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Through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and hands-on opportunities, both undergraduate and graduate students learn to set and pursue meaningful goals, apply their skills for the public good, and engage in continuous learning. This holistic support reflects DU’s 4D Experience, which empowers students to design lives and careers of purpose.

And that support is working—94% of undergraduate students and 66% of graduate students report using career services during their time at DU, and six months after graduation, 89% of alumni are fully employed, continuing their education, or serving in the military. Learn more here about alumni outcomes.

CPD’s Liz Lierman, assistant vice chancellor, says that the dynamic range of services they offer has a variety of benefits. “Career advising helps students explore their interests, understand the job market, land internships, and stand out from other candidates in the application process,” she notes.

And CPD takes its support a step further, giving students access to professional clothing for interviews at no cost through the Career Closet located inside the . Most importantly, Lierman says, DU’s vast network of alumni employers and their willingness to partner with CPD “provides opportunities for students to connect with important players in their fields of interest.”

Ashley Muirhead, a senior majoring in communications with minors in writing practices and environmental science, found this to be true when she attended CPD’s fall Career & Internship Fair, an event hosted by the Burwell Center every quarter.

“I have been on the hunt for an internship, and the Career Fair offered just that,” Muirhead says, adding that she was able to meet with a variety of employers face to face and talked to three of them about potential internship prospects.

What’s more, she says, “I really appreciated the Career Fair because it gave me a chance not only to see what opportunities are out there, but also to see what may best fit my personal aspirations and goals.”

The Career Fair is just one of many events hosted by CPD. Read on to explore some of the key resources and programs available to DU students. This list highlights just a few of the many ways CPD helps students prepare for meaningful careers.

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Career advising

The Burwell Center, the main career hub on campus, is home to the Career Closet and is also the site of drop-in hours with career peer advisors.

are there to help with anything career-related: resume and cover letter review, LinkedIn profile set-up or touch ups, mock interviews, advice on how to search for internships/jobs, and more. These advisors are available by appointment or walk-in and are trained to provide coaching.

If students want more specialized support in their area of study, they can also meet with , including and . Major advisors, unlike career peer advisors, are assigned to students based on their area of study. Students can check who their major advisor is by logging onto , DU’s student employment platform, and navigating to the appointments tab. These services are free and are available to students for up to one year after they graduate, to help ease the transition from undergrad to post-grad life.

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Events

The quarterly Career & Internship Fair is CPD’s largest event, drawing up to 400 students and alumni. This winter’s fair will be held on Feb. 19 in the Community Commons and include about 76 employers. Attendees can also get free professional headshots for future use. More information about the fair and the industries represented can be found here.

CPD also offers a range of workshops on topics for both undergrad and grad students. Upcoming events include a graduate-level strategy session on searching for internships and a workshop that shows students how to “think like a recruiter” to stand out in a competitive applicant pool. A full list of events can be found .

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Online resources

On top of in-person support, CPD has a large online presence, too. allows students to search for DU-vetted, off-campus employment opportunities as well as on-campus employment options, book appointments with advisors, submit application materials for review by CPD staff, and stay up to date with all CPD events.

CPD also has a variety of online tools available, such as , and this with basic tips and tricks.

Department-based career centers

While the main hub for CPD is the Burwell Center, several schools and colleges also offer their own services, including:

The Daniels College of Business has recently established the Daniels Student Success Center (SSC), a one-stop shop for both undergraduate and graduate students for advising, career services, and programming. Encompassing Undergraduate Programs, Graduate Student Services, Daniels Career Services, and Experiential Learning, SSC offers everything from career advising and employer meet-and-greets to the Welcome Back BBQ, international travel courses, and company-sponsored case competitions. You can find more information on the center .
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