2019-2020 Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) for the Center for Career Development
The CCD is currently looking for committed students who have a genuine interest in learning about career development topics and assisting their peers! If this sounds like you, apply to become a Peer Career Advisor! You will gain leadership, teamwork, presentation and communication skills as you advocate for student & career success.
About the Program:
Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are a group of student volunteers who serve as ambassadors to undergraduate and graduate students, and play a valuable role in supporting the Center for Career Development. PCAs reinforce the knowledge, skills, and resources offered through the CCD. PCAs are specially trained to assist fellow Rice students with:
- Resume and cover letter reviews
- Job and internship search basics
- Using CCD online resources (Handshake, Vault, etc.)
- Understanding CCD services
PCAs are selected through an application and interview process.
2019-2020 PCA Requirements
Individually, you will:
- Participate in PCA training at the end of the Spring 2019 semester
- Participate in PCA retreat during the 1st/2nd week of school
- Attend bi-weekly meetings
- Provide one-on-one resume reviews and other basic career development assistance to the members of your college/other graduate students
- Volunteer for at least two major CCD events per semester for a minimum of two hours (Fall/Spring Expo, Open House)
In collaboration with your PCA college/graduate student team and CCD staff liaison, to raise awareness of the CCD, its services, and its upcoming programming, you will:
- Create and execute a college-based/graduate student-specific marketing strategy (per semester)
- Regularly distribute printed and digital/social media marketing materials in your college
- Provide at least three college (or graduate student-specific) programs per semester
- Assist with ad hoc programs across campus
2019- 2020 PCA Application
Please answer the following questions and submit them along with your resume
Name:
College (*N/A for Graduate Student Applicants):
Phone:
E-mail:
Year:
Major:
On-campus next year?
Favorite pizza topping(s):
Please answer the following questions succinctly but thoroughly.
1. Why do you want to be a Peer Career Advisor (PCA)? What skills and/or experience do you believe you can bring to the PCA program?
2. What do you know about the Center for Career Development’s (CCD) mission? How do you feel the PCA program relates to the mission of the Center?
3. What experience have you had with your professional development or post-graduate planning? Have you ever taken advantage of services offered by the CCD? Please elaborate.
4. With the variety of activities that will occur throughout the year, a high level of commitment is expected for this organization. What other activities and time commitments will you be involved in next year? Do you feel you could make the PCAs a priority?
5. What experiences, if any, have you had with PCAs in the past? Are there any changes you hope to bring to the organization?
6. What is your dream career?