Career Resources
Office of Alumni and Career ServicesSPCS students have full access to many valuable resources including sample résumés, cover letters, and job search advice located on the Career Services Website.
The Career Services Resource Library, located on the third floor of Tyler Haynes Commons, is also open for use during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. A wide variety of books cover résumé writing, career paths in various fields, and interviewing skills.
Career Services hosts periodic Career and Industry Expos as well as a variety of other events.
Individual Career Advising
Career Services and SPCS have collaborated to hire a career advisor, Brandy Ewell, specifically for SPCS students in, and alumni of, academic programs of study. Services available include:
- Career exploration
- Résumés and cover letters
- Mock interviews
- Personal branding
- Job search strategies
- Networking
Students and alumni of academic programs of study should contact the Office of Alumni and Career Services at (804) 289-8547 to make an appointment.
Educational Resources
HUM 313U Career and Life Development: This course is designed as a practical, hands-on study of the topic of career and life development for adults. Topics include the stages and challenges of adulthood, life transitions, goal setting and life balance. The class also includes individualized career research, career management strategies and job search guidelines. Participants in the class take the Myers Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory and receive personalized feedback.
Special Programs Building
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8133
Fax: (804) 289-8138
spcs@richmond.edu
Front Desk Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am–5:00 p.m.
The office is closed for all University holidays unless otherwise noted.
Contact a faculty or staff member.