Corey will stick around Colorado Springs after graduating to be a Fellow at the El Pomar Foundation. I’m thrilled that I will be able to continue exploring my home state of Colorado while helping support its diverse communities, with a special focus on the incredible Pikes Peak region. The Fellowship provides an amazing opportunity to learn…
Considering a career or internship in consulting? If so, you need to be ready for Case Interviewing. Recruiting for these types of positions is typically done in the fall and using this summer to prepare is wise. In Case Interviewing, the candidate is given a question or problem and asked to resolve the situation on…
Grace is volunteering this summer at UCHealth-Memorial Hospital as a Learning Link Volunteer right here in Colorado Springs. I am really excited about this position because it will allow me to be a part of that one-on-one patient experience that I don’t get to be involved in as much by simply shadowing. I am hoping…
By ANDREA GERSON Re-posted from THE MUSE Not to be a downer, but most job postings receive an average of 250 applications per role. This might seem like a depressing number, but it’s important to keep the competition in mind. Why? Because it reminds you that it is worth putting that extra time into your…
Learn about the exciting opportunities that the Double Tree has to offer young adults. Receive hands on experience in multiple departments, be able to talk one on one with those department managers, the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Catering! Thursday, May 18, 2016 From 9am-3:30pm, Lunch provided 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.…
After wrapping up her first year at CC, Julia is headed to St. Paul, MN to be a GIS intern at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. I’m extremely excited about my summer internship because I’ll be working with an organization that is widely regarded as the most innovative and effective environmental organization in Minnesota.…
This summer, Austin is headed to Anchorage, AK to work at Providence Cancer Center. I am excited to have found a medically related research opportunity in such an exciting location. My advice is don’t hesitate to really reach out to anyone you know to find opportunities. Finding this opportunity involved emailing one of my father’s…
by Matt Snow | April 17, 2017 Re-posted from Vault As we say farewell to our spring interns and plan for our summer interns, I think back to the time when I was in their shoes. Nearing the end of college and in the process of figuring out my career path, I had no idea…
by Capitol Standard | April 24, 2017 Re-posted from Vault Every day, qualified candidates fall out of the running for good jobs for one petty reason–they suck at answering phone interview questions. But there’s a very simple formula for winning at phone interviews–and it’s more obvious than you think. READ MORE about the rules and practice…
After graduating, Maia will start an internship as a Physical Therapy Tech at Rocky Mountain Rehab in Colorado Springs. I’m excited to learn more about physical therapy and continue working with patients! My advice to other students is to be open to random opportunities, and look to see if your professors, advisors, or mentors have…
#HIRED is back for 2017! CC students do great things, and we want to share some of their stories with you. Starting tomorrow, we will be posting one student (of the MANY that have worked hard to secure awesome summer and post-graduate opportunities) per day with #HIRED on our blog and social media. If you…
Wednesday, May 3rd, 3:30pm-5:00pm Career Center, Morreale Classroom You are invited to participate in a one-on-one mentoring conversation with Mr. Edward De La Rosa. Spots are limited and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Mr. De La Rosa will be joining us on Weds. May 3rd and 20 minute time slots are available between 3:30pm-5:00pm. RSVP…
Please join us for our Undergraduate Women’s Summit Summer 2017 in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, NYC,San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. What is the Summit? The McKinsey Undergraduate Women’s Summit was established with the goal of meeting and supporting talented female undergraduates in their professional growth. The one-day program will include “Consulting 101,” an exciting keynote speaker,…
Kick-off your career in finance! The Challenge is open to Bachelor, Master, MBA or PhD students from any university and evaluated entirely on your performance. Gain exclusive access to HOLT Lens™, a premium valuation tool used by finance professionals! Sharpen your integrated financial skills and convince a room full of banking experts and finance professors. Check out…
About New Sector Alliance Since 2001, New Sector has been strengthening the social sector by enriching its talent pipeline. Our vision is a social sector that engages and cultivates talent to effectively meet community needs. New Sector pursues this mission by offering the highly competitive RISE program for recent college graduates and early career professionals…
Last Executive-in-Residence of the Academic Year: Andrew Masterman ’89 Six one-on-one coaching sessions available Friday, April 28th, 2-5 p.m. Career Center Register for your session here We are very excited about our final Executive-in-Residence of the academic year, Andrew Masterman ’89. Whether you are interested in learning what it is like to work abroad,…
Major: Political Science Grad Year: 2008 Current Job Title, Organization: Content Marketing Manager at finder.com What did you do after graduation? OC: I had received positive feedback two years in a row at the CC student fashion show. So, after graduation, I decided to take my stab at fashion design thinking it could be a…
Written by Rich Jones Re-posted from The Muse “I don’t want to put a potential offer in jeopardy.” “I don’t want to be a pest.” “I’d rather just wait and see what happens.” These are three of the most common responses I get when I advise job seekers to follow up with a potential employer…
written by Aja Frost Re-posted from The Muse This morning, when I logged into LinkedIn, I had nine connection requests waiting for me. Some were from recruiters, some were from total strangers, some were from fellow writers, and some were from old classmates—but they all said the exact same thing: “I’d like to add you…
Student Title IX Assistance and Resource Team (START) is a new group on campus. Colorado College students founded START to provide an alternative resource for students seeking Title IX–related support. Title IX issues include gender-based discrimination, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, and stalking. The goal of START is to assist all students…
by Natalie Fisher | April 04, 2017 Re-posted from Vault You’ve been applying for jobs, and have finally managed to schedule an interview with an awesome company, with a week or two to prepare. But then they call and ask if there is any chance you could come in first thing tomorrow morning instead. You…
Colorado Springs Business Journal (CSBJ) Presents Captains of Industry: Speed Mentoring April 13th, 2017, 7:30-10 a.m. The Mining Exchange Hotel Industry leaders in Colorado Springs will be present to mentor you. This includes: Mayor John Suthers Tom Neppl (manufacturing) Ed Barron from Braxton and Dr. Jim Solti from USAFA (engineering) Blackstone Staffing Rosemary Lytle (nonprofits) Rodney Gullotte…
by Lily Zhang Re-posted from The Muse When it comes to writing a cover letter, you often hear the advice to walk through the highlight reel of your career path, showing why your background and experiences make you an ideal fit for the position in question. But, well, what if you don’t exactly have that…
“There have been many labels thrust upon the Millennial generation, especially when it comes to their work ethic. The group has been called lazy, entitled, and spoiled—but at the same time the generation has also been heralded for its collective innovation and desire to work for something other than money.” Millennials in Search of a…
When: Tuesday, April 11, 2017, 12 p.m. LUNCH PROVIDED! Where: Palmer 230 Learn Finance 101 directly from an employer, Centennial State Financial. You’ll also hear about Centennial’s open opportunities. Centennial State Financial You’re in good company. For many years, Centennial State Financial, a member of the MassMutual Financial Group has had relationships with people like you to…
Top 20 Fields for Internships: Get Your Skills On Article from The New York Times. “This is high season for securing a summer internship, an essential talent pipeline for employers and steppingstone for students. Postings peak in March, with 30,443 advertised positions in March 2016 (if you don’t have anything by May, you’re probably out…
Navigating an Impact Career in a Time of Transformation Monday, April, 3 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Gaylord Hall. Catered lunch is provided. A 1999 graduate of Colorado College, Jeremy is a Director of Public Affairs at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (WDPR), where he leads global reputation management. He works at the intersection of corporate responsibility, government…
All available slots for a one-on-one coaching session are filled. Jeremy graduated from Colorado College in the Class of 1999 with a major in Environmental Science and Geology. He is currently the Director of Public Affairs at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts (WDPR) where he leads global reputation management. He works at the intersection…
Check out these great questions Vault put together! The article says the big companies use these, but don’t be fooled… small companies love these questions too! It’s not just corporate – nonprofit, marketing, environmental, education and journalism love these questions too. Need help in what to say? We can help!
Upcoming Webinars ECMC is pleased to offer webinars that provide you with timely, up-to-date information in a concise format—giving you the right amount of information in the right amount of time. Our webcasts are at no cost to you. Sessions are at 11 a.m. MT., 10 a.m. PT. March 29 Budgeting and balancing life and college…
