Archive for the 'Career Exploration' Category

Sophomores: Get your network on

Published by Jenny Pedraza on November 4, 2009 in Career Exploration, Sophomores and Events & Programs. 0 Comments

The Career Development Center will host an alumni networking event for sophomores Friday, Nov. 6 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Northcourt Reception Room. Gain contacts that are sure to prove beneficial in your life after UR.

Event open to sophomores only. Space is limited! Professional dress required. Gourmet appetizers will be served.

To reserve your space, log in to SpiderConnect and click “events,” “programs & workshops” or call (804) 289-8547.

How to get to The Vault’s new website

Published by bchancy on October 9, 2009 in Career Exploration. 0 Comments

Looking for all kinds of industry-related information? Visit the Career Insider through Vault, a comprehensive online career library

Getting there:

•    Visit cdc.richmond.edu and log in to SpiderConnect.
•    Click on “opportunities”
•    Choose Career Insider Vault Industry Research
•    This will open the Vault Page
•    Students will have to create an account with a richmond.edu email address
•    Vault then will ask you to identify yourself as a professional or a student
•    Create a password and fill out some optional career information
•    Go back to the Vault page and use your new log-in info.

Translation Jobs

Published by Katybeth Lee on September 30, 2009 in Career Exploration and Job & Internship Search. 0 Comments

Do you love languages? Are you looking for a way to turn that into income? You might want to check out http://www.gettranslationjobs.com/.

Why you should attend the Career & Internship Fair Sept. 25

Published by Jenny Pedraza on September 17, 2009 in Career Exploration, Job & Internship Search and Events & Programs. 0 Comments

No matter your year or major, every student should attend UR’s 2009 Career & Internship Fair on Friday, Sept. 25.

  • Explore industries and organizations of interest to you
  • Gain contacts and network with professionals
  • Learn about internship opportunities
  • Learn about job opportunities

Get Ready!

Monday, Sept. 21: “Fair Prep & Preview,” 6 p.m. in THC 305

Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 23 & 24, Resume Blitz, Noon to 4 p.m. at the Forum

For more information and the list of attending organizations, visit cdc.richmond.edu/careerfair or call (804) 289-8547.

International Companies in Virginia

Published by lsteven2 on September 2, 2009 in Career Exploration, Job & Internship Search and Gap Year. 0 Comments

Looking for an organization with international roots?  The Virginia Economic Development Partnership presents the 2008-2009 list of Internationally Owned Companies in Virginia http://www.yesvirginia.org/international/foreign_direct_investment/default.aspx.