Back in the Heart of Houston Healthcare: A Revitalized Career Trek Experience

By Amy Pan, Associate Director & Employer Engagement Relationship Manager, Rice Business Career Development Office

Back by popular demand (for the first time in six years), our revitalized Healthcare Trek took students straight into the heart of Houston’s world-renowned medical …

By Troy Tabner
Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications and Events
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Navigating a Career Transition? Rice Business is Here for You.

Career transitions — whether anticipated or unexpected — can be challenging. If you’ve recently been laid off, are exploring a new direction, or simply considering your next chapter, you’re not alone. At Rice Business, we’re committed to supporting our alumni with resources …

By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
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How to Improve Your Negotiation Skills to Get Ahead at Work

Negotiation is everywhere—whether you’re asking for a raise, closing a deal, or simply deciding where to eat with friends. The truth is, no one is born a master negotiator. Like any other skill, negotiation skills must be learned, practiced, and …

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Quiet Hiring in Times of Uncertainty: Opportunity or Red Flag?

During challenging economic times, companies get creative—and not always in ways that benefit their employees. One growing trend? Quiet hiring. It happens when businesses fill gaps not by bringing in new talent, but by asking more of the people they …

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When to Say Yes to Lateral Executive Career Moves

Promotions and higher salaries may seem like the only signs of career success. However, growth can also happen when you make a lateral career move by taking a job at the same level.

Your pay may not change much, and …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Investment Banking Coffee Chat Guide: Questions, Topics, Tips, & How to Prepare

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A coffee chat is your shot to connect with a senior banker, analyst, or associate on a human level. These casual conversations offer an insider’s view of the firm, team culture, and career paths, and they often lead to mutual …

Can You Ask for a Raise After a Layoff? Yes—Here’s How to Do It Thoughtfully

The economy is uncertain. Layoffs are happening left and right. You’re still standing—but now you’re wondering if it’s a bad time to ask for that raise you’ve been wanting. On one hand, you’ve taken on more work and proven your …

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How to Bounce Back from a Tough Layoff

For everyone who’s going through a career transition right NOW, here’s some small solace from the perspective of TIME… ⏳

When the entire faculty of my charter school was laid off at the beginning of my career, I thought it …

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6 Must-Know AI Skills for Non-Tech Professionals

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Let’s talk about the elephant in every office: The need for artificial intelligence (AI) skills is here—and it’s not going anywhere. There was a time when AI was for developers in hoodies writing code in dark basements. Now, it’s reshaping …

The Truth About Employee Engagement: What Actually Motivates Teams?

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We’ve heard it a thousand times: employee engagement, involvement, motivation. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of guides and videos on the internet about how to keep your teams engaged, but hardly anyone ever discusses the hard truth about employee …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.