Click on the image above to expand. Meet Erin Conner ’14, who majored in English Literature and turned her academic background into a unique business position as a long-term strategist for Rocky Mountain Air Solutions. Remember to sign up for a 1-on-1 discussion after lunch! Remember to RSVP! Sign up for a 1-on-1 session with…
by Isabel Sperry | November 01, 2017 reposted from Vault You already know it’s crucial to send a thank-you note ASAP after interviewing with an employer. But what should you say in it? Here are five details you need to include in your thank-you note, which will ensure you make a positive impression on your interviewer…
7pm, Worner 213 Apogee Adventures will be here to talk about summer Trip Leader positions they have available. They will also have interviews on Tuesday, November 7th, so if you are interested, please be sure to attend. RSVP to the Career Center at careercenter@coloradocollege.edu.
4 Ways Your Student Can Get Ahead This Fall Break Fall Break offers CC students a chance to catch their breath. It also allows students to step away from their studies and think a few steps ahead, especially concerning internships and their professional development. Here are four steps your student can take this Fall Break…
Reposted from CareerBuilder – By Matthew Tarpey | September 15, 2017 Some people have known since they were young what wanted to do for work. Others took a less-direct route to get to their dream career path. And while there’s no single path to ultimate job satisfaction, knowing how others have pulled it off can…
This post is part of the Career Center’s bi-weekly roundup of alumni success stories. Check out Anna’s story below, and find more SuCCess Stories here! 8 Questions with Anna McCreedy ‘13 Major: International Political Economy Grad Year: 2013 Current Job Title, Organization: Intern at Berkeley International Office (BIO) What did you do after graduation? AM: I…
by Capitol Standard | October 23, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Good advice– on anything these days– is hard to find. But in no area is it so woefully inadequate as cover letters for creative professionals looking to thrive in creative careers. What’s so wrong with cover letter advice for creatives? In general, it is a call to mediocrity. And…
by Matt Krumrie, Director of Content Management Re-posted from Power Network A meticulously-crafted resume will open doors to job interviews, while a quickly thrown together document filled with blunders can sink those chances. “Despite all the warnings from employers, recruiters, and countless career experts, some job seekers still don’t think strategically, or type carefully, when writing…
Wednesday, October 25th – 12:15pm – Career Center The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies is internationally known for its excellence. Founded in 1900, the school offers master’s degrees and doctoral programs and serves as a locus for research into local, regional and global environmental issues. Students here establish close relationships with faculty mentors, work in well-equipped laboratories…
Every year, thousands of Americans apply for the Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. This highly competitive fellowship program sponsored by the U.S. government funds an exciting year of study, research or English-teaching abroad in one of more than 140 countries. There are other options though if you didn’t apply or didn’t get an interview. Check this out!…
By The Muse Editor, reposted from The Muse Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next job interview? While we unfortunately can’t read minds, we’ll give you the next best thing: a list of the 31 most commonly asked interview questions and answers. While…
By THE MUSE EDITOR, Re-posted from The Muse Interviews come in all shapes and sizes: Sometimes you’re with one interviewer, others you’re with five. Maybe you’ll be asked to lunch, expected to solve a problem, or invited to a Skype interview. But no matter what the format, we’ll give you what you need to succeed. We’ll…
From USA Today: Link to the article Guess which workers stand to retire the richest The results may surprise you. When it comes to financial responsibility, Millennials tend to get a bad rap. Often criticized as lazy, entitled quasi-adults willing to blow their income on fancy coffee and avocado toast, they’re the last people you’d…
Learn effective strategies for your internship and summer employment search process. Lunch provided. RSVP to the Career Center at careercenter@coloradocollege.edu. This event will take place in Tutt Library, room 238, at 12pm. The Sophomore Jump Program provides all sophomore students with opportunities to grow and develop personally, academically, and socially throughout their sophomore year.
Ever wonder what you’re good at? What you’re REALLY good at? Register for this workshop to discover your top talents and how to leverage these as strengths in your academic and personal life. You are invited to take a short online assessment prior to attending this workshop. RSVP to the Career Center at careercenter@coloradocollege.edu to…
You can approach the question this way, and—if you’ve got a tight, coherent articulation of it—it can even work. Most of the time though, it results in a bloated, rambling, uncompelling picture of your accomplishments even if you’ve done a lot of impressive things. So what do you do instead? Find out from Vault
This post is part of the Career Center’s bi-weekly roundup of alumni success stories. Check out Elijah’s story below, and find more SuCCess Stories here! A Conversation with Elijah Douresseau ‘13 Major: English, Creative Writing Grad Year: 2013 Current Job Title, Organization: Film and Media Archivist for Warner Bros. Studios. In Elijah Douresseau’s job, he has handled research documents…
by Vault Careers | October 09, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Vault released its latest Internship Rankings. This year, our rankings are based on a survey of more than 12,000 interns and include 15 different ranking categories. The Most Prestigious Internships ranks the companies that students most desire to have on their résumé, while the Best 50 Internships ranks the top internship programs…
How to Get Started in Climate Change and Renewable Energy You want to pursue a career in climate change or renewable energy, but you don’t know where to start. On Friday, October 13, meet four CC alumni involved in climate change and renewable energy careers. Come hear the stories of how four alumni got from…
Gain insight from industry space experts on how to propose, design, validate, and fly better space systems. Why should you attend? Learn how experts are tackling the hardest problems as they: Walk through a variety of missions and problems throughout the program lifecycle from proposal through operations. Discuss lessons-learned across a variety of orbit regimes, including LEO,…
Learn how your personal interests can inform your major choice and professional path. Lunch provided. RSVP to the Career Center at careercenter@coloradocollege.edu. The Sophomore Jump Program provides all sophomore students with opportunities to grow and develop personally, academically, and socially throughout their sophomore year.
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(and Why You’re Looking at Them All Wrong) by ABBY WOLFE Re-posted from The Muse I should’ve been job searching during my final [year] of college. And I did—a little. But the whole process really intimidated me. I scanned the sites for openings and threw myself into the ring for a few random positions, but for the most part, I…
by RocketBlocks | September 21, 2017 Re-posted from Vault In this post, we share three interview communication tips from Genelle Kahan, a former Bain & Co. Manager who spent nine years at Bain in their San Francisco and Boston offices. During her tenure as a management consultant, Kahan headed up the East Coast undergrad recruiting efforts, conducted over three…
by AJA FROST Re-posted from The Muse Company culture can make or break your job experience—but it’s pretty hard to get an accurate feel for a company’s values and vibe without, well, working there. Although most places have a section on their sites devoted to explaining culture, they tend to be filled with phrases like “dedicated to…
SOARS is dedicated to broadening participation in the atmospheric and related sciences. SOARS is an undergraduate to graduate program built around a summer research internship, mentoring by top scientists and engineers, and a supportive learning community. In addition to the summer internship, SOARS includes year-round support, funding to attend conferences and last-dollar tuition scholarships. Successful proteges…
Join The Butler Center and the Career Center to learn how to create a LinkedIn profile and make the most of this networking platform – FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS – Thursday, Sept. 21st from 3-4 p.m. in the Morreale House (Career Center). #imstaying is an initiative to encourage students to participate in meaningful opportunities over block…
When: 10/9 at 12:15pm Where: Palmer 233 How: RSVP to the Career Center. Lunch provided. Princeton in Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cultural understanding by connecting service-minded graduates and partner organizations in Asia through immersive work experiences that transform perspectives, cultivate long-lasting relationships and benefit local and global communities. Founded in 1898 and affiliated…
The Career Center is currently evaluating some resources, and would appreciate your feedback about Spotlight on Careers®, a subscription website designed and maintained by a group of our peer schools focused on careers for liberal arts students. (To access the site – Username: spotlightkey, Password: lacn18) Please complete this quick survey which includes only four…
Click the photo of each alum above to learn more about them, including their major, career path, and interests. 5 Under 25 is a Career Center series that features alumni under the age of 25 in a variety of fields. Each 5 Under 25 session begins with a group lunch at 12:15. After a chat,…
