Job Search & Networking

A one-on-one appointment with an advisor can help you develop a Job Search plan that’s suited to your career goals. Visit 12twenty to make an appointment.

As a Rice Business student, you have access to thousands of alumni who work in different industries across the globe. Tapping into this network – through online platforms or coffee chats – is critical to your career success.

Although networking often does result in job opportunities, the point is not to simply use others to find jobs. It is a lifelong process of expanding your sphere of influence, helping others, and receiving help in return. The resources found on this page will guide you through the full cycle of job and internship search as well as networking, from creating the perfect pitch to ramping up your online profiles.

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Job Search Strategy

Below are some resources to support the job search process. Use these tools to learn how to work smarter (and faster) to secure your first interviews.

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Coffee Chat

Learn about coffee chat etiquette and how to make the most of these conversations using best practices and tips from the CDO.

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Ready for 2Y Recruiting? 6 Tips for Strong Recruiting in Your Second Year

Published on August 25, 2026

As you begin your second year at Rice Business, recruiting may feel familiar—but 2Y recruiting is not simply a repeat of internship recruiting.

Full-time recruiting can be faster, less structured, and more self-directed. Some employers have defined hiring plans, while …

By Rayna Anderson-Crier

Make 12twenty Work for You: Profile, Preferences, Events, and Calendar Tips

Published on August 25, 2026

12twenty is Rice Business’s career management platform and your central hub for managing recruiting activity, discovering opportunities, registering for events, and connecting with employers. 12twenty works best when the information in your account is complete and current. A few small …

By Tyler L. Hough

Meet the Advisor: Rayna Anderson-Crier

Published on June 26, 2026

Rayna Anderson-Crier joined the Rice Business CDO team in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, relocating to Houston after spending several years in Montgomery, Alabama. Growing up in a small town in Louisiana, she immediately fell in love with …

By Troy Tabner

Considering a Career Conference This Fall? Four Opportunities to Expand Your Network and Career Search

Published on June 18, 2026

Conference season is one of the most valuable times of the year for MBA students to explore career opportunities, grow their professional networks, and learn from industry leaders.

National affinity conferences provide MBA students with concentrated access to employers, alumni, …

By Tiffany Stott

One Conversation Can Change Everything: Inside the Alumni in Residence Program

Published on June 15, 2026

At Rice Business, career development is a community endeavor.

While students arrive with ambitious goals, some of the most meaningful career insights come from people who’ve already walked similar paths. That’s the idea behind the Alumni in Residence program, a …

By Paul Foley