{"id":44170,"date":"2025-11-19T11:11:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T16:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/?page_id=44170"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:46:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:46:48","slug":"careers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/business\/student-resources\/careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Services and Internships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Career Services and Internships<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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We want you career-ready!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why the College of Business is the only URI college with a full-time career advisor<\/a> available to meet with you to explore jobs and put your goals into action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get help choosing the career path that is right for you, get your resume reviewed, or have a mock interview to prepare you to reach your full potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Career and Internship Fair rescheduled to 3\/24\/26<\/h2>

Network and explore career opportunities with the hundreds of companies participating.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

learn more and register<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Career Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’re here to support your journey. Reach out to our support team directly, or schedule an appointment via Starfish<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n

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Experiential Education Coordinator<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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ltfinnegan@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t

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Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Handshake<\/h2>

Explore internships, part-time roles, and full-time job opportunities from employers across many industries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

explore opportunities<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

RAIN<\/h2>

Use the free RAIN platform to track applications, set deadlines, expand your networks, discover opportunities, and prepare for every stage of the process, all in one place.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

sign up for rain<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Job Search Preparation<\/h2>

Find interviewing tips, sample r\u00e9sum\u00e9s<\/strong>, and professional document templates to help you prepare with confidence.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

prepare yourself<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Four-Year Plan<\/h2>

Follow a simple year-by-year guide to explore careers, build experience, and stay on track throughout your time at URI.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

map out your plan<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Business 290 | Career Passport Program<\/h2>\n\n\n
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All students take part in the Career Passport Program\u2014a one-credit required course<\/a> focused on key areas of career development and the job search process, including skill identification, goal setting, industry research, review of job search materials, and networking. In addition, you will participate in mock interviews, major-specific career workshops, and career event among other career-related opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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61%<\/span>Students employed at the time of graduation<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
93%<\/span>Students employed 6 months after graduation<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
$58.7k<\/span>Average salary of URI COB graduates’ first job. \n\n$70k avg. for Finance and Accounting.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
23%<\/span>Students secure a job through an internship<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
1,645+<\/span>Students attend career events with 200+ industry partner participants each year<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n