In-Depth Industry and Profession Exploration
From advertising and accounting to healthcare and non-profit: what industries spark your interest? An important part of planning your path to success is finding out more about different industries, career paths and positions. Depending on the type of field you want to work in, your preparation will vary. Recruiting for internships and full-time positions also varies greatly depending on the industry.
The CDC hosts industry expos each year, which serve as the main recruiting and networking events for the year.
Informational Interviewing
An informational interview is a meeting someone who is interested in a career field schedules with a professional currently working in the field. The interviewer can ask questions about the field or industry, the company or position type. An informational interview is for general industry information and networking contacts. It is not a job interview for a specific position.
Industry- and Profession-Specific Distribution Lists
UR students and alumni can get the latest information on industries of interest to them (news, internships and jobs) by logging in to SpiderConnect and editing their profiles to sign-up to receive industry distribution e-mails.
VAULT Industry Research
Research different industries and career paths and get in-depth information about various fields. Log in to SpiderConnect with your student ID and password. The link to the VAULT Career Insider is located under the "opportunities" tab.
The Career Development Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students and alumni can schedule consultations by calling (804) 289-8547. Same-day appointments are not available.
Spring 2012 Walk-in Hours
Monday through Friday, 2 to 4 p.m. at the CDC and the following locations:
Mondays: Robins School of Business
Tuesdays: Modlin Center
Wednesdays: Jepson School
Thursdays: Gottwald
Fridays: International Center