Helpful Reminders Throughout Your Job Search

As you evaluate opportunities, a consistent, thoughtful approach can help you assess fit, reduce risk, and move forward with confidence. Use the following as a practical guide throughout your search.

1. Ask Thoughtful, Evaluative Questions
Strong opportunities tend to hold …

By Gloria Ratliff
Gloria Ratliff Associate Director, Career Education and Advising
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Evaluating Opportunities at Early-Stage Startups

Not all early-stage companies have a large digital footprint. Many operate in emerging or pre-seed environments, where information may be limited but opportunities can be meaningful. These roles can offer strong learning and impact, particularly for MBAs, but they benefit …

By Shelley Richard
Shelley Richard Associate Director, Career Education and Advising
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Red Flags to Watch for in Job Opportunities

Not every opportunity will be the right fit, and some may require a closer look before moving forward. As you navigate your search, it can be helpful to recognize a few common signals that an opportunity may not meet typical …

By Tiffany Stott
Tiffany Stott Director, Career Education and Advising
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Rice Business MBAs Explore Careers, Companies, and Community in Seattle

Rice Business MBA students traveled to Seattle again this year for a two-day career trek that brought classroom learning to life across some of the world’s most influential companies. From aerospace and technology to healthcare innovation, the experience offered a …

By Christina Nguyen
Christina Nguyen Associate Director, Employer Engagement
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Building What’s Next: Highlights from the Entrepreneurship Trek

During Entrepreneurship Industry Week, Rice Business MBA students stepped beyond the classroom and into the heart of Houston’s startup ecosystem for a dynamic, full-day Entrepreneurship Trek. From collaborative workspaces to health innovation hubs, the experience gave students a firsthand look …

By Christina Nguyen
Christina Nguyen Associate Director, Employer Engagement
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Where Houston Real Estate Connects: An Evening at Rice Business

At Rice Business, career development is both personal and collective. It happens in classrooms and learning labs, through mentorship and shared ambition, and in rooms where conversations turn into partnerships.

On March 24, we will bring that spirit to life …

By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
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Inside Houston’s Innovation Hub: Rice MBAs Explore Careers at Microsoft

On February 13, Rice Business students stepped into the heart of Houston’s tech ecosystem for the Houston Tech Trek, visiting Microsoft at The Ion. The afternoon was an immersive look at how preparation, positioning, and strategy shape success in competitive …

By Mariella de Alba Ortiz
Mariella de Alba Ortiz Senior Associate Director, Career Education and Advising
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Where Ideas Take Shape: Entrepreneurship Industry Week at Rice Business

Entrepreneurship challenges MBAs to create value from the ground up. It requires curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to learn by doing. At Rice Business, where entrepreneurship runs in our veins, students do not explore entrepreneurship alone. They are supported by …

By Troy Tabner
Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications
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Building Connections in Austin: A Two-Day Career Trek with Rice Business

In early December, Rice Business MBA students headed to Austin for a two day career trek designed to connect classroom learning with real world business environments across technology, innovation, and operations. What made this trek especially meaningful was that every …

By Emile Chamoun-Farah
Emile Chamoun-Farah Assistant Director, Employer Engagement
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Spring Recruiting at Rice Business: Opportunities to Connect with MBA Talent

As we move into a new year, spring recruiting at Rice Business brings fresh opportunities to connect with analytically strong, business-ready MBA talent. Whether you are filling immediate hiring needs, building a long-term recruiting strategy, or exploring new ways to …

By Tyler L. Hough
Tyler L. Hough Director, Employer Engagement
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