Communication

Your ability to demonstrate persuasive communication skills can impact your long-term professional advancement. Those who exhibit expertise in this area can use this strength to market themselves more effectively to potential employers and graduate or professional schools. This section contains resources to help you project a professional image along with other techniques to improve your verbal and written communication skills.

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Ph.D. Pathways - Converting CVs to Resumes
Thursday, September 10, 2009
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to all graduate students and post-docs

Business Etiquette Luncheon
Saturday, September 19, 2009
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Baker Institute
Reservation via RICElink required, cost $20

Case Study Interview Panel Discussion
Monday, September 21, 2009
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Ph.D. Pathways - Nuts and Bolts of a Good CV
Thursday, September 24, 2009
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to all graduate students and post-docs

Ph.D. Pathways - Cover Letters & Other Business Correspondence
Thursday, October 8, 2009
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to all graduate students and post-docs

Ph.D. Pathways - Non-Academic Interviewing
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to all graduate students and post-docs

Write This, Not That
Meetings throughout the academic year. Space is limited.
For dates, times, and to RSVP go to RICElink

Say This, Not That
Meetings throughout the academic year. Space is limited.
For dates, times, and to RSVP go to RICElink

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Planning

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Aligning Your Non-Academic Strengths with Your Post-Graduate Plan
Small group meetings available throughout the semester. Space is limited.
Call (713) 348-4055 for specific days and times.

HUMA 212: Career and Life Options
Spring Semester 2009
Tuesdays, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Presidential Management Fellowships Instructional Workshop
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Open to all graduate students

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Employment

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Fall Career Expo
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rice Memorial Center

Spring Career Expo
Thursday, January 28, 2010
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rice Memorial Center

Chili Cook-Off
March, 2010
4 p.m. to 6 p.m., outside Huff House

Texas Job Fair
Tuesday, March 4, 2010
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Texas Southern University

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