Jessica Campbell

Executive Director

Jessica Campbell serves as Executive Director at the Rice Business Career Development Office. Jessica has been at Rice University since 2011, and previously led the employer relations team at the Rice University Center for Career Development, before transitioning into the MBA career center in 2019. Prior to Rice, Jessica worked in career services at the University of Houston and at a non-profit.

Jessica has been actively involved in several professional organizations, including MBA CSEA, where she previously co-chaired the Employer Relations Resource Group and Global Conference. Jessica has also been an active member of SoACE (Southern Association of Colleges and Employers) since 2007, where she current serves on the Board as Director, College Knowledge Groups and previously chaired the Annual Conference, the Employer Relations Knowledge Group and New Members Committee. Jessica previously served as President, Secretary, Texas Job Fair Chair and Professional Development Chair for HACCC (Houston Area Consortium of Career Centers). Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Houston.

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What’s My “Personal Brand” and Why Do I Need One?

When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …

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Hiring Managers’ 4 Biggest Concerns and How to Proactively Address Them

To continue to move along in the recruiting process and eventually get the job you want, you need to address the main concerns of hiring managers. So, what follows are what hiring managers are most concerned with regarding your candidacy—along …

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Should You Quit Your Job During the “Great Resignation”? Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

As a decision coach, I help people choose to quit (or not) all the time. People call me when they’re trying to figure out whether to leave a job, a location, even a relationship. Quitting is hard. People have a …

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9 Tips for Writing an Engaging Resume

Your resumé is the single most important document for getting noticed by a potential employer. Studies show that, on average, most hiring managers only spend about 6-7 seconds reading resumés, which makes creating an engaging resumé absolutely essential. While every …

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How to Stand Out at Virtual Career Fairs

It isn’t easy to stand out at in-person job fairs, and leaving a lasting impression with employers at virtual job fairs can be just as challenging. However, if you follow the eight tips below, you’ll have no difficulty making meaningful …

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Seven Reasons Why Employers Should Hire International Graduates


Nitin Agrawal is founder and CEO of Interstride

For a long time, the United States has led all other countries as the top destination for international students.

Our exceptional colleges and universities deserve a lot of credit, …

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How to Recognize & Conquer Unconscious Bias

Everyone has some form of implicit or unconscious bias; we absorb received notions about race, class, gender, ability, ethnicity, and sexuality from a very young age. Implicit bias shows up in deep-down prejudices and stereotypical assumptions we don’t know we …

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From Veteran to Civilian: How to Navigate Re-Entry Effectively

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Military life is one that must be lived to be understood. No movie, book or story can possibly give an accurate representation of the experience because so much of it is felt in the soul. But, once …

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STEM Designation

We are excited to announce that the Rice Business MBA is now a STEM designated program, allowing international students with F-1 visas the opportunity to work in the US for up to three years under an extended OPT (Optional Practical …
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Learn From Industry Leaders, Television Hosts, CEOs, And More (For Free) With WayUp’s Summer Series

The pandemic has put a pause on many things, but it shouldn’t be stopping your professional development.

For college students and recent grads, summer is usually a huge season for professional development. Whether you’re taking on an internship or applying …

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