COVID-19 Fall 2020 Update
This fall may look different, but we plan to continue offering the same quality services our students, alumni, and employers have come to expect from us. If you have any specific questions, please contact careerservices@richmond.edu.
Princeton Review Names Career Services in Top 10
The Princeton Review has recognized UR as #6 for Best Career Services and Best Schools for Internships in its 2021 edition of its college guide, "The Best 386 Colleges."
Upcoming Career Events
- Virtual Spider Road Trip Application Deadline - December 4Dec04All DayEach year, our office hosts Spider Road Trips, which give students the chance to visit employers in major metropolitan... Continue reading
- Spider Career Expo (Virtual)Feb0212:00 PM - 3:00 PMThe Spider Career Expo allows students and alumni to network with employers and connect with full-time, internship, and... Continue reading
Spider Career Blog
- A&S NEXT 2021 – Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about A&S NEXT? We have answers! - Successfully Interviewing for Remote/Work From Home Jobs
This post features a list of skills that are all important in remote work jobs, and really focus on your work styles and habits (read: soft skills.) - LinkedIn Stories: Keep it Professional
LinkedIn just launched “Stories,” which, according to their website, “enables members and organizations to share images and short videos of their everyday professional moments.” Learn the "do's and don'ts" of this new feature! - Avoiding Job Scams
Those who are looking for jobs look through many, many job postings on a weekly basis. Of the millions of job postings listed, there are also many illegitimate job postings. Scammers will continue to evolve and invent new ways to take advantage of job seekers. But, there are some tell-tale signs of job scams, we’ll explore that and how to avoid them. - Upcoming Graduate School/Professional Fairs – Oct and Nov 2020
If you're interested in graduate or professional school, there are various upcoming virtual fairs open to Richmond students. - Book and Podcast Recommendations
Book and podcast recommendations from our career advisors. - FACE COVID and Your Plans for This Summer
This post was inspired by a video created by Dr. Russ Harris who is an Acceptance Commitment Therapist. He wants us to focus on acknowledging what is out of our control, let it go, and focus on what we can control. Let’s follow his steps with a career-minded focus to FACE COVID. - Six Tips for Virtual Networking & Interviews
Here are six quick tips for if you find yourself having a virtual interview! - Expectations and Reality: Reimagining Your Job Search
Job searching is no walk in the park anytime, and feels even more challenging in the face of a global pandemic. But, it’s not impossible. We offer tips and encouragement for managing a search at this time - Summer Experiences Beyond the Internship
Are you beginning to think about how you’d like to spend your summer? Summer is a wonderful time to learn more about yourself, gain experience, develop new skills, and explore potential career paths. While internships are an excellent way to gain experience and connections, it’s not the only option for a productive summer.
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Career Services, Tyler Haynes Commons
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8547
Email: careerservices@richmond.edu
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University of Richmond, VA 23173
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