Find out about opportunities abroad: International Career Panel and Career Services' International Opportunities website

Would you like to find an internship abroad, but don't know where to start? Career Services is here to help you look for the international internship of your dreams!

On November 3, Career Services is providing students with a chance to look into international careers. Career Services is hosting an International Career Panel on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Flatirons Room in the C4C. Come listen to individuals talk about their international careers and/or their expertise on finding international opportunities and learn about different employment, teaching, or volunteer opportunities abroad. In addition, find out about opportunities in Foreign Services and the State Department. If you're looking for opportunities abroad, this is just the event for you; don't miss out on this helpful panel! For more information about this panel, log on to Career Services Online and search for the event using the "Career Events" search engine.

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Keep your online image professional with these social networking tips

In an age focused on flourishing new media, your job or internship search may look a little different. Often, once the employer has received a resume and cover letter, their next step is to Google the candidate's name. If an employer finds something distasteful that might reflect poorly on a job candidate's profile on any of the various social networking websites--Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter, among others--the candidate may be removed from consideration for the job. (more...)

Dining for Success Etiquette Dinner

In corporate America, one way to network and conduct meetings is through business dinners or luncheons. Career Services is teaming up with CU GOLD to provide CU students with a night of etiquette and fine dining. This is your opportunity to learn proper etiquette in a business social setting at CU’s Dining For Success Etiquette Dinner. A variety of companies and organizations will sponsor the tables, providing a worthwhile networking experience. During the event, students will learn about etiquette, interviews, and enjoy a FREE five course meal.

However, before the big night remember these simple tips to be successful while at a corporate dinner meeting:

• Remember the purpose of the meal
• Follow the lead of your host/interviewer
• Be tactful and conscientious of your interaction with the host/interviewer 

When preparing for the event please remember the following:

• Who: Open to all CU students
• When:  Monday, October 18
• Where: UMC 235
• Dress: Business casual
• RSVP: Registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call 303-492-8519 and leave your name and phone number. Thank you!

For more information, please contact Judy Hlawatsch at 303-492-8519 or Judith.hlawatsch@colorado.edu.

Meet employers at the Fall Career and Internship Fair this week!

Are you still looking for a job or internship for the year? Have you been checking CUConnect's job list every day, applying to multiple jobs around Boulder, and you still haven't obtained a job or found one that fits your career field interests?

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