions to Be an Exceptional Listener Re posted from Vault.com Most people consider themselves to be good listeners, finding it hard to admit otherwise. We know listening is vital to building strong relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and leadership. In fact, it is considered to be the single most important communication skill necessary, valued…
Spending Thursday of Block Break on campus? Maybe you’re getting a late start to an off-campus trip, or you’re done with finals and finally have some time to spend on career prep. Join us for Career Studio! Every Thursday of Block Break, come hang out at the Career Center for some self-structured time to work…
Do you need a CPR & First Aid certification for Backcountry level I, a job, or a summer internship?! Don’t fret, you’re in luck! There will be a CPR & First Aid certification class SUNDAY APRIL 8TH (second Sunday block 7) from 6-10pm in the ORC. The cost is $55, sign up on summit or…
When: Wednesday, April 4th at 4 pm Where: The Career Center How: Snacks provided. RSVP to the Career Center Learn how to talk to your supervisor about difficult conversations, how to resolve conflict, and how to approach your supervisor if your position does not match your expectations. Who is Lynne Eisaguirre? Lynne Eisaguirre (pronounced eyes-a-gear)…
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Are You Ready for Graduate School? Reposted from The Princeton Review For many people, going to graduate school is a great move. It can deliver a vital intellectual wake-up call or start you on the path to a new, more satisfying career. It can even increase your earning power. But if you don’t know why…
by Karyn Mullins | March 07, 2018 Re-posted from VAULT Networking. Just seeing the word is enough to make your palms sweaty and your mouth dry. When someone brings up the idea, you begin looking for a way to escape. But networking is essential to advancing in your career. Despite widespread hesitation toward networking, the benefit isn’t…
When: Monday, March 12 at 12:15pm Where: Career Center How: RSVP to the Career Center. Lunch provided. Griffis Residential is currently seeking talented team members to join our property management teams. Griffis Residential owns and manages a distinct portfolio of attainable high-quality apartment communities in premier locations. Our motto is simple: It’s about you. Impeccable…
This post is part of the Career Center’s bi-weekly roundup of alumni success stories. Check out Gianina’s story below, and find more SuCCess Stories here! A Conversation with Gianina Horton ‘14 Major: Political Science Grad Year: 2014 Current Job Title, Organization: Program Manager for Bridging the Gap: Kids and Cops “Gianina” is not a very common name –…
by KRISTEN WALKER re-posted from The Muse As a career coach, I’ve heard just about every struggle you can imagine about job searching. But the challenge I hear most often is actually the one that’s easiest to fix. More than anything else, my clients tell me, “I found a few jobs I would absolutely love, but I’m not qualified…
