COVID-19 Career Services Update
All in-person advising, including drop-ins, as well as on-campus recruiting and programs for Career Services are cancelled through the remainder of the semester per the University’s guidance regarding COVID-19. Virtual advising is available and we are currently planning potential alternative platforms for Career Services programs. Likewise, some companies will be conducting virtual recruiting activities coordinated through the university. If you have any specific questions, please contact careerservices@richmond.edu.
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Upcoming Career Events
- (VIRTUAL) Finding Confidence as a Professional - Overcoming Imposter SyndromeApr0612:00 PM - 12:30 PMUnder-rated. Lack of professional confidence. Doubting accomplishments. If these sound familiar, you are not alone.... Continue reading
- (VIRTUAL) Externship/Internship vs. Reality - AccountingApr0712:00 AM - 12:00 AMExternship/Internship vs. Reality – Accounting... Continue reading
- (VIRTUAL) Major & Career WorkshopApr095:00 PM - 6:30 PMThis event will now take place virtually. See SpiderConnect for details.Choosing a major can be tough. If you are in the... Continue reading
Spider Career Blog
- Summer Experiences Beyond the Internship
re 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. - Small Talk with Strangers: How to Feel Less Awkward
If you feel awkward meeting new people and “small talk” makes you cringe – the good news is that you aren’t alone. So many people feel this way, but you don’t have to be one of them. We discuss easy strategies to use when networking so you’ll feel in control of the situation and guide the conversation. - Telling Your Story: Part Three
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. - 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. - Lila Borden, '22
Meet our peer advisor! - Helena Rocha, '22
Meet our peer advisor! - Brianna Silva, '22
Meet our peer advisor!
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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
410 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
(804) 289-8000
(800) 700-1662
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