Business Program


UC Riverside’s Office of Undergraduate Business Programs and Career Center have joined forces to create a program of events and services designed to help business students explore career opportunities and develop their professional skills.  Listed below are the elements of the Professional Development Partnership.



We're bringing the Career Center to you!  Career Counselors will be available in the Office of Undergraduate Business Programs (Olmsted 2340) on a limited basis to answer career-related questions and share information regarding Career Center resources and events.

Fall 2009 Outreach Hours
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm
Wednesday:  2pm - 4pm







The Career Center hosts skill-development and job search workshops  specifically for undergraduate business students each quarter.  Topics include resume writing, preparing and searching for internships, and how to build your professional network.







Fall 09 Workshops

Internship Prep & Search
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
11am-12pm
HUB 260

Making Professional Connections
Thursday, November 5, 2009
2:00pm- 2:45pm
HUB 268

For ALL Career Center events click here



Many career opportunities exist for students interested in business.  CareerLeader is an online assessment and exploration system developed specifically for business students to help them identify industry-related interests and explore aligned career paths.  CareerLeader results may aid students making a decision about a business administration concentration or help them choose a particular industry or functional area for an internship or full time position.  For more information, students can speak with a Career Counselor during the times listed below or schedule an appointment by calling 951.827.3631.

Career Leader
Outreach Hours @ Olmsted 2340: Tues: 10a-12p & Wed: 2p-4p
Drop-In Hours @ Career Center: Mon - Thurs: 11a-12p & 1p-4p; Fri: 11a-12p
To schedule an appointment call: 951.827.3631



The Career Center partners with many companies interested in connecting with UCR's business administration students.  Each quarter, students will have the opportunity to interact with select employers through on-campus chats and/or off-campus corporate tours to learn more about the company and explore internship/job opportunities.






Fall 2009 Employer Networking Opportunities

Vicenti, Lloyd & Stutzman LLP Firm Tour
Date: Thursday, October 1
TIme: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Glendora

Coffee Chat With: Exel
Thursday, October 22,  2009
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Olmsted 2340



Each quarter the Career Center brings professionals from different industries to campus to speak about their job responsibilities, their companies, and how college students can best prepare to enter the field.  This is a great way to explore career paths and build relationships with professionals in a field of interest.

Fall 2009 Industry Panels Include:

Spotlighting Careers in Media & Entertainment, Oct. 27
Careers with Dept. of State, FBI & CIA, Nov. 3
Careers in Insurance Industry, Nov. 9
Green Careers & Industries, Nov. 18

For Event Details, See Career Center Calendar

Click here to reserve your spot for all events!




Of course one of the Career Center's main goals is to showcase the wealth of UCR student talent to recruiters!  Following are two ways you can increase your chances of getting noticed and hired.


On-Campus Interviews (OCI)

The On-Campus Interview Program (OCI) invites employers to campus to interview graduating students for full-time career positions. Employer participants include business, industry, non-profit organizations and government agencies. Positions are generally entry-level in nature and encompass a broad range of functional areas, including, but not limited to: finance, marketing, management, sales, operations, social service, technology, engineering and laboratories.  Click here for more information.




Opt-In Resume Book for Business Students

Employers are often interested in receiving resumes of UCR students to locate qualified candidates for open positions.  Through SCOTLink students can submit their resume or "opt-in" to an electronic resume book and increase their chances of being selected to interview for entry-level jobs and/or internship positions.  Click here for more information.