Career Readiness Certificate

Learn how to professionally present yourself by enrolling in the semi-customized Business Minor Career Readiness Certificate (CRC).

Students learn the unwritten rules of how to go about the job search process without having to dive into topics already explored. Want to get resume advice? We can help! Already have a fine-tuned resume? No problem, you can focus on other areas of need.

Students may declare enrollment in this non-credit bearing certificate at any time while enrolled in the Minor. An email invitation to pursue this certificate will be sent at the beginning of every term.

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Certificate Requirements

There are five milestones for certificate completion. Milestones can be completed in any order, however the recommended sequence is shared below.
 

1) Career Roadmap
Complete Career Roadmap along with a CU Career Advisor to figure out how to maximize your time in the certificate program.

2) Workshop I:
Find the Job
Attend a certificate-approved workshop related to finding a job. (e.g. Job Search, Resume, Cover Letter, Networking, etc.)

3) Workshop II:
Get the Job
Attend a certificate-approved workshop related to landing a job. (e.g. Interview Prep, STAR Method, Salary Negotiation, etc.)

4) Workshop III:
On the Job
Attend a certificate-approved workshop related to on-the-job knowledge. (e.g. Excel, Personal Finance, Benefits, Graduate School, etc.)

5) Experiential Learning
Complete a semester-long experience followed by a brief reflection paper. (e.g. Job/Internship, Education Abroad, Research, Leadership, Service Learning/Volunteerism)

Certificate FAQs

 

Which workshops are certificate-approved?

Certificate-approved workshops are posted here and in our weekly newsletter. If interested in other offerings not listed here, please email LeedsMinor@colorado.edu. Workshop listings are updated each term.

I. Find the Job 

II. Get the Job

III. On the Job

How do I declare certificate enrollment?
An invitation to pursue the certificate will be emailed at the begining of every fall and spring term. Please email LeedsMinor@Colorado.edu if you would like us to resend.
Who do I see for the Career Roadmap?

Please schedule an appointment with a CU Career Advisor via Handshake.

How do you track milestone completion?
​The Career Roadmap is yours to keep, but you will need to submit the Career Roadmap Completion Survey.

For workshops, swipe in with your BuffOne card. Only certificate-approved workshops will be recognized, otherwise we cannot verify your attendance.

For the experiential learning component, you will need to complete the Experiential Learning Completion Survey and a brief reflection paper.

Where do I access all these forms?
Career Roadmap (yours to keep)

Experiential Learning Reflection Paper Guidelines (for your reference)

Once declared, you will receive an automated email with personalized links to the Career Roadmap Completion Survey and the Experiential Learning Completion Survey. Please save that email as you will need to refer back to it to submit these forms when ready.

Can I attend these workshops without being enrolled in the certificate?

Yes! As long as you are a Business Minor student, you are welcome to attend.

I attended a certificate-approved workshop, but wasn't yet declared. Can that workshop still count towards my certificate?

Yes! If you swiped in with your BuffOne card, we have verification of your attendance.

How do I locate an Experiential Learning experience?

This experience does not need to be business related. All experiences are valuable and will help shape the direction of your career. If you are required to complete an internship for your major, you may count that experience towards your certificate. If you need help locating an opportunity, consider the following resources:

Do I receive an actual hard copy certificate?

Yes! Students who complete the five milestones are presented with a certificate at their Business Minor Recognition Ceremony.

Since this is non-credit bearing, the certificate will not be recognized on your academic record (i.e. transcript).