Your application materials should be strategic and persuasive, not just a list of your experiences and skills. Use the following resources to develop focused, personalized and appropriate job application materials and prepare for each step of the process.
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Career Services offers a variety of programs, resources and services to help all CU Boulder students identify, strategize and achieve their career aspirations. Organizing your job and internship search can be a lot to manage. Use this to streamline the process.
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Recommended Keywords:
Social Media, Marketing, Digital, Communication, Advertising, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Photography, Videography, Journalism, Broadcasting, Editorial, Magazine, UX/UI Design, Data Analysis, Media Production
Recommended Job Titles:
Marketing Coordinator/Specialist, Social Media Coordinator/Specialist, Account Coordinator (PR and Advertising), Data Analyst, Graphic Designer, Photographer/Videographer, Production Assistant, Communications Coordinator/Specialist, Junior Art Director, Journalist/Reporter, Editorial Assistant, Brand Manager, Digital Associate, UX/UI Designer, Product Designer, SEO Specialist
Networking is intentionally making connections with people to learn about different industries or careers and meet people who can hire you! Here are a few ways you can create new contacts and look for ways to get involved. Use this search tracker to organize who you talk to and potential positions of interest.
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You can do all the right things to get your foot in the door of a company. But in order to get hired, you need to have strong interviewing skills, which include being able to “sell” the prospective employer on the benefits you can bring to the company. Preparing your answers for common interview questions can help ease your nerves during the interview process. Don’t just wing it! Schedule an appointment with a career advisor for a mock interview.
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