If you feel awkward meeting new people and “small talk” makes you cringe – the good news is that you aren’t alone. So many people feel this way, but you don’t have to be one of them. We discuss easy strategies to use when networking so you’ll feel in control of the situation and guide the conversation.
Read more "Small Talk with Strangers: How to Feel Less Awkward"Our post, Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved, focused on the ways YOU can get involved in extracurricular activities to make the most out of your experience as a UR student. Often times, career advisors meet with highly involved students who feel directionless when it comes to finding meaning and connecting their academic and extracurricular experiences. In this three-part series, we will discuss how to: connect your experiences, know your skills, and tell your story.
Read more "Telling Your Story: Part Three"Our post, Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved, focused on the ways YOU can get involved in extracurricular activities to make the most out of your experience as a UR student. Often times, career advisors meet with highly involved students who feel directionless when it comes to finding meaning and connecting their academic and extracurricular experiences. In this three-part series, we will discuss how to: connect your experiences, know your skills, and tell your story.
Read more "Knowing Your Skills: Part Two"Our post, Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved, focused on the ways YOU can get involved in extracurricular activities to make the most out of your experience as a UR student. Often times, career advisors meet with highly involved students who feel directionless when it comes to finding meaning and connecting their academic and extracurricular experiences. In this three-part series, we will discuss how to: connect your experiences, know your skills, and tell your story.
Read more "Connecting Your Experiences: Part One"We’re fast approaching Fall Break, but Career Services still has a full slate of programs and on-campus recruiting events! If you’ve ever looked at our calendar and thought, “seems like I should go to that, but what is it and what do I do there?” then this is for you.
Read more "Getting the Most from Career Services"Sometimes all the opportunities available on campus can be overwhelming and other times, it might seem like there’s nothing for you at all. Straight from an alum’s perspective, here’s some helpful information on sifting through all the different options and making your time at UR both productive and meaningful.
Read more "Weaving Your Web and Getting Involved🕸"Well, summer flew by and here we are at the start of another year! It may take a bit to get back into your groove, but while you’re planning the year ahead and making goals, here are five things from Career Services to get you started:
Read more "Start Your Year Off Right with These 5 Tips"