Professional Experiences

Relevant professional experiences, like internships, are the number one reason that one candidate gets hired over a similar candidate.

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The following experiences will stand out on your resume, help you build skills, make connections and find confidence in your future. We offer a variety of opportunities for you that take from 20 minutes to multiple semesters to complete. Whether you have no experience at all or you are wanting something else to round out your skills before you graduate, you can find what you are looking for here.

Get an internship on Handshake

Recent graduates say internships were the most impactful experiential learning they did as students to help them achieve their goals. Handshake has tens of thousands of internships posted every year, including many that don’t get posted anywhere else.

Google Career Certificates

Access FREEÌýGoogle Career CertificatesÌýthrough a new CU Boulder partnership! Learn from experts and getÌýqualified for rolesÌýin fast-growing, high-demand fields:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
  • IT Support
  • Project Management
  • UX Design
Job simulations on The Forage

In 30 minutes to seven hours with The Forage, you can simulate what it’s like to work at big name companies in fascinating roles like consulting, software development, finance, marketing and more!

Find jobs and gigs through Student Employment

Work on campus and/or utilize your work-study with the variety of positions posted by CU Boulder Student Employment throughout the year.

Mentorship on Forever Buffs Network

Join our amazing network of CU alumni and participate in the Forever Buffs Network annual mentorship program starting in October. Or, log in year round and connect with alumni who match your interests to get insights into the world of work.

Professional gig work on Work Simplr

In 2-30 hours, achieve results quickly and add to your resume with Work Simplr’s short-term gigs. Work Simplr interviews you and then matches you to paid gig work with great companies. This is an excellent way to test your skills, explore jobs and earn extra money.

Build skills, connections and companies through Innovation and Entrepreneurship

You don’t have to start a company to learn a lot through . There are dozens of exciting programs that I&E promotes every year for people with all levels of experience.

Conduct world-class research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program

provides hand-son experience in research and creative programs. There are plenty of opportunities to connect with leading faculty members as well.

Make a difference on CUServes

Find amazing volunteer opportunities from campus and community organizations on CUServes, brought to you by the Volunteer Resource Center.

Skill building on LinkedIn Learning

In 20 minutes to dozens of hours, you can take online on-demand courses on specialized skills on LinkedIn Learning. Learn hard skills like coding, Excel and Photoshop or build soft skills like leadership, communication and project management.

Career Services is here to support you in each step of your career planning. You can attend a weekly workshop, ask questions during office hours, schedule an appointment and more.

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