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.
Career Fairs
Career fairs offer a great opportunity to meet recruiters from a variety of employers. You can learn about companies, the opportunities they have, and the training they offer. It helps to go in with a plan. Click on the guide image for tips on navigating your next career fair with a strategy for success.
Find out about upcoming fairs on campus, and other employer events, by logging into your Handshake account and clicking the Events tab.
On-Campus Jobs
Looking for a part-time position on campus? Student jobs at Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó are posted on , our employment database.
To log in, use your Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó 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 Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó. For more in-depth feedback, please .
Job Search Resources
BuzzFile
Find employers across the country based on your major or field of interest. This website contains detailed information on 18 million companies, 150+ majors, and 18,000 industries.
GoinGlobal
Find jobs overseas with job search materials, work permit/visa regulations, networking, employment trends, salary ranges, and cultural/interviewing advice.