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MASTERS

Execute

career action plan

CREATE A JOB SEARCH STRATEGY

KNOW YOURSELF & WHAT YOU ARE SEEKING

Career values will help you determine what is most important to you in a position and/or company.

TREAT YOUR JOB SEARCH LIKE A FULL-TIME JOB

Searching for a job can be time-consuming. Set aside time daily to conduct career research, prepare
your resume/CV, contact companies and build your professional network.

ATTEND RECRUITING EVENTS

Meet employers and grow your professional network. Check the CCD calendar and RICElink for details
about company information sessions and other events.

CONNECT WITH RICE ALUMNI

Join the OWL Career Mentor Network (LinkedIn). Plan to attend a LinkedIn Session to learn more about
the benefits, resources and building a professional profile.

MEET WITH A CAREER COUNSELOR

Career counselors can be a key resource to help you develop your strategy and plan for your job search.
They are also helpful if you arent sure what you want to do, or if you plan to switch fields.

GROW YOUR NETWORK


CONSIDER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Participating in current research is a great addition to your resume and CV. Utilize your cohort and
departmental faculty to explore research that will benefit your career aspirations. Rice has many
opportunities to get involved with cutting-edge research project.

CONNECT WITH OTHER FACULTY (BESIDES YOUR ADVISOR)

Make time to meet with faculty and discover information that can help you connect with the industry
or company in your field of interest. Most faculty members have connections to specialized fields
and can be a valuable resource for information and opportunities.

APPLYING YOUR
MASTERS
EXPERIENCE ON
YOUR RESUME
What skills have I gained
during my graduate studies?
Which experiences thoughout
my gradaute studies would
help me with this position?
How can I best translate
my academic endavors into
industry terms?
How does my education
set me apart from other
applicants?
What academic projects I
have worked on may mirror
projects in the organization?

JOIN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Membership is an easy way to network with industry professionals and uncover opportunities.

FOCUS ON PROF. DEVELOPMENT

BOOST LEADERSHIP

Take on an active role in a student


organization, such as the GSA.

Create lasting bonds with undergrads, grads,


faculty, & alumni through campus events.

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PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS

WORKSHOPS

Improve skills in resume/


CV writing, interviewing and
networking.

PARTICIPATE IN RICE TRADITIONS

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MOCK INTERVIEWS

Schedule a mock interview


session to polish your
interviewing skills.

GRADUATE & POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES

Engage with GPS to better


prepare for your career path.

STAY CONNECTED WITH CCD

STAY UPDATED

READ & WATCH

INTERACT WITH ALUMNI

WEBSITE & EVENTS CALENDAR

@RiceCCD

Join the OWL Career Mentor Network

OccupiedWithLife.blogs.rice.edu TheCCDRice
ccd.rice.edu ccd.rice.edu/calendar

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