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Graduate Career Connections

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Graduate Career Connections
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The Graduate Career Connections™ (GCC) office at the Business School provides career connections and support for graduate students and recent alumni. The GCC regularly hosts networking and educational events that bring career-minded students together with strategic employers. As a central point of contact for employers, the GCC provides access to talent and opportunities to partner with the Business School. 

We are not a search service, but a valuable resource that opens doors for students and businesses. Students and alumni own their job search. The GCC provides coaching and a variety of resources for a more personalized, streamlined result.

 

Job Outlook 2011: College Hiring Outlook Positive in All Regions

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The job market for the college Class of 2011 looks positive in all regions, according to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers(NACE).

Overall, employers taking part in NACE’s Job Outlook 2011 Fall Preview survey expect to hire 13.5 percent more new grads from the Class of 2011 than they hired from the Class of 2010. By region, employers in the West project the biggest increase compared with last year, followed by employers in the Midwest.

The survey also found that employers expect to do the majority of their hiring in fall, continuing a trend toward locking in candidates early.

“This year, employers expect to conduct nearly two-thirds of their recruiting in the fall, and about one-third in the spring,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director. “That’s consistent with what they have anticipated over the past three years. Employers typically try to hire their top choice candidates early.”

NACE will update its hiring projections throughout the year through a variety of surveys and polls. The first poll will be conducted in October, and an update on college hiring will be provided in early November.

About the Job Outlook 2011 Fall Preview: The Job Outlook 2011 Fall Preview provides a forecast of hiring for the college Class of 2011. The survey was conducted among NACE employer members July 26 - August 20, 2010; 197, or 23.4 percent, responded. By region, 25.9 percent of the respondents represent organizations in the Northeast, 27.9 percent are from the Southeast, 32.5 percent are from the Midwest, and 13.7 percent are from the West.

Since 1956, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has been a leading source of information about the employment of college graduates. For more information, visit www.naceweb.org

Students

The GCC office assists Business School graduate students by developing partnerships with local employers. The office facilitates introductions and provides personalized support throughout the job search process.

Designed to supplement existing services available through the CU Denver Experiential Learning Center and the Career Center, GCC takes professional connections to the next level. It is a resource for connecting students with strategic employers in the business community. Due to its relationships, the GCC is constantly aware of new-to-the-market job openings and can help connect students to internships and part-time or full-time career opportunities.

Benefits of working with GCC

  • Increase visibility and improve networking connections within various industries via GCC relationships
  • Research career choices by connecting directly with executives working in specific careers or industries
  • Take advantage of opportunities to shadow an executive for a day and  learn first-hand about a specific position or career track
  • Make connections with influential executives at the Leadership Cafe speaker series

Students own their job search. The GCC is available to assist with the process by providing coaching and resources for a more focused, effective search.

Contact the office today to find out more about how GCC can help you take your search or experience to the next level.

Employers

Finding the right talent for your organization is essential. If you are a business leader looking to build or add superior talent to your team, the GCC is here to help.

Benefits of working with GCC

  • Post and increase visibility of job openings for by partnering with faculty and student organizations  
  • Assist with assessing the need to be filled, recommend the most compatible academic experience and offer input on what type of position best fits your need
  • Introduce qualified students via developed relationships to facilitate the fastest and best connection
  • Set up opportunities for your company to take a visible role in our networking programs

Contact us at 303.315.8901 or gcc@ucdenver.edu to get started.

Alumni

The services of the GCC office are available to Business School alumni, whether you are looking for employment or an employer seeking talent.

Benefits of working with GCC

For alumni looking for employment
  • Reach leaders in specific industries - a great resource for networking or researching a mid-career change
  • Attend GCC Leadership Cafe executive speaker series
  • Receive personalized support for a job search
For alumni seeking talent
  • Access a variety of talented Business School graduate students
  • Assist with assessing the need to be filled, recommend the most compatible academic experience and offer input on what type of position best fits your need

If you are interested in taking advantage of these services, please contact the GCC office at gcc@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-8901.

Visit the Alumni Careers page for all services available to Business School graduates.

To Fall 2011 Junior and Senior Undergraduate Students:

In the fall of 2010, we formed the BSAC – Business Student Ambassador Committee.

The BSAC is comprised of a group of the best and brightest students to represent the Business School and the University of Colorado Denver in our interactions with the Denver business community, guests and friends of the Business School, and charitable donors through the Foundation.   We are putting a student face on the Business School so that when interested parties  interact with us, they will learn about our great programs and see firsthand the value of being a University of Colorado Denver Business School student.

In 2011,  BSAC members were volunteer hosts for the YPO (Young Presidents Organization) Global Leadership Conference held in Denver, the New Business School business and Board reception and several BSAC ambassadors will be volunteer hosts at the upcoming Business School Celebration of Success dinner in mid May.

You have the opportunity to apply to join this terrific student club!    We are now in the midst of recruiting up to 25 additional BSAC members for the upcoming academic year.
 Learn more about BSAC here and apply soon!

 

The Business School, in conjunction with the Graduate Career Connections™ office, is excited to announce that it will soon be accepting applications for membership in the Student Ambassadors Club (SAC).

The SAC consists of a talented, driven and diverse group of student leaders. These students seek to enhance their networking and professional opportunities through connections with members of the business community and promotion of the Business School to alumni and supporters.

To learn more about SAC contact any of the officers below at this email address:  sac.bus@ucdenver.edu 

President - Derek Vancil

Vice President – Marlena Haas

Secretary/Treasurer – Alyssa Whitaker

Applications will be accepted in September. Undergraduate students of at least junior standing (as of the 2011 fall semester), and graduate-level students are invited to apply. Applicants should have previous leadership experience, a strong sense of commitment and a drive for excellence.

More information will be posted soon about how to apply to join this exciting new club! 

For more information on the SAC, please contact the GCC offices gcc@ucdenver.edu or 303-315-8901 or Professor Dave Ruderman david.ruderman@ucdenver.edu at 303-315-8472.