Student Career Development

Career Development Services for Students

Explore the many services and resources we offer students from the very start of your UCR School of Business journey. Once you graduate, we will continue to work with you to build your career and professional network.
Stay connected to your alma mater and receive support from the UCR career services team throughout your professional career.

One-on-One Career Coaching

Career advisors are available to meet one-on-one with every AGSM student to discuss job search strategy, resumes, internships, interviewing or any other career-related topic.

Please make a career counseling appointment through Handshake.

Career Self-Assessments

The Career Development Center can administer self-assessments for students who want to explore their career options. Please make a Career Counseling Appointment on Handshake to further discuss your options.

Resume and Cover Letter Reviews

All AGSM students are expected to create a professional resume using AGSM's strategic resume format found in Handshake. CDC staff can help students as they develop their resumes by reviewing content and formatting, providing advice on what to include and what to eliminate, as well as suggestions for strengthening existing content to stand out from the crowd.

Students should also have a professional cover letter to use and modify when applying to internships and jobs. Our team can provide advice and guidance for creating a cover letter that's sure to get noticed.

Mock Interviews

Students can schedule a mock interview with any member of the CDC staff to practice for upcoming scheduled interviews. Staff will provide constructive feedback to help the student improve their interview techniques and become better prepared for the process of finding a future job or internship.

For a virtual experience, we encourage students to utilize StandOut, an online mock interview tool through the Career Center.

Get started: go.ucr.edu/Standout

Employers: Click to log into Your Handshake Account

Students and Alumni: Click to log into Handshake via CAS or (netid)@ucr.edu Account

Go to Handshake

AGSM Executive Mentor Program

The Executive Mentor Network (EMN) is designed to engage graduate students with junior, mid-level or senior executives that work in the private, public or non-profit sectors. Students are matched with mentors who have parallel professional interests and share similar career aspirations in regard to occupation, job function and industry.

The EMN provides an opportunity for mentors to share knowledge, insights and professional experiences with graduate students. Mentees will gain ideas and information that are applicable to their academic studies, internships, short-range job targets and long-term career goals.

Contact your career advisor to apply to be a Mentee. Applications open in the Fall.

AGSM MBA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

The MBA Fellowship Program is designed to assist graduating MBA students in obtaining experiential learning opportunities with non-profit organizations during the spring quarter of their final year.

This program provides an opportunity for the School of Business to give back to the community of Riverside County by providing a pipeline of talent to participating organizations, and exposes business students to professional careers offered in the non-profit sector. Speak with your career advisor about participating in this program.

Applications open in the Winter quarter.

Resources for Students

Career Development Center Resources

To access resources from the Career Development Center, please log into Handshake. Exclusive resources for AGSM students will be located under the Career Center Resources tab.
Online Career Resources
- glassdoor.com: Salary research, employee reviews, interview insights
- indeed.com: Search for millions of jobs and internships around the world
- bls.gov: Statistical job data
- salary.com: Salary research by industry, location, company, job title, etc.
- themuse.com Online career resource offering career advice, articles, company information
- O*NET Online: Occupation Information Network, a comprehensive source for in-depth information on hundreds of occupations
- efinancialcareers.com: Job search site for careers in accounting, finance, banking and technology
- thebeancounter.com: Career advice, job postings, etc. for students of accounting
- Handshake: Through Handshake, access the following resources under Career Center -> Resources
  - CareerShift: Tools to help job seekers successfully navigate the published and hidden job market to find career opportunities
  - UniWorld Online: A business database of multinational companies, providing information on headquarters and subsidiaries around the world – searchable by HQ location, subsidiary location, industry, etc.
  - GoinGlobal: A career and employment resource page featuring information about working and living in countries throughout the world

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Camila Chaves Naranjo, UCR School of Business

"The CDC was crucial to my success in finding and landing my internships during my MBA experience. Even before my first year started, I met with the CDC Director, and she helped me review my resume and target certain positions. When I was offered the position as a data analyst intern at Slalom, the CDC helped me determine if it was the right fit for me and helped me negotiate the offer. I’m grateful I accepted the internship because it has since turned into a great job."

Camila Chaves Naranjo '23 MBA
Associate Consultant | Slalom

Renuka Kulkarni, Career Center Student Testimonial

"During my MBA experience, I leveraged the many resources offered by the AGSM Career Development Center, especially their resume support. I met regularly with career coaches, utilized the resume templates, demonstrated the impact of my previous experience, tailored my resume for a career in product management, and was coached on strategies for adapting my resume and cover letter to specific job descriptions. I also learned a great deal from my peers involved on the CDC Student Advisory Council. They helped me understand the offerings available and encouraged me to regularly utilize them."

Renuka Kulkarni '23 MBA
Sr. Product Manager - Technical Intern | Amazon

David Ayrapetyan, Career Center Student Testimonials

"The AGSM CDC provided countless preparatory resources and development opportunities that helped me increase my confidence in personal branding, professional presentation, networking, and interviewing. The CDC Director and staff members work tirelessly to support AGSM students in their professional pursuits. They played a significant role in nurturing my professional growth and supported me a great deal behind the scenes while I applied to various job and internship listings!"

David Ayrapetyan '22 MBA
Influence Marketing Associate | Esri