Job Searching
Searching for a job requires a lot of physical, mental, and emotional energy. Our career counselors are here to support you throughout the entire process. On this page you’ll find a guide to job searching, directions on finding on-campus employment, information on work study, considerations for international students, plus resources to help find employers in your field and opportunities abroad.
Job Search Guide
Whether you are a current student seeking a work-study job on campus, part-time employment, your first job after graduation, or an alumnus in a career transition, we can provide strategies to help you be more successful in your search.
Click on the guide image to see tips and exercises that take you through the job hunting process including: preparing for the search, evaluating your top career values, where to look, how AI can help, and more.
On-Campus Jobs
Looking for a part-time position on campus? Student jobs at CU Denver are posted on Handshake, our employment database.
To log in, use your CU Denver username and password. Use our guide to help you set up your Handshake profile, register for events, search for jobs, and discover our career resources.
Work-Study
Work-study is a financial aid award that allows eligible undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens to work part-time to earn money to pay for educational expenses. For more information, contact Financial Aid at FinancialAid@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-5969.
International Students
Watch this video to learn tips and strategies for how to create a U.S. resume and find student jobs at CU Denver. For more in-depth feedback, please schedule an appointment with a career counselor.
Job Search Resources
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