7 Tips for Surviving Freshman Year
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
Bomb an Interview? What Should You Do Next?
In every bad interview there is a moment when you realize that you’ve royally messed everything up. I know that feeling well. Last semester, I interviewed for a writing consultation service. Everything was going super smoothly – I was giving… Continue Reading
I Attended the Career Expo… Now What?
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
How to Define Your Personal Mission Statement in 4 Easy Steps
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
How One Group of Students Can Get You Hired
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
6 Secrets to Acing Job Interviews
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
5 Things to Know as an Incoming Freshman
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
The One-Way Road Trip: Moving Cross-Country for a Job
I was born and raised a proud Virginia girl. I lived in the same small, farming town until I went to college at the best university in the old dominion state- Virginia Tech. And that small college town, 4 hours… Continue Reading
Take the Stress Out of Career Planning with the CCD’s New Free Assessment Tool
What is FOCUS 2? FOCUS 2 is the CCD’s newest online interactive, self guided career and education planning system designed to help you make decisions about your future career goals and education plans. … Continue Reading
Her Expo Perspectives Could Change Yours
Hi! My name is Lillian Seidel, and I’m a Rice alum turned staff member, currently Recruiting Coordinator & Alumni Liaison at the CCD. In a phrase, my job is to help employers recruit Rice students. I also spent time recruiting… Continue Reading