Click on the image above to expand. As part of the 5 Under 25 Program, come chat with Jade Frost ’17 on Monday, February 26. Jade graduated from CC with a double major in English and Feminist and Gender Studies, and is now working for T-Mobile in the business community of Colorado Springs. Jade will…
Competitive fellowships are great opportunities for any CC student. There is a way to stand out in your application though. Find out some great tips! Thanks ProFellow!
Reposted from Medium.com // Author: Orlando Pimentel Creative Resources for Learning Graphic Design During my second year of undergrad at University of Georgia (UGA), I wanted to take up graphic design in addition to studying advertising. After looking into available programs, I found out UGA let students double major with certain majors, but unfortunately, graphic design…
Children’s Hospital Denver The Coordinator of Special Events will provide logistical coordination for the Special Events team; manages events as assigned; supports the community partner event process; assists with creation of event collateral and correspondence; oversees the recognition and acknowledgement process; supports committee work as assigned, including Special Event Committee work; assists with managing community…
“Congratulations!” the Peace Corps interview request reads – you have come one step closer to making a dream of service come true. So you sign up for an interview time, patiently await the confirmation, read about how to stand out, even prepare professional attire for the video interview and set a reminder to show up early. However, this is not…
Junior Financial Analyst Internship Responsibilities: Perform investment evaluation researching macroeconomic and microeconomic conditions along with company fundamentals to make business, sector and industry recommendations Report generation and spreadsheet analysis Clarify and narrow CoPeace™ selection criteria; create functioning index Generate financial statements, reports, and details for investors Assemble and summarize data; prepare reports; make presentations of…
While progressing to the phone interview stage of a hiring process is exciting, it’s also nerve-racking. In a phone interview, you can’t rely on your interviewer’s visual cues to guide your next move, and you can’t expect your unique sense of humor to come across as it would in person. But don’t fear, we’ve compiled several concrete…
Calling all seniors! Stressed about searching for your perfect post-grad opportunity? Join the Career Center every Tuesday for Senior Job Club. We’ll provide a dedicated time and space for upcoming grads to work on their post-grad plans, with a coach on hand to answer questions. (Plus, free coffee and snacks!) Where? The Career Center Carriage House…
When: Monday, February 5 at 12:00pm Where: Career Center How: RSVP to the Career Center. Lunch provided. Distinguished by its program, small enrollment, and unique freshwater island location, Pine Island Camp has offered fun, traditional camp activities since 1902 in a rustic setting that develops a boy’s independence, imagination and character. Today, with hundreds of…
When: Tuesday, March 6 at 12:00 pm Where: Career Center How: RSVP to the Career Center. Lunch provided. Sanborn Western Camps offers residential summer camp fun and adventure in the Colorado Rockies for boys & girls. Horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, personal growth, friendship, and fun make for an outstanding summer camp experience for…
by Phil Stott | January 24, 2018 Re-posted from Vault The majority of applications for many jobs never get seen by a human. If you’ve ever submitted an application through a company’s website, there’s a strong chance that your resume was screened—and likely rejected—by an automated system. Here are some tips to help make sure that your…
Need some last-minute help with your Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship application? Save this date: Application Working Session February 22, 2:30 pm in the Career Center. Come in for quick questions about your Siemens Foundation-PATH Fellowship application, or just to have a place to work on your final revisions. RSVP to the Career Center.
Calling all students interested in geology, energy, sustainability, and environmental science. Would you like to work for us this summer? We are offering paid internships in Norway, England, Scotland and Russia for six to eight weeks during the summer of 2018. Join our summer internship programme to gain real work experience, build a professional network…
by Isabel Sperry | January 22, 2018 Re-posted from Vault One of the most difficult questions you may face in a job interview is, “What is your weakness?” This question is hard to answer for several reasons. For starters, it’s hard for people to recognize their own flaws. What’s more, it’s even more difficult for people to…
Click on the image above to expand. Remember to RSVP for lunch! Sign up for a one-on-one conversation with Beka here. Find out more about this year’s 5 Under 25 here.
by Jeriann Watkins Ireland | January 16, 2018 Reposted from Vault Creating a résumé sounds deceptively simple with all of the available templates and technology out there. But in today’s job market, crafting an effective résumé is actually more difficult than ever. There are countless résumé templates available to job seekers for free, and even more that…
As you search for internships, fellowships, and post-graduation work, you’ve doubtless gotten the advice to check job sites such as LinkedIn and Indeed. You may also want to look into ZipRecruiter. Founded in 2010, ZipRecruiter aims to make users’ job searches as easy and effective as possible. Job seekers can apply to jobs with just one…
Planning to be on campus over Half Block? Why not use your free afternoons to drink some coffee, eat some snacks, and chat with the Career Center staff about resumes, interviews, applications, networking, finding job and internship opportunities, and more? Join us at 3:30pm today in the Career Center to talk about grad school with…
When: 12:15 pm on February 21, 2018 Where: The Career Center How: RSVP to The Career Center. Lunch provided. The Tuck Business Bridge Program, held at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, is a total immersion business program designed to prepare top liberal arts and science undergrads for challenging careers. With a comprehensive business…
This post is part of the Career Center’s bi-weekly roundup of alumni success stories. Check out Rosie’s story below, and find more SuCCess Stories here! 8 Questions with Rosie Nelson ‘14 Major: History and Feminist and Gender Studies Grad Year: 2014 Current Job Title, Organization: PhD Researcher, University of Bristol What did you do after graduation? RN: Immediately after…
When: 12/13 at 12:15 pm Where: Career Center RSVP: careercenter@coloradocollege.edu. Lunch provided! We believe entrepreneurial innovations can – and should – be powerful forces that solve the most complex global challenges of our time. Global Social and Sustainable MBA students nourish, empower, and protect people around the globe. Our students make the world a cleaner,…
This was a great post last May for graduating seniors. I wanted to bring it back to inspire those of you in the middle of your post-grad search. Let us know how the Career Center can help! by Isabel Sperry | May 16, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Are you graduating without a job lined…
Planning to be on campus over Half Block? Why not use your free afternoons to drink some coffee, eat some snacks, and chat with the Career Center staff about resumes, interviews, applications, networking, finding job and internship opportunities, and more? Join us at 3:30pm in the afternoons of Half Block (January 8-18, 2018) to cover…
This post is part of the Career Center’s bi-weekly roundup of alumni success stories. Check out Matt’s story below, and find more SuCCess Stories here! 7 Questions with Matt Lopez ‘14 Major: German Literature Grad Year: 2014 Current Job Title, Organization: Associate Director of Talent, Atlas Preparatory School What did you do after graduation? ML:…
Women is Business is hosting Sherry Barnard, director of sales programs at Oracle, and CC grad Beka Adair, assistant director of the Quad Innovation Partnership, to discuss their experiences working in the business field. Come learn about what they do, where they work, and what it’s like to be a CC alum working in Colorado—there…
by Jennifer Bewley via Fairygodboss | November 27, 2017 Re-posted from Vault In any job search, there’s a lot to overcome—from machine-based resume screening to narrow-minded hiring managers. That said, the No. 1 mistake most people make in interviews is within their control. You just have to learn how to speak up for yourself effectively, according to Gail Tiburzi…
Have you ever felt like a fish out of water at a job? You don’t fit in, you don’t feel the vibe, and you know that these aren’t your people. Whatever you do, you don’t feel welcome, and you can’t do anything right. Your co-workers don’t understand you. You don’t enjoy most of the work…
by Derek Loosvelt | November 07, 2017 Re-posted from Vault It’s commonly thought that if you major in a so-called STEM area (science, technology, engineering, math), then you’re nearly assured of landing gainful employment upon graduation. And that if you do very well in one these majors, and go to a highly prestigious school, then you’re more…
Stay tuned for a new date in Block 5!! Juniors and Seniors: What type of company do you want to work for? What about the work environment is important to you? More importantly, how do you really find out if this company offers what you are hoping for? Friday, Dec. 8th, 12:15 — CANCELLED Career Center…
This post is part of the Career Center’s bi-weekly roundup of alumni success stories. Check out Jennifer’s story below, and find more SuCCess Stories here! A Conversation with Jennifer Cajina-Grigsby ‘14 Major: Sociology Grad Year: 2014 Current Job Title, Organization: Program Manager for Bright by Three in Denver; Community Outreach Coordinator for Showtime Performing Arts Academy in Nicaragua;…
