Led… Handled… Managed… Responsible for… Most resume bullet points start with the same words. Frankly, the same tired old words hiring managers have heard over and over—to the point where they’ve lost a lot of their meaning and don’t do much to show off your awesome accomplishments. So, let’s get a little more creative, shall we? Next time you update your resume, switch up a few of those common words and phrases with strong, compelling action verbs that will catch hiring managers’ eyes.  Read more

What do you do with all the non-recyclable materials found in a box-spring? This was the question posed to four 11-month MBA students 8 weeks ago.  Originally intended as a Managing for Sustainability (M4S) Program field study project,  Graham Russell, who is responsible for outreach for the M4S Program,  offered it to 11-month MBA Manager of Strategic Outreach Jill Lohmiller.  Read more

Jobs that are projected to rise at the healthiest clip in the next decade are those focused on keeping the population, which is rapidly aging, healthy. At the top of the health care employment pyramid are the leaders—managers tasked with improving health care outcomes, dealing with insurance changes under the Affordable Care Act, and adjusting to sweeping changes in clinical care and the health care marketplace.  Read more

More than $11 million in grants to 11 colleges The University of Colorado Denver Business School was one of 11 institutions nationwide to receive a $1.25 million grant Monday aimed at teaching students principle-based ethics, emphasizing real-world application of ethical principles, and extending beyond campus and into the community. The money is part of $11.25 million in grants provided over the next five years by the Daniels Fund to 11 colleges from eight universities as part of its continuing Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative.  Read more

Congratulations to our new graduates on their commencement from the University of Colorado Denver Business School! The Business School wishes all the graduates the best in their career endeavors.  We are here to support them as new alumni; they are entitled to all the benefits they have earned as a result of their academic accomplishments. Let’s Stay Connected To all of our alumni, new or otherwise: In order to stay connected with the Business School, complete the form at business.ucdenver.edu/alumniupdate  Read more

Looking to explore the problems and solutions of financing in the Sports and Entertainment industry but not a graduate? You’re in luck. Starting Spring 2015 the University of Colorado Denver Business School is offering the undergraduate course “Managing Sports Finance.” Designated MGMT 4950: Special Topics, “Managing Sports Finance” will give interested juniors and seniors the opportunity to learn about sports team valuations, stadium/venue financing, and managing disparate revenue streams.  Read more

Two Colorado ski resorts were named among the best of the best, according to Forbes’ third annual “Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America for 2015.” Forbes’ ranking, which ranks resorts in both the U.S. and Canada, takes into account a number of factors, including quality and quantity of snow, skiable acreage, reliability of lifts, and town and ambiance.  Read more