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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Often, when we think of social media and career development, we think of networking and connecting to new people. Certainly this is a useful benefit of social media. But did you know that social media can be helpful for your career at any stage, even before you’re ready to start […]
Even though technology has become pervasive throughout every part of our daily lives, vacancies in the IT sector aren’t quite as prevalent. But there are some positions in the sector which are growing in demand, and poised to become some of 2018’s hottest IT jobs. Cloud Architect Everyone is making the switch […]
F. de Saussure defined language structurally as a system of signs used for communication. The signs are arbitrary (made up) and language is a social phenomenon. Language has two basic functions: communication and identity. We will deal with the communicative and linguistic aspects in other chapters. Here we will consider […]
For a term that sounds like so much fun, Super Day can often be one of the most stressful days during the interview process. Super day is the final round of interviews, typically for financial firms, at which point a small group of candidates participates in hopes of landing an […]
The realm of accounting offers substantial career choices for those seeking it. Accountants are vital to a business because they collect, analyze, and organize financial findings so as to steer a company into making wise financial decisions. Other duties of an accountant include verifying that a company is working within […]
MINI TEACHING LESSON PLAN (for presenters) Name: Subject: Grade Level: Date: OBJECTIVES: The student will be able to: [Identify each objective (what you want your students to learn or accomplish) by number, using appropriate verbs that indicate measurable objectives. Additionally, be sure not to confuse objectives with goals.] MATERIALS: [In a […]
Over 100 are employers registered for the upcoming Career and Internship Fair. Log into your Pioneer Careers account to research employers, who they are recruiting (grads, undergrads, alumni or international students), what positions they are filling and which academic programs they are targeting. 6 STEPS TO GET READY Develop a Plan: Check the […]
Once upon a time . . . I was invited into a final round of interviews for my next dream job. Like a good lil’ candidate, I went straight to LinkedIn to research my interviewers and prepare for who I would be speaking with. For no good reason, my subconscious began eliminating […]
Grammar – Translation Method Grammar Translation Method or Classical Method is the oldest method of teaching English in India. “Under the translation method, the meaning of English words, phrases, and sentences is taught by means of word – to –word translation into the mother tongue” says H. Champion. This method is […]
We would all love to be able to stay home and take care of the kids without having to worry about going to work. But, for most of us, this just isn’t financially feasible. Raising kids is expensive, and even for those who have full-time employment, it can still be […]
Few careers can claim the opportunity for world travel that marketing contains. If you have a passion and desire to see the world, travel as much as you’d like, and experience the wonderful magic of unparalleled experiences, a marketing career would be a great choice for you. We’ll explore some […]
We see many students in Environmental Science who are interested in exploring career options in sustainability, field research, educating others on protecting our world, urban planning and transit…the list goes on. Students who gravitate toward Geography & the Environment in particular have a deep love for giving back, and are often […]
“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 […]
