Finding an internship to apply to for the summer is usually pretty easy. However, when inundated with opportunities from all kinds of sources like LinkedIn and RiceLINK, it sometimes feels like there are so many options that you do not even… Continue Reading
“What do you want to do when you graduate?” I’ve always hated that question. After deciding that being pre-med wasn’t for me (thank you Gen Chem), I didn’t have an answer to give. The worst part was – I didn’t… Continue Reading
Choosing a major is one of the most important academic decisions students will make during their time at college. It is also a deeply personal reflection of one’s goals, interests, and identity. My own academic pursuits are, when compared to… Continue Reading
LinkedIn stalking. It’s the new form of Facebook stalking for when you want more information on a certain career. You start with your connections, looking to see where the valedictorian of your high school in your freshman year ended up… Continue Reading
1. Go to class College can be stressful and sometimes it can be hard to find motivation to go to class. While it might seem like skipping class every now and then will cause no harm, it can easily… Continue Reading
After attending the Career Expo, you may feel confident and think you have done the right things, such as presenting your elevator pitch positively, networking and leaving a memorable impression of yourself with recruiters. However, these are just the initial… Continue Reading
Students often ask me, “what should I put in my summary section on my resume?” My favorite answer is to tell them to develop a personal mission statement. Oftentimes, students look at me with a questioning eye, wondering how a… Continue Reading
On a campus full of acronyms (PAAs, CCL, RAs, RMC… the list goes on), sometimes it is hard to keep up with them all. One you definitely want to remember is PCA! Fantastic question, you unconventional thinker you. “PCA”… Continue Reading
Recruiters are already collecting resumes in RICElink: Powered by Handshake, so that means interview time is almost here! Have you started practicing? It’s never too early to start. What do I know about this topic? Not everything. However, I’ve conducted… Continue Reading
Welcome to Rice! Now that you’re here, there’s a few things you may want to know to make the most of your time here. 1. You do not have to have your life…or career path… figured out yet. Let’s be… Continue Reading