Helping Current Students

As an alumnus(a), you can play a vital role in the career development of current Rochester students and fellow alumni(ae)! Here are some of the ways in which you can help:

• Serving as a resource. Communicating with students/alumni(ae) interested in your career field via phone or email
• Participating in the Externship Program. Hosting a freshman or sophomore for a 1 to 2 day job shadowing experience during the summer
• Assisting students and alumni(ae) with graduate school admissions and interviewing activities
• Posting job and internship openings. Sending the Career Center position descriptions for opportunities at your organization
• On and off campus recruiting. Receiving invitations to and information about career fairs, interviewing opportunities and other similar events in Rochester, New York City, Boston, Washington, DC, Chicago and San Francisco
• Receiving Resume Collections. Screening resumes and selecting qualified candidates to interview for positions or internships with your organization
• Identifying and regularly updating information regarding contact persons in your organization who recruit candidates for internships or entry level jobs
• Identifying search professionals who can assist experienced candidates with their efforts

Please use the links on the left navigation bar (if applicable) and be sure to join the Rochester Career Advisory Network, a community of hundreds of UR alumni who volunteer to assist students and alumni(ae).
Thanks for thinking of UR!