Graduate Career Development Center
The Career Development Center (CDC) at the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management is a comprehensive, career-focused resource center for all graduate business students at UC Riverside. Our goal is to ensure that every AGSM student is equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in their internships, job searches and ultimately as business leaders throughout the world.
The CDC staff works closely with all students, individually and in group settings, to customize internship and job search strategies and personalize recommendations to support each individual’s goals.
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Contact Us
900 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92521
(951) 827-7248
HOURS:
Monday – Friday:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed during breaks and holidays
More Career Development Center Services
Career Advising
Meet with a Career Advisor to plan your career goals, discuss career and professional development, salary negotiation, job search, interviewing preparation etc. Make an appointment on Handshake.
Executive Mentor Program
The Executive Mentor Program matches AGSM students with a professional that aligns with their career interests to learn about their mentor’s occupation, industry and professional experience.
MBA Fellowship
Graduating MBA candidates can apply to the MBA Fellowship Program to obtain experiential learning opportunities with non-profit organizations.
Networking Events
Every year, the Career Development Center hosts networking events so students can meet with business professionals, employers and alumni.
Career Fairs
Attend a career fair with hiring managers, employers, and recruiters to learn about full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities. Students are eligible to attend main campus career fairs and AGSM career fairs.
Business Ready Program
Business Ready is an 8-week program from July to August that prepares incoming AGSM students for graduate school and career readiness. Program will cover: academic and career planning, resume review, job search preparation, employment and recruitment strategies, peer networking opportunities, mock interviews, and alumni career panel.
Workshops and Career Panels
Attend quarterly skill building workshops that will cover topics such as resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, interviewing skills, salary negotiation, personal branding, etc and learn from business professionals working in diverse industries through career panels.
AGSM Exclusive Career Development Resources
Graduate students will have access to 24/7 virtual exclusive career development resources that will provide student samples of resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn and networking resources, interview preparation, workshops and career panel recordings, and much more. Resources are located in Handshake.
Employer Engagement
The Career Development Center invites employers to actively engage with students every quarter as we host employer panels and information sessions. Employers also post graduate level positions on our exclusive UCR AGSM Live Job Board. Students are encouraged to participate in AGSM resume books and MBA Profiles to be further considered for employment opportunities with our employer partners.
Peer-to-Peer Support
Graduate students receive peer-to-peer support from the AGSM CDC Student Advisory Council. The CDC Advisory Council supports with quarterly job search party events, peer-to-peer resources, and keeping students updated with current events.
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Contact Us
Jeannette Ordonez
Director of
Career Development Center (CDC)
jeannette.ordonez@ucr.edu
Anderson South 102B
Analy Garcia
Asst. Director
of Career Services
(951) 827-3654
iris.garcia@ucr.edu
Anderson South 102B
Jon Paul Hernandez
Asst. Director
of Employer Relations & CDC
(951) 827-3618
jonpaul.hernandez@ucr.edu
Anderson South 102B
Vanessa Lee
Career Specialist - Graduate Students
(951) 827-2827
vanessa.lee@ucr.edu
UCR Career Services Center