Career Services

University of Richmond - Career Services

Career Services

Queally Center

We have a new Career Gallery and Employer Suite in the Queally Center!Learn more about the building

Spider Road Trips

Pack your bags, we're hitting the road! This year, Career Services is offering over ten Spider Road Trips, traveling to New York City, Washington, D.C., and our very own city of Richmond!

What is a Spider Road Trip?

Explore Majors and Industries

Find Jobs and Internships

Apply to Graduate School

Resource Library

Meet Tenaj, a UR alum who proves that not all career paths are linear. See how this psychology major and dance minor turned her experiences, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit into her own business.

Read More Start Your Career Journey

“

”

It's not always about what you study in school — that's the starting point. It's really about finding your passion and taking advantage of opportunities. Tenaj Ferguson, '11

Career Services Features

Hannah Stein, '18
Sophomore combines focus on inclusion and social responsibility

Emily Gove, '17
Food fuels junior's academic and career interests

Marius Young, '18
Sophomore a major player on and off the football field

Mary Allen, '16
Scholar-athlete gives back to her Northside Richmond neighborhood through class and volunteer work

Brenden Carol, '17
Bonner Scholar espouses political engagement as key to a healthy democratic society

Emily Onufer, '17
Bonner Scholar uses her Bonner summer of service and a Civic Fellowship to explore climate change in the South Pacific

Sam Bell, '17
Junior's research project will leave you wondering: what's a religious studies major doing working on a math project?

Christian Voto, '16
Pre-med and business student helps coordinate first government-approved drone delivery of medication

Cassandra Ceballos, '17
Junior combines passion for social justice with focus on food systems

Caroline Utz, '17
Junior researches civic effect of satirical news

Hannah Holub, '16
Senior interns for Toronto Football Club

Finding Your Passion: Tenaj Ferguson, '11
University of Richmond alumna took time to cultivate her skills and find her passion before opening her own business, Lady Epicure Gourmet.

From Westhampton to Washington: Sydney Freeman, '17
University of Richmond student spent the spring semester of her sophomore year in the White House.

Spiders Hiring Spiders: Michelle Shuman, '16, and Jessica Goodman, '12
"Spiders spin their own webs, they don't move into one that's already been made."

University of Richmond Alum Scores 'Hole in One' Internship
Lauren Conder, '14, utilized the support from the Office of Alumni and Career Services and her professors to achieve success.

Kelsey Ensign, '15
Student explores identity theory, her own identity through community work

Mel Shuaipi, '15
Senior blends business and social change abroad and at home

UR Alum's study abroad experience leads to starting his own business
After studying abroad in Madrid his junior year, Jay Ternavan,'00, knew that traveling was something he wanted to do for the rest of his life.

The Perfect Pitch
Students learn how to hit the right notes in an interview

Rand Irons, '15
Community work informs Bonner Scholar's academic and career paths

View more related articles

Upcoming Career Events

Sep
30
Bard College - Bard Graduate Center Information Table
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bard Graduate Center (Bard College) representatives will be hosting an Information Table/Meet and Greet to talk with... Continue reading
Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Sep
30
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Graduate School of Biomedical Studies Information Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dr. J. Racquel Collins, Assistant Dean for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Graduate School of Biomedical... Continue reading
Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Sep
30
Bain & Company Information Session
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Bain & Company representative and UR alumnus, Matthew Whittaker, '09 will be hosting an Information Session to talk... Continue reading
Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Sep
30
Altria Headquarters Tour
2:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Altria is a Fortune 200 company with its headquarters right here in Richmond, VA. Take advantage of this opportunity to... Continue reading
Register Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Oct
04
LinkedIn 101: Establishing Your Profile
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Have you heard of LinkedIn but are not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of LinkedIn and how you... Continue reading
Register Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Oct
04
Stifel/KBW Information Session
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All class years within all majors are welcome to attend an Information Session with Stifel/KBW. It provides innovative... Continue reading
Register Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Oct
04
U.S. General Services Administration Information Session
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All class years within all majors are welcome to attend an Information Session with U.S. General Services... Continue reading
Register Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Oct
05
U.S. General Services Administration Information Table
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Stop by and learn about the GSA and their Emerging Leaders Program. This Program, based in Washington, D.C., offers... Continue reading
Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Oct
05
AlphaSights Information Session
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
All class years within all majors are welcome to attend an Information Session with AlphaSights. AlphaSights is an... Continue reading
Register Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar
Oct
12
Dominion Office Hours
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sophomores and juniors in all majors are welcome to reserve individual meeting time (20 minutes) by October 10 with... Continue reading
Register Add to Outlook Add to iOS Device Add to Google Calendar Add to Google Calendar

View more events

Spider Career Blog

Subscribe to this feed

Stay Connected

Career Services on Instagram

Career Services on Facebook

Career Services on Twitter

UR Career Connections on LinkedIn

Spider Career Blog

Contact Us

Mailing address:
Career Services, Tyler Haynes Commons
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Phone: (804) 289-8547

Email: careerservices@richmond.edu