Are you a DU alum looking for a new job? Thinking about changing careers? Looking for that perfect pre-retirement gig? Then perhaps a career coach is the right option for you. You wouldn’t ask the local dry cleaner to fix your car. Don’t rely on acquaintances and well-intentioned friends to […]
Why is it that preparing for an interview is so difficult? There are likely many answers to this question, but one obvious reason is that you don’t know what questions the interviewer(s) will ask. You can research the company, memorize the job description, but you still don’t really know what’s […]
Alejandra Martinez is a 2nd year graduate student in the Morgridge College of Education, and was recently hired as the Graduate Arrow Fellow in Career & Professional Development. She is passionate about creating pathways for all students, but especially students of color, into large professional organizations. She has a wealth of […]
Do visit the following site for a video lesson https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-uses-of-language.html Informative, expressive, and directive forms of communication are the primary uses of language. Language Background Written and spoken language is used for many different reasons. The primary uses of language are informative, expressive, and directive in nature. Language is used to reason, […]
How I Turned a Healthy Habit I Dreaded Into a Part of My Weekly Routine was originally published on The Muse, a great place to research companies and careers. Click here to search for great jobs and companies near you. Setting goals is easy. Sticking to them is hard. I’m sure you can think […]
Job markets don’t like to stand still for too long. They can’t because they’re subject to the same drivers of change that affect every single industry. Disruptive technologies like Big Data, the Internet of Things, and biotech are pushing the world in a completely new direction, and the industries and […]
Networking can lead to new opportunities for you and your career, help you branch out to new people and industries and more. However, if networking doesn’t come naturally to you, it can be challenging to figure out how, when and where to improve and expand your network. The following tips […]
How a country chooses the language for its education system is not an easy process. The decision is usually influenced by multiple factors: colonial history, origins of immigrants, legal recognition of minority languages, cultural diversity, political interests – to mention but a few. In some cases, instruction is provided in […]
Stewart Devine is the United States Department of State Diplomat-In-Residence for the Rocky Mountains region. His office is based in the Josef Korbel School of International Studies here at the University of Denver. He is available as a resource, not only to all DU students and Denver community members, but […]
Are you registered for Networking @ Nite? Wondering what to expect? What to say? How to follow up? Networking events can be a little awkward, but this event is designed to be low stress. Networking @ Nite may not be as formal as a career fair or a conference, but it is […]
Do you have a knack for talking? Are you able to get your points across in an effective and comprehensive manner that allows you to effortlessly describe concepts and ideas, regardless of who’s on the receiving end? If so, then you might be perfectly suited for jobs which require a […]
National Policy on Education (1986) Development of languages:Regional Languages: The energetic development of Indian Languages and literature is a sine qua non for educational and cultural development. Unless this is done, the creative energies of the people will not be released, standards of education will not improve, knowledge will not […]
It is commonly believed that leisure time activities are for retired persons. But experts have something else to say! According to a research conducted by San Francisco State University in 2014, creative activities like cooking, knitting, photography, painting or gardening can increase one’s workplace productivity by reducing the stress level. […]
Darby Pappas, a junior at the University of Denver (DU), has never been afraid to go after what she wants and getting a marketing internship for the summer was no different. As one of the nine 2016 recipients of the Career Services Summer Internship Award, Darby had the opportunity to work […]
You’ve likely heard how important it is to network. Professors, family, career advisers—everyone insists that a strong network is just as important to achieving your professional goals as a resume or cover letter. That’s all well and good—but how do you build up such a network? LinkedIn is a good […]
What is a language family?Most languages belong to language families. A language family is a group of related languages that developed from a common historic ancestor, referred to as protolanguage (proto– means ‘early’ in Greek). The ancestral language is usually not known directly, but it is possible to discover many of […]
When Physics Professor Steve Iona met with the Career & Professional Development team last fall, he asked if other DU students were struggling with connecting their classroom experience to the world of work? Steve noticed that STEM students are sometimes at a bit of a disadvantage when seeking internships and full time employment as many […]
Asking for a raise certainly falls into the category of things outside the comfort zone: it may be weird, difficult, and intimidating. Addressing a boss for a salary inquiry has always been one of the things that employees fear because, simply saying, some bosses may face it with a negative […]
A lot of students begin a blog while in college. Usually, they focus on their major fields of study. The goal? To impress potential employers when they apply for their first career positions. Once they are out of school and in those entry level positions, though, they tend to get […]
If you’re looking for a favorite new Instagram account to follow, well, look no further than the new DU Career Services official Instagram page @DUCareerServices. The page will provide you with all Career Center updates from reminders of when the next career fair is happening to learning resume tips recommended […]
It’s frustrating when friends and family members use clichés after you suffer a career setback. You don’t want to hear that another door will open when one closes when you are panicking about losing a job or failing to get a promotion. As time passes and you gain some clarity, […]
LinkedIn profiles, on the surface, seem quite similar to a resume. Your profile should list education and degrees earned, your professional experiences (from research positions to internships), and your skills. It sounds a lot like the basic structure of a one-page resume, and often times I suggest students begin filling out […]
Linguistics is the scientific study of language. By this we mean language in general, not a particular language. If we were concerned with studying an individual language, we would say ‘I’m studying French… or English,’ or whichever language we happen to be studying. But linguistics does not study an individual […]
