CSC offers a wide range of services to help graduate students and postdocs define their career paths and find satisfying employment. These services include workshops, career fairs, on-campus interviewing, resume referrals, position listings, alumni contacts, individual career counseling and dossier management.
Important RICElink News
RICElink, our online recruiting system has been upgraded. The system is now available to students, postdoctoral fellows and alumni. Use your NetID and password to access the system. (Please contact IT if you can not login). All alumni will need to contact Career Services before accessing RICElink.
Appointments
Individual, confidential appointments are available for all graduate students and postdocs. For an appointment with a graduate career counselor, call Career Services at ext. 4055 or contact Kris Gentry, Career Advisor for Graduate Students & Postdocs.
Upcoming Events
** Please note all times and locations subject to change. Check RICElink 'Events' section for latest time and location information.
Workshop Series for Graduate Students & Postdocs
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January Final Friday: Panel on Science and Engineering Consulting, January 25, 4 - 5 pm, location TBA
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February Final Friday: Panel on PhDs Working in Private Secondary Schools, February 29, 4 - 5 pm, location TBA
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March Final Friday: Publishing/Editing as a Career Alternative for Graduate Students, March 28, 4 - 5 pm, O'Connor House Rm 107
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April Final Friday: Networking 101, April 25, 4 - 5 pm, O'Connor House Rm 107
Suggestions for workshops welcomed! Please email Kris with your ideas.
Working Groups for Graduate Students & Postdocs
Non-Academic Job Search Working Group (Now Forming for Summer) -- This is a small group of people who commit to meet regularly to share and give feedback on their resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, interview tips, and offer negotiations. Please contact Kris to register for this group.
On-Campus Recruiting Targeted Workshops & Events
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Resume Writing Workshop - Tuesday, January 22, 4-5:30pm
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Resumania - Wednesday, January 23, 3-5pm, Grand Hall and O'Connor House
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Resumania - Thursday, January 24, 3-5pm, Grand Hall and O'Connor House
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Finding a Summer Job - Monday, January 28, 4-5:30, O'Connor House
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Rice Collegiate Job Fair - Tuesday, January 29, 2-5pm, Grand Hall
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Rice Summer Opportunities Fair - Tuesday, Jaunary 29, 7-9pm, Grand Hall
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Interviewing Skills for a Summer Job - Tuesday, Februrary 5, 4-5:30pm, O'Connor House
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Chili Cook-off - Thursday, March 20, 4-6pm
Please register using the RICELink system.
Registration for Spring on campus recruiting has begun. Please login to RICELink to select dates for Spring 2008 information sessions and on campus interviews.
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