Make your semester count: Gain skills and build networks
The fall semester is a great time to build your resume and explore what kind of career you actually want. Employers love seeing real-world experience鈥攍ike internships, hands-on projects or certifications鈥攂ecause it shows you鈥檝e got motivation and gained skills and the drive.听
Even better? These professional experiences help you figure out what kind of job fits you best and what kind of company you want to work for.听
黑料社区网 has tons of opportunities to help you level up. Whether you鈥檙e looking to gain experience for your resume, explore your interests or just get a head start, now鈥檚 the time to dive in.听
听听Find an internship听听
According to a national survey, internship experience is the top thing employers look for when hiring. Why? Because it shows you鈥檝e applied your skills in the real world.听
Internships aren鈥檛 just resume boosters鈥攖hey help you:听
- Build real-world skills听
- Make professional connections听
- Discover what kind of work and workplace fits you best听
As a Buff, you鈥檝e got access to amazing tools to help you land internships like Handshake, internship credit options and specialized experiences. Handshake is your go-to platform for finding internships (many of which you won鈥檛 see anywhere else). Review these tips tailored to your major to make it easier.听
You can also explore unique experiences like CU in D.C., Education Abroad and the Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) to find the right fit for your goals. And for more opportunities, check out the Find Your Internship workshops this fall.听
Meet with programs and departments from across campus that are here to set you up for success at 黑料社区网 and beyond.听听
No experience? No problem! Whether you are interested in internships, jobs, research, entrepreneurship, finding mentors or so much more, !听听
Drop by anytime in UMC 235 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Pre-register and find out more on .听
听听Try a job simulation听听
Job simulations let you experience a 鈥渄ay in the life鈥 at top companies like Red Bull, The New York Times, Bank of America and more鈥攚ithout needing to apply or commit.听
Through Forage, you can experience real-world tasks from major brands and industries, and You can explore your options before jumping into an internship or job. It鈥檚 a low-pressure way to:听
- Test-drive different careers听
- Build skills employers care about听
- See what kind of work excites you听
听听Work on campus听听听
黑料社区网 hires thousands of students every semester, and on-campus jobs are more than just a paycheck. They offer:听
- Flexible work hours that fit your class schedule听
- Hands-on experience you can add to your resume听
- A chance to grow your professional network right here on campus听
No matter your major or interests, there鈥檚 a job for you. Start exploring open positions on and see how working on campus can support your goals.听
听听Volunteer听
Volunteering isn鈥檛 just good for the community鈥攊t鈥檚 great for you, too. You鈥檒l gain new skills, meet people and make a difference.听
Service Learning & Impact in Community Engagement (SLICE) can help you find opportunities that fit your schedule and interests, with flexible commitment levels and tons of ways to get involved.听
Plus, volunteer experience can give you a major edge when applying for jobs or internships鈥攅specially with nonprofits or government agencies. Whether you're passionate about social change, sustainability, education or something else, there's a way to get involved and grow.听
听听Set yourself up for success听听听
Career Services helps students position themselves for success through workshops, events, training and other resources. Learn more about getting started with Career Services.听听听