So, you鈥檙e a college graduate! Now what?
For many college graduates, the receipt of a college diploma is a ceremonial leap into the real world. The transition from college to career can be difficult waters to navigate, which is why Career Services offers unlimited resources for CU Boulder alums.
Career Services and the Alumni Association are partners in providing help for young alums to find meaningful careers after graduation. Here鈥檚 everything you have access to now that you鈥檙e a Forever Buff!
Unlimited career help during your first year out of college
New graduates receive free career advising for one year after graduation. Set up an appointment with any career development advisor for anything from r茅sum茅 help to job search strategies to interview preparation.
After your first year, you get two free appointments each year with an alumni career advisor; $30 after that. They can be available for in-person, Skype and phone appointments.
Attend workshops, events exclusively for alumni
There are new events every month for alumni to attend, including webinars on professional and career-related topics. Attend the Alumni Career Transition Series, at which you will learn from career and personality assessments like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. You can also attend any Career Services event.
Network with fellow Forever Buffs鈥攆ind a local alumni chapter
Building your network of connections is an essential part of the job search. In fact, more than 85 percent of positions are filled through networking. So, why not use your CU Boulder alumni?
No matter where you go after graduation, there鈥檚 likely a CU Boulder alumni chapter near you. Connect with fellow Forever Buffs in your city by attending alumni events and CU athletics watch parties.
Access to thousands of jobs through Handshake
As an alum, you can continue utilizing any of the university's career tools, including Handshake. More than 14,000 employers post positions specific for CU Boulder students and alumni on this platform. Career Services vets all of them to make sure they鈥檙e a good fit for you.
This job and events board has more than 6,500 jobs available for students and alumni. If you already have an account, make sure to switch it over to the alumni version. If you don鈥檛 have one yet, follow these simple instructions.
This next stage of your life can be exciting, yet terrifying all at once. Be sure to take advantage of these free resources to help set you off on the right foot as a Forever Buff.