Every Spider. Every story. Every future.

We equip Spiders to navigate change, act with purpose, and build careers that reflect their interests, identities, and visions for the future.

Rooted in Richmond’s rigorous tradition in the liberal arts and sciences, our approach is personal, ambitious, fueled by curiosity, and centered on inclusivity. We start by honoring the diverse strengths and stories that students bring to our campus community. Then we help them grow these gifts, explore new directions, develop additional talents, and forge valuable connections. Our team expands horizons—locally and globally. No matter how the world changes, Spiders will feel empowered and confident when they choose their next opportunities.

Here’s what sets us apart:
  • Guaranteed internship and research funding
  • An unshakeable commitment to belonging, inclusion, and well-being
  • Career development woven throughout students’ educational experiences
  • Global and civic awareness
  • Continuous interrogation of emerging trends in the world of work
  • World-class alumni and employer networks for all
  • Definitions of success that include purpose, joy, and lifelong growth

Career News & Insights

The UN Wants People Who Can Think. So Do Other Employers.

Actor and filmmaker Joseph Gordon-Levitt took the New York Times with him to the UN General Assembly last week, where he serves as the UN’s Global Advocate for Human-Centric Digital Governance. You might ask why the UN hired an actor …

By Damon Yarnell
Damon Yarnell Associate Provost and Executive Director of Career Development
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AI and the New-Grad Job Market: Mixed Signals and How to Read Them

A new working paper from UCLA economists Robert Fairlie and Jane Wu, covered this week in The Washington Post by Miriam Waldvogel, offers some of the first hard data on how the class of 2026 fared in its first summer …

By Damon Yarnell
Damon Yarnell Associate Provost and Executive Director of Career Development
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Recruiting for the Institute for Responsible Citizenship

The Institute recruits 12 of the best and brightest African American male college sophomores in the nation for a two summer program in Washington D.C. including free housing, guaranteed paid internships, meetings with public and private sector leaders, and much …

By Janae Driver
Janae Driver Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Richmond Stories

Career Advising Suite

Tyler Haynes Commons, Suite 306
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (804) 289-8547
careerservices@richmond.edu

Interview Suite

Queally Center, Suite 201
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: (804) 662-3032
hirespiders@richmond.edu

Drop-In Hours/Locations

Tyler Haynes Commons, Suite 306
Monday – Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Robins School of Business, Suite 101
Monday & Thursday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.