Undergraduate Career Development

The Leeds Career Development Office is the hub for undergraduate professional development. We work with each student to create a four-year career development plan that will allow them to develop the professional competencies and business connections needed to pursue their personal and career goals. Leeds students have access to unique, business-focused resources including:

Career Readiness Programs

All Leeds students are assigned a career advisor by their area of emphasis. Advisors work with each student to create a four-year career development plan that allows them to develop the professional competencies and business connections needed to pursue their goals. Key services that support career readiness include:

• One-on-One Career Coaching Sessions
• Skill Development Workshops
• Personal- and Career-Assessments
• Mock Interviews
• Professional Development Class

Employer Connections

The Leeds School has created strong partnerships with over 4,000 companies from diverse industries and locations. Our office connects students of all interests with the resources, organizations and people necessary to facilitate career success, including:

• On Campus Interviews
• Employer Panels by Industry or Topic
• Employer Information Session and Recruitment Days
• Leeds-Specific Career Fairs

Industry Experiences

At Leeds, students are encouraged to explore career opportunities in business through hands-on learning via internships, Career Treks and Company Field Days.

• Internships: Dedicated support includes an internship advisor, internship-focused workshops and networking events.
• Career Treks: Visits focused on an industry, functional area or location with in-depth opportunities for job search and connections. Previous visits have included Boulder, Denver, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.
• Company Field Days: Career exploration opportunities for sophomores to learn about the different functional areas, career paths and internships at local companies.

Mentoring

The integration of multiple mentoring programs throughout the four-year experience is a unique feature of the Leeds education, providing students with individual connections and personalized support. Over 1,500 undergraduates and more than 900 professional mentors participate in mentoring through these programs:

• CoLab: Essentials of Collaboration and Innovation in Business: Full-day outdoor orientation experience to introduce first-year students to key business concepts and corporate mentors.
• Peer2Peer: Connects new Leeds students with trained student mentors to help students build a strong foundation and sense of belonging at Leeds.
• Young Alumni Mentors Program: Partners sophomores with recent Leeds graduates to provide major and career exploration, academic preparation and professional skills development.
• Professional Mentorship Program: Pairs juniors and seniors with experienced business professionals to provide opportunities to develop and practice critical professional skills.

Contact Information:
Website: www.colorado.edu/leeds/career
Email: leedscareer@colorado.edu
Office: KOBL S210
Phone: 303.492.1808