Many people think that the safest jobs are those that involve being in an office all day. Sure, you likely aren’t going to have any heavy objects falling, or have to deal with injuries involving heavy equipment, but working in an office comes with its own particular set of health […]
In a just a decade or too, artificial intelligence has gone from science fiction fantasy to an everyday reality for many of us. Do you have a smartphone with Siri or Google Assistant baked in? Perhaps an Amazon Echo standing on a bookcase back home? Those disembodied voices, linked over the internet to a […]
Hero Images/Getty Images If you search “smart writing” on Google, you’ll come across Moleskine’s smart writing system, but you won’t find much more information on the term. What’s smart writing, anyway? It’s not a term reserved for Moleskine. It’s something much broader; something that affects all of us. In its simplest definition, […]
A few people have turned blogging into a very successful career. But as you probably already know, there are countless blogs out there, and their owners are not necessarily making a living out of their efforts. So, if you are thinking of getting into blogging, not just as a hobby, […]
Careers for Public Policy Majors WHAT IS A PUBLIC POLICY MAJOR? The University of Denver’s interdisciplinary program in public policy focuses on major social issues and how they impact the public and private sectors. public policy is a highly disciplined, evidence-based approach to the analysis and solution of contemporary issues like fiscal […]
A few days before Christmas I touched base with Robin Colombin over a Facebook messenger phone call. Robin (BS ’16, international business, minor in fine art) is stationed with the Peace Corps in rural Benin and traveled two hours to the capital, Cotonou, to make this call. When I caught […]
In your job search journey, it can be helpful and inspirational to look to leaders in the professions you are passionate about or want to learn more about who came across challenges as students and, through those challenges discovered their talents and passions and have found meaning in their lives […]
At the intersection of design and the arts is a set of skills that allow for creative expression and communication. Whether you’re studying Art, Art History, Emergent Digital Practices (EDP), Film, Marketing, or another related program, these creative arts have the power to influence, persuade, and educate, along with the […]
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is pleased to welcome Professor Raymond Trievel from the University of Michigan. As a visiting Marsico scholar, Dr. Trievel is a tremendous resource for undergraduate students wanting to learn more about research at a medical school and/or careers in biomedical research. You are invited to join […]
Ever feel a bit sluggish and down during the winter? Feel a cold coming on? With the days getting shorter and weather colder it can become harder to stay motivated and healthy during the winder. This greatly affects our productivity and overall health/wellness in school, internships, and work. Here are […]
“What are you going to do after DU!?” With two months away from graduation it’s likely that most encounters with family, friends, and professors lead to some variation of this question and you might not have an answer. And, if you’re not at that transition point of graduation, then perhaps […]
A quality time of period we have spent over discussing how teaching of a language differs from teaching a subject. The main difference falls in the instructional objectives of teaching the both.Teaching a subject is predominantly knowledge oriented whereas through teaching a language, a teacher facilitates the learners to acquire […]
Congratulations! You have a job offer. What to do next? You will likely have to live with the salary for at least a year so now is the time to think about the offer! Do research on the salary range by checking sites like salary.com, salaryexpert.com, and glassdoor.com. ** Take time: You […]
We’ve always been told that it is never a good idea to discuss salary during an interview. But, this is not actually always the case. There are instances where you can, and should discuss salaries, but you need to know how to go about it in the right way. In […]
It’s the first thing you type in an application form, the biggest text on your resume, and the first thing a potential employer learns about you: your name. What captures us more succinctly and wholly than our name? It’s more than just a label, and it encompasses so much of […]
Career@DU is a collection of career offices across campus designed to meet the needs of every student. Whether you are a traditional undergraduate, a graduate student in a professional program or a student with unique needs, we’ve got career advisors and programs dedicated to supporting your career and professional development. Career […]
Have you learned about an amazing internship, but aren’t sure if you can afford to take the role because it is unpaid? Don’t be discouraged, there are a lot of options that can help make this work! Below you will find some great tips as well as information on funding […]
Geography majors build an impressive skill set as they move through the curriculum. They have the chance to learn technical competencies such as remote sensing and GIS, obtain a deeper understanding of our earth and the environment, and build skills in teamwork, communication, research methods, and so much more. Dr. Paul […]
“As an international student, how can I stand out in the application process?” It’s a great question, and one that can lead to rich, engaging conversations. It’s also one of the most frequently asked questions that we respond to in Career & Professional Development. The internship and job search process […]
If you have landed an internship, you might be wondering what steps you need to take in order to secure credit for the experience. Below are some important tips and considerations. Basics of Internship Credit Some companies will require that you get credit for your internship in order to participate, […]
Integrating career development into the classroom is a great way to ensure students see the connections between coursework and their future career or continuing education goals. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), or Higher Education, Below are a few examples of simple ways faculty can engage […]
Have you ever considered becoming an osteopathic doctor, or a D.O.? While the training for both M.D. (allopathic) and D.O. programs looks quite similar, a D.O. focuses on healing the whole person. A D.O. will partner with their patients in order to support them in being well, often asking questions about the […]
Are you interested in learning more about health disparities? If you are a pre-health student, this is a particularly important topic to explore. Understanding health disparities is key to recognizing and responding to the needs of our community, and your knowledge will be tested in interviews for professional programs. What […]
