Job interviews set the stage for the type of working relationship you will have if you decide to accept the position. That’s why advocating for yourself, even from the very beginning of that working relationship, is extremely important. In this episode, I go over ten ways that you can advocate for yourself during the job interview process. Plus, I share a story of a time I broke my own job interview rules and why it didn’t turn out well. Private 1:1 Coaching: https://calendly.com/thefirstgencoach/discovery-call?month=2024-03 Download your⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠FREE Resume Guide and Template⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Foll ..read more

In this episode I interview my mastermind sibling Camila Cardozo, who is a brand strategist and content producer for conscious entrepreneurs and brands. Camila has such deep and beautiful insight about the power of authenticity. Because that’s what’s at the core of a personal brand: authenticity, your voice, your experience, and your power. We also talked about the ways in which assimilation has caused us collective wounds and the ways in which being authentic can help heal those wounds, and what steps you can take today to develop your personal brand and land your next job ..read more

Calling all Supervisors! DU’s National Student Employment Week (April 8 – 12) is quickly approaching! Would you like to show appreciation for your student employees, but tight on budget? We got you. The Office of Student Employment has created free recognition certificate templates for you to award to your student employees! Show some appreciation for your Returning Leader, your Helping Hand, your Problem Solver, or your Crystal Clear Communicator– or edit them to create your own accolades! Here are some other free or low-cost ideas for showing appreciation! No Cost Ideas Send a thoughtful no ..read more

Are you on the lookout for internship or employment opportunities with a think tank? Open Think Tank Directory is an excellent resource you can use to expedite and improve your search. OTTD allows you to search for think tanks and NGOs around the world. You have the option to filter by either geographic location or by area of focus. As you navigate potential career paths, OTTD can prove a valuable tool for creating shortlists, exploring organizations that might be unknown to you and familiarizing yourself with different research interests. The website is host to both a search directory, where ..read more

The University of Denver’s 2,500+ student employees form the backbone of the University, gaining important professional development experience while supporting the entire community. In recognition of their outstanding contributions and achievements, the University coordinates an annual selection process to choose our undergraduate and graduate Student Employees of the Year, as well as our Supervisor of the Year! In an indication of just how important the student employment relationship can be, we had 76 incredibly strong nominations this year! These nominations showed just how much our student ..read more

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Hello International Students! As you navigate your options for employment post-graduation and H1B sponsorship, you may be interested to know that there’s an alternative pathway for securing a US Visa and the right to work within the United States, the Diversity Visa (DV) program. Every year, up to 55,000 immigrants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States can receive the Diversity Visa and secure a United States Green Card. Unfortunately, natives of countries with more than 50000 immigrants to the US in the previous 5 years, are not eligible to apply. The ..read more

You’ve found some interesting job and internship opportunities and it’s now time to prepare your application materials. If you want a grammar and spelling check or are looking to review resumes, cover letters, and writing samples, Grammarly is an excellent tool. If you want guidance on skills the employer is looking for, copy and paste the position description in ChatGPT and ask it to identify skills that you should emphasize in your resume and cover letter. After uploading your resume and the description of a job you’re applying for into an AI tool, it can tell you how you can improve your re ..read more

In the job search itself, AI tools can be useful in a variety of ways. You can connect your interests and values to certain positions, update your online profiles, and find current openings from across digital job posting platforms. If you’re just beginning your job or internship search, you can ask ChatGPT questions like “What are ideal jobs in international relations for a Myers-Briggs INTJ?” or “What are ideal jobs in international relations for an Enneagram 4?” and the program can provide you an idea of what types of jobs could be a good fit for your personality. Next, you may want to ..read more