Career Center Highlights

Questions Corner: Your Questions Answered!


Did you see the Career Center tabling in Worner Campus Center on Halloween? We asked you to share questions you were afraid to ask the Career Center so we can answer them in our newsletter. 
This week's question is: Where do I get help with my resume and how do I write one? 
Your resume is your first impression for a prospective employer. It is a professional and legal document that demonstrates your qualifications for a position and its goal is to get you an interview. Employers typically spend less than 30 seconds reviewing your resume so it is crucial that it is well-organized, concise, and tailored to the role you are applying for.

To begin writing your resume you can utilize the Resume Formatting Template and the Resume Guide. You can have a variety of sections on your resume such as Education, Work, Volunteer, Leadership, Skills, Certifications, and Extracurriculars. The resume bullet points are very important! Your resume bullet points are more than a list of tasks and responsibilities. They are your opportunity to showcase your accomplishments, impacts, and skills! Building your resume bullets can be easier by following a framework: Action Verb + Task/Project + Metric, Result, or Additional Information. 

For more resources on resumes, you can check out our website. If you would like help with creating your resume you can schedule a meeting with a Career Consultant or stop by our drop-in hours Monday-Thursday 1 to 4 pm. 

Have more questions?

Attend drop-in hours between 1-4pm Monday-Thursday or schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with our Career Consultants!

Emma Fairburn, Megan Mrkonjich, Sarah Reinbrecht, and Leah Brown (Left to Right)
Pathways:
Emma: Arts, Media, and Communications  
Megan: Science, Research, Outdoor Industry 
Sarah: Competitve Business and Technology 
Leah: Careers for the Common Good (Education, Non-Profit, Government, International Careers, and Service)

Public Interest Fellowship Program (PIFP)

To learn more, join us for an information session: 
 Tuesday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m.  @  Career Center Carriage House  RSVP
 Thursday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. @ Zoom  RSVP
*RSVP in Handshake (via Single Sign On) so we know to expect you and for Zoom links. 
Come meet PIFP Partner Organizations: 
Thursday, Jan 25, 12-1:30 p.m, Worner Center 
Check out the available fellowships at : CCPublicInterest.com
Questions? Reach out: PublicInterest@ColoradoCollege.edu  

Upcoming Events

Snowball Your Success: Maximizing Your Winter Break 

Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2024; 1-2 p.m. 
Location: Tutt Library, Room 105
While winter break is a chance to relax and rejuvenate, it's also a great time for personal reflection, gathering advice from those who know you best, and getting a head start on your career plans. Join us to explore strategies for using your winter break to get ahead in the new year! We'll discuss tips for staying organized and bite-sized tasks you can accomplish over break. RSVP on Handshake

Level-Up Program 

Date: Friday, Janurary 5-9, 2024
Location: Virtual

The Level Up Program is a remote, primarily asynchronous opportunity for Colorado College students to apply and develop their technical skills by working on a technical project. Projects will be created in response to one of three prompts, all of which center around AI. Prompts will be shared during a kick-off event, happening on January 5th at 1pm MT. The first 12 groups to register by completing the google form will have the opportunity to meet with an alumni for feedback on their project. Register via Google form by 11:59pm MT on Friday, December 22nd and on Handshake

Case Interview Workshop with Marc Cosentino

Date: Wednesday, Janurary 10, 2024; 1-4 p.m.
Location: Virtual

Join Marc Cosentino, author of Case in Point and President of Case Questions, for a workshop on case interviewing. RSVP on Handshake

Student Success Stories

Have you secured an internship or job this summer, been accepted into a post-graduate program, or been rewarded for an academic or research achievement? The Career Center would love to celebrate you and your achievements! Fill out the Student Success Story form in our bio to be featured next on our Instagram! 
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