The PPIA program prepares undergraduates to be competitive candidates for top degree programs in the fields of public policy, public administration or international affairs through participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI). The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute (JSI) is a national fellowship program that prepares students for an advanced…
The 5th Annual Colorado Business School Career Fair will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Mile High Stadium. This is not just for business majors!! Hence, our friendly, renamed version, Denver Career Fair. Professional dress is REQUIRED. (Extra credit reading: 5 Reasons Why You Should go to the…
Blue Canyon Information Session Tues. Sept 11th – 12:15pm – 1 p.m. – Tutt Library 105 ** please note the room change Blue Canyon Partners is a management consulting firm that tackles B2B enterprises’ most difficult growth issues. For nearly two decades, we have been helping B2B organizations define the right strategy, translate it into action, and reward shareholders…
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…
The U.S. Olympic Committee is hiring a full-time, yearlong extern to work on logistics for the 2019 Pan American/Parapan American Games hosted in Lima, Peru, and the 2020 Olympic/Paralympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan. SUMMARY The graduate assistant will work primarily on projects prior to and during the 2019 Pan American/Parapan American Games hosted in Lima,…
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…
ATTEND THE MARYLAND CAREER CONSORTIUM CAREER FAIR The annual Maryland Career Consortium Career Fair will be held on Friday, June 1st from 11:30am-3:30pm at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). 130 employers will be recruiting for full-time and internship opportunities. Come and meet employers from a variety of industries who are eager to fill…
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…
Join Stephan Drake ’99, Founder and CEO of DPS Skis, for a lunch conversation about making a mark on the ski industry. Stephan will share his story of founding a groundbreaking ski company, give details about DPS’s proprietary Phantom Wax (which promises skiers and snowboarders that they’ll never have to apply another coat of wax…
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…
Let us celebrate you! It’s almost time for the 2018 #hired campaign – and our brand-new #gradschoolbound campaign, too. We want to celebrate you and your amazing summer internship, post-grad position, or grad school acceptance. Want to be featured? Shoot us an email or a Facebook message letting us know. Working hard, but not hired yet? Don’t panic – be…
The McKinsey & Company Undergraduate Women’s Summit: Summer 2018 in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, NYC, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Looking for advice prior to submitting your application? Join us on Tuesday, April 17th for a virtual resume workshop and Q&A. RSVP for details. What is the Summit? The McKinsey Undergraduate Women’s Summit was designed to…
Join the Career Center every Second Monday of the semester for an opportunity to get a professional headshot taken by the one and only Zak Kroger! This is your chance to get a photograph of yourself to use on your LinkedIn profile and other professional platforms. Where? The Morreale Carriage House, behind the Career Center. When? 4…
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 –…
Introducing Dr. Kevin Boeh, our new Finance & Consulting Coach! Interested in landing a consulting or finance job or internship? Trying to improve your case or technical finance interviewing skills, or become a strong candidate for competitive business opportunities? Or maybe you’d just like to know more about career paths like management consulting, investment banking,…
Interested in investment banking, finance, international business, or where an economics and business degree can take you? Join us in Tutt Library for a talk with Andrew van der Vord, the Global Co-Head of Consumer Retail Investment Banking at Credit-Suisse. Andrew will speak Tuesday, February 20, at 12:15pm in Tutt 238. Remember to RSVP to the…
What’s SLAC, you ask? The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium, which helps top-notch employers recruit students from seven outstanding colleges – including CC. Everything you need to know about SLAC is right here. This is our 4th and final application cycle for SLAC this academic year. Don’t miss out! All jobs are posted on SLAC’s Handshake site. Make sure to get…
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…
Siemens Foundation–PATH Fellowships A global health opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and math students. PATH, a leading global health organization, in partnership with the Siemens Foundation, is launching the third year of the Siemens Foundation–PATH Fellowship. The program engages science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students in innovative, hands-on assignments that serve society by accelerating…
If you applied to PIFP, and want to spend some time preparing for your interview, these sessions are for you. PIFP Interview Prep Sessions February 5, 4:00 to 5:30, in Gaylord (Worner Center) February 6, 12:00 to 1:30pm in McHugh Commons (above the Preserve) Join us to gain an understanding of the PIFP interview process, and…
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…
The Quad Innovation Partnership is a joint initiative between Colorado College, Pikes Peak Community College, University of Colorado Colorado Springs and the US Air Force Academy that supports graduating innovators build careers that matter in the Colorado Springs area. The Partnership is offering two paid project opportunities for the Spring 2018 semester. Janska is offering a…
Colorado College freshman may be interested in applying to the Future Global Leaders Fellowship. The Future Global Leaders Fellowship is an internationally competitive program granting first generation and low-income students entry into the Fortis Society – the world’s first private network for diverse leaders. This program has gathered students from leading universities worldwide including Harvard, Oxford, Sciences Po, the…
Logan Johnston, Comparative Literature ’11, invites YOU to apply for a $1000 scholarship from his company Outdoorsy. Outdoorsy is the largest and safest community-driven RV marketplace for renting RVs directly from local RV owners. It connects RV owners with people who want to experience RV-ing without having to own one themselves. SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS Deadline 11:59PM August…
Welcome to our Spotlight on Half Block series! Each week leading up to Dynamic Half Block in January, we’re featuring one of 2018’s non-credit offerings here on our blog. Registration for all non-credit offerings is now open on Summit. Spotlight on The Big Idea Half Block What’s this class about? This workshop will be 100% focused on innovation and startup teams…
TWO Paid, short-term internships in PyeongChang, South Korea, are available for the upcoming Olympic Games. The Transportation Intern will work on a multitude of Games operational duties including airport operations, ground transportation and travel planning projects during the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, for the period beginning for the period beginning January…
Welcome to our Spotlight on Half Block series! Each week leading up to Dynamic Half Block in January, we’re featuring one of 2018’s non-credit offerings here on our blog. Registration for all non-credit offerings is now open on Summit. Spotlight on Global Debt: a Common Factor in Uncommon Times What’s this class about? This course is a study in how Trump, technology, and…
Join us for some time spent focused on YOU! We will increase self-awareness, and focus on ways to move forward in your career journey. **Participants who successfully complete the entire series will have the opportunity to be assigned a CC Alumni Mentor for continued support.** The sessions in the Exploration Series are as follows: Session…
Are you ready for this year’s Dynamic Half Block? We have 21 incredible courses to offer you in our biggest Half Block yet. Registration is now OPEN for this year’s non-credit Dynamic Half Block offerings. Register on Summit (via Single Sign In) under the Student Life tab. Having trouble using Summit? Check out our Summit…
