Job & Internship Search

A one-on-one appointment with an advisor can help you develop a Job Search plan that’s suited to your career goals. Visit OWL-Careers to make an appointment.

Know Yourself

Understand your strengths and what you are looking for in a career. Refer back to your Career Leader results and be honest with
yourself.

Recruiting Timelines by Industry

Timelines can vary by company, so you must verify with your targets, but this general guide can be used to plan your job search strategy.

Research your Interests and Companies

Use this Research Guide to explore industries based on your interests and determine your career goals.

Establish Your Network

Create a Sample Target (LAMP) List to prioritize employers, contact employees, and convince advocates. Here are Sample Networking Emails to start connecting.

Rice Business LinkedIn and Sallyportal is a great way to reach the Rice Business alumni. Learn from those who have gone before you.

Understand When Companies Hire

The Internship Recruiting Timeline and Full Time Recruiting Timeline are to be used for reference. Please note that the recruiting timelines are general guidelines. Some companies may not adhere to these so do your research!

OWL-Careers

Job postings, CDO event RSVP’s, and advising appointments are all managed through our one-stop-shop portal, OWL Careers.

MBA Exchange

MBA Exchange  is a global job board dedicated to business school students and alumni with opportunities posted directly by companies, employers directory and global searchable online directory of MBA development programs.

MyVisaJobs.com

MyVisaJobs.com is an information portal and online community for visa job hunters around the world. Its major services include annual and quarterly reports for H1B visa and Green Card, Customized H1B Visa Solution, Visa Sponsor Profile, Candidate Profile, Resume Service, and Smart Apply for job applicants.

National Black MBA Association

The mission of the National Black MBA Association, Inc. is to lead in the creation of educational, wealth building, and growth opportunities for those historically underrepresented throughout their careers as students, entrepreneurs and professionals. It also hosts MBA level opportunities.

Job Market Trends: How Market Research Insights Can Help Improve Your Search for Executive Roles

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You’ve gained enough experience and polished your skills to qualify for executive roles. But now, you aren’t sure which position will be most suitable for you or how you can ensure recruiters don’t overlook you and go for other candidates.

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Making the Most of your Winter Break

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Inspired by Steve Dalton’s ‘2-Hour Job Search,’ this plan sharpens your internship and job search during the winter break. It focuses on targeted outreach, networking, and informational interviews to maximize your efforts during the winter break without relying on traditional …

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Troy Tabner Associate Director of Communications and Events

Networking for Better Opportunities: Land a Job By Socializing

Recent studies underscore the significance of networking in career progression, with over 80% of individuals securing job opportunities through this channel. Such statistics vividly emphasize the significant role that networking plays in professional development.

Despite the wealth of opportunities the …

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How to Adapt to American-Style Self-Promotion

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Written by Andy Molinsky & Dorie Clark for Harvard Business Review, published April 07, 2014

Imagine you’re at a networking event in the United States and you hear your colleague make the following statement to a potential employer:

“… I’d be …

By Andy Molinsky & Dorie Clark
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Fake Job Scams Are Becoming More Common — Here’s How to Protect Yourself

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Written by Jack Kelly for Forbes, published on Jun 01, 2023

Employment scams cost workers about $2 billion in direct losses each year, according to the Better Business Bureau. In the first quarter of 2022, around 14 million people were …

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