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Upcoming Career Events
- Webinar: Revitalizing Your ResumeOct1512:00 PM - 12:30 PMDoes your resume adequately tell your current professional story? If you have been in the workforce for a few years, it... Continue reading
- Internship & Job Search WorkshopOct175:00 PM - 6:00 PMYou know you need to look for a job or internship, but how do you go about finding one? Participants will learn about... Continue reading
- UBS Wealth Management and Recruiting OverviewOct175:00 PM - 6:00 PMJason Chandler, '93, Sean Baker, '15, and additional UBS representatives will be hosting an Information Session to talk... Continue reading
- Deconstructing HealthOct198:15 AM - 1:00 PMDeconstructing Health is open to all students interested in exploring clinical and nonclinical healthcare career paths.... Continue reading
- Career Chat: From Pivot Tables to a Career PivotOct212:30 PM - 3:15 PMAlex Holva graduated from the University of Richmond in 2015 with a BSBA in economics, concentrating in finance. He... Continue reading
- Major & Career WorkshopOct215:00 PM - 6:00 PMChoosing a major can be tough. If you are in the process of deciding on what you should major in or if you want to get... Continue reading
- Career Chat: Life After Teach for AmericaOct225:30 PM - 6:15 PMAntoine Waul graduated from University of Richmond in 2013 with a BA in political science. Following graduation, Antoine... Continue reading
- Career Chat: Working for the Department of JusticeOct232:30 PM - 3:15 PMOur speaker graduated from the University of Richmond in 2014 with a degree in psychology. She has since gone on to work... Continue reading
- Professional Communication WorkshopOct235:00 PM - 6:00 PM"Just reach out to some alumni who work there!""Don't forget to write a thank you note!""Prepare a pitch to introduce... Continue reading
- AccountingFestOct245:30 PM - 7:00 PMJoin us for AccountingFest to hear from accounting industry professionals and get insider knowledge and tips on... Continue reading
Spider Career Blog
- Knowing Your Skills: Part Two
Our post, Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved, focused on the ways YOU can get involved in extracurricular activities to make the most out of your experience as a UR student. Often times, career advisors meet with highly involved students who feel directionless when it comes to finding meaning and connecting their academic and extracurricular experiences. In this three-part series, we will discuss how to: connect your experiences, know your skills, and tell your story. - Connecting Your Experiences: Part One
Our post, Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved, focused on the ways YOU can get involved in extracurricular activities to make the most out of your experience as a UR student. Often times, career advisors meet with highly involved students who feel directionless when it comes to finding meaning and connecting their academic and extracurricular experiences. In this three-part series, we will discuss how to: connect your experiences, know your skills, and tell your story. - Getting the Most from Career Services
We’re fast approaching Fall Break, but Career Services still has a full slate of programs and on-campus recruiting events! If you’ve ever looked at our calendar and thought, “seems like I should go to that, but what is it and what do I do there?” then this is for you. - Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved🕸
Sometimes all the opportunities available on campus can be overwhelming and other times, it might seem like there’s nothing for you at all. Straight from an alum’s perspective, here’s some helpful information on sifting through all the different options and making your time at UR both productive and meaningful. - Start Your Year Off Right with These 5 Tips
Well, summer flew by and here we are at the start of another year! It may take a bit to get back into your groove, but while you’re planning the year ahead and making goals, here are five things from Career Services to get you started: - On-Campus Recruiting Defined
Our office offers a variety of ways that students can connect with employers, which we call, "on-campus recruiting." In this post, we will define a few terms we use when describing those opportunities, including: information session, information table, and office hours. - How to Use Vault for Industry Research
Vault is an educational tool that provides you unlimited, online access to comprehensive career information and management tools. - Summer To-Do’s for Your Career
The summer is great for relaxing and taking advantage of some down time. But, also an ideal time to check some things off that professional to-do list. Whether you’re exploring a career/role change, definitely making a change, or wanting to advance in your industry use these tips to get going on this journey! - Resiliency Among the (Job) Chaos
Feeling stuck in a job search? Do you feel like you’ve been working and doing things only to just have your wheels keep spinning? Many people – even those with advanced degrees, plenty of experience, and stellar qualifications – are feeling the blues of searching for jobs to no avail. If you’re finding yourself in desperation mode, take a step back and read on for a few good ways to ease your anxiety, take back your sanity, and maybe even score a new gig. - Navigating ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) Like a Boss
Any recent job searcher knows the struggles of sending in applications, getting an automated email response, and never hearing anything again. During the Great Recession, employers were flooded with applicants and needed a solution that helped them quickly filter out the unqualified candidates. Enter ATS – applicant tracking systems have evolved, yet still remain a mystery to most and a seemingly impossible first step to overcome in the hiring process. Learn how to navigate ATS like a pro!
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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
(804) 289-8000
(800) 700-1662
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