COVID-19 Spring 2022 Update
Learn how our office is operating currently. If you have any specific questions, please contact careerservices@richmond.edu.
UR Among Princeton Review's "Great Career Services" List
The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond in its 2022 edition of The Best 387 Colleges guide on its "Great Career Services" list.
Upcoming Career Events
- Resume & Cover Letter WorkshopJan265:00 PM - 6:00 PMA resume is important to have on hand for internships, jobs, and a variety of other opportunities.... Continue reading
- A&S NEXTJan29All DayYou're a Spider, so you dream big. You don't want to land just any job after UR, but a purposeful career you're... Continue reading
- A&S NEXTJan30All DayYou're a Spider, so you dream big. You don't want to land just any job after UR, but a purposeful career you're... Continue reading
- Preparing for a Virtual Career ExpoFeb0112:30 PM - 1:30 PMPlanning to attend the upcoming virtual career expo? This session will provide strategies for connecting and engaging... Continue reading
- Spider Career Expo (Virtual)Feb0312:00 PM - 3:00 PMThe Spider Career Expo allows you to network with employers and connect with full-time, internship, and externship... Continue reading
- Meet the FirmsFeb035:30 PM - 7:30 PMInterested in public accounting? Come to Meet the Firms where all the firms (both big and small) will be in one room on... Continue reading
- First-Year FridaysFeb042:00 PM - 4:00 PMFirst-year students - we know that your first year of college has been unlike you imagined and we are thinking of you.... Continue reading
- Internship & Job Search WorkshopFeb085:00 PM - 6:00 PMThe pandemic has introduced new obstacles when it comes to finding an internship. Let us help! Come learn about... Continue reading
- UrbanPromise Wilmington Information SessionFeb086:00 PM - 7:00 PMTwo Staff from UrbanPromise Wilmington with give a 30min presentation on what they do in Wilmington, what the challenges... Continue reading
- What is Consulting?Feb095:00 PM - 5:30 PMMany people consider the field of consulting, but few know exactly what being a consultant is because the term covers... Continue reading
Spider Career Blog
- Successfully Transitioning Back to the Office
If you are preparing to go back in office, in any capacity, you may have reservations about what that looks like. Returning to an office setting, even for just a few days a week, can be stressful, with some worrying about social relationships, safety concerns, and maintaining a work-life balance. After having to drastically alter our norms to work remotely for more than a year, now many of us are faced with another transition. If this has you feeling all kinds of ways, read on for tips to make the transition smoother. - Your Guide to Virtual Career Fairs
If you’ve ever attended a career fair before, or wanted to but couldn’t, you know they can be nerve-wracking and intimidating for even those who’ve prepared. Even the most confident job seeker can easily say the wrong name during their elevator pitch, or miss out on a scheduled meeting with a dream company – all because they were nervous. And with virtual career fairs being much more common, the new technology element is just another format to figure out. But, with some knowledge and preparation about how they work, they can be a great tool to help you land your next job or internship. Here are a few tips to help you feel good about attending the next virtual career fair. - The Art of Negotiation
The hiring process is full of potentially awkward moments, but salary negotiations seem to cause the most dread and anxiety. Here are 5 key points to know when negotiating your job offer. - Spring Refresh
Time to dust off the winter cobwebs! Here are a few things you can do to feel ready for spring! - Reducing Screen Time in a Virtual World
Between working and learning from home for nearly the last year, it feels like we’re living life almost exclusively through a screen. And too much screen time wreaks havoc with us mentally and physically. So, let’s talk about some simple ways to get away from the screen. - Spring Forward with Your Career Goals
As you embark on the spring semester, kick things off the right way with Career Services! - Finding Balance in the Holiday Season
Five things to focus on with your job search during the holiday season so that you can feel productive, while also not over-tasking yourself. - 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!
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University of Richmond, VA 23173
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