Career Development

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Alum Anna-Marie Vilamovska (cohort '05) speaks with students after a Career Services talk

Photo by Diane Baldwin/RAND Corporation

The goal of the Career Development office is to raise early awareness of the various career paths open to students and to provide guidance, support and assistance to students in both focusing their career planning and in obtaining jobs upon graduation.

Quite simply, our mission is to help you find a great job as you complete your tenure at Pardee RAND.

Learn more about our Career Development staff and the student-run Career Services Advisory Committee.

Services

During Your First Year

Introductory meeting with the Career Development director
Initial Resume Review
Discussion of career goals
Suggestions for development

Throughout Your Time at Pardee RAND

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Alum Arthur Brooks (cohort '96) speaks with students at a Career Services event

Photo by Monica Hertzman/RAND Corporation

Career Events
Recruiting/Info Sessions
Skills Workshops

As you Near Graduation and the Job Market

Resume Review
Interview Coaching
Job Talk Preparation
Referrals, Recommendations, and more
Evaluating Job Offers

Resources

The Pardee RAND Career Bulletin (students and alumni only)
To receive the bulletin, please contact us at prgscareers@rand.org
Current Pardee RAND Job Market Candidates
To add your profile to the list, please contact Terresa Cooper at tcooper@prgs.edu

Career Services News & Events

Students Present Research at Inaugural Showcase
Mar 12, 2020

At this inaugural event sponsored by Pardee RAND Career Services, students shared their current research and proposals with more than 50 local executives and entrepreneurs, who provided feedback and critiques.
Career Services Talks Feature Six Alumni
Nov 25, 2019

A record number of alumni presented career talks this quarter, but the Career Services team is working hard to break that record in the near future.
Blockchain: The Second Decade
Apr 16, 2019

Blockchain, which was invented in 2008, is now in its second decade. To help students and alumni understand the implications of this disruptive technology, Career Services welcomed four experts in a discussion of potential commercial and regulatory approaches.
New Career Services Events Increase Alumni Engagement
Dec 6, 2018

Many of Pardee RAND's career-focused events would not be possible without alumni participation. Nearly two dozen alumni helped mentor and network with students through exciting new activities this fall.
Pardee RAND Receives STEM Designation
Nov 12, 2018

Thanks to the school's new designation, international students who receive a Pardee RAND Ph.D. may now be eligible to work in the U.S. for three years before needing an H-1B visa. The Department of Homeland Security allows F-1 visa students who receive STEM degrees to apply for a 24-month extension of their visa.
Sandy Buchan Brings Changes to Career Services
Aug 24, 2018

Pardee RAND is excited to have a full-time Career Services director, Sandy Buchan. She comes to the School with lots of ideas for engaging students and alumni, as well as a fascinating career background of her own.
Six Alumni Share Career Advice with Students
Jun 2, 2017

The spring quarter saw six alumni — possibly a record! — participate in the Career Development speaker series. David An, Christina Huang, Hilary Rhodes, John Fei, Sarah Kups, and Min Mao all helped current students explore their career options.
Four Alumni Visit to Discuss Careers
Mar 6, 2017

Thanks to the efforts of the Career Services Advisory Committee, four alumni — Loren Yager (cohort '87), Ying Liu ('04), Eric Jesse ('08), and Jon Wong ('12) — visited Pardee RAND during the winter quarter to discuss their varied careers.
Fulton Talks with Students During Career Development Lunch
Oct 21, 2016

Alum Brent Fulton (cohort ’01) returned to Pardee RAND on October 18 as part of the Career Development program. He discussed his role as associate director of the Nicholas C. Petris Center on Health Care Markets and Consumer Welfare at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health.