Drop-in Advising
Drop-in
Advising
Remote Drop-ins
Have a quick question about your job search or want your resume reviewed without making an appointment? Attend virtual drop-ins to meet with a Peer Career Advisor.
Monday - Thursday 2 -4 pm
Fridays 10 am - 12 pm
Join Zoom Drop-Ins on RIT Career Connect
Our career services coordinators and career counselors are still available to you! Make an appointment through RIT Career Connect or contact your coordinator or counselor directly, make a phone appointment via Career Connect, or email: careerservices@rit.edu to make arrangements.
Peer Career Advisors
Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) are students just like you who are trained to provide basic career development services to their peers. Training through our office has allowed them to gain robust background in advising students on their job search. PCAs work closely with a team to support Career Services Coordinators and to provide the best outcome for students.
Drop-Ins
Did you know that you can have your career questions answered without an appointment? Meet with our PCAs for a quick 15-minute virtual drop-in to review general job search questions.
Drop-in hours are:
- Monday – Thursday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our staff of experienced PCAs is trained to provide support for:
- Resume Reviews
- Cover Letter Critique
- Job Search Strategies
- LinkedIn Profile Reviews
- Mock Interviews
- Reporting Co-op
Meet the team
I decided to come to RIT because I knew the co-op program would help me secure a good job after graduation.
Major: Software Engineering
I chose RIT because of the co-op education. I have had past family members graduate college, but they were denied jobs in their field due to lack of experience.
Major: Management Information Systems
As an international student, I loved how inclusive the RIT community was since my first campus tour as a potential student. This definitely helped me gain the confidence to succeed professionally and personally. Apart from that, I was also drawn to the co-op program, which I believe will help me put one foot forward in achieving my career goals in the US post-graduation.
Major: Industrial Engineering
I chose RIT because I fell in love with the culture during my open house visit.
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Peer Mock Interviews
Students have the opportunity to practice their virtual interview skills with Peer Career Advisors. Through pre-recorded or live, virtual mock interviews, students can grow more comfortable and confident in their interview skills.
Virtual, Live Mock Interviews
To sign up, complete the Mock Interview Request form for our PCA's to customize your mock interview experience. After completing the form, follow the form's steps to schedule your Mock Interview with a Peer Career Advisor. Failure to schedule an appointment will result in the cancelation of your request.
To request interpreting services go to https://myaccess.rit.edu/myAccess5/.
Pre-Recorded Mock Interviews
Access pre-recorded mock interviews through RIT Career Connect.
- On the left navigation bar, under Resources, students will select Mock Interviews.
- Under the search tab, search for “Peer Career Advisor Reviewed Mock Interview”
How to Record Responses
1
Preparation
Adjust any audio and video settings necessary during your test and practice a question.
2
Introduction
The user will have 30 seconds to prepare after each question plays. The response time will be limited but the user can stop recording to end sooner.
3
Practice
The interviewer will be highlighted and the question will display at the top with the question number at the bottom. The responder can respond when highlighted and see a timer at the bottom of the screen. Replay responses and adjust before the mock interview.
4
Interview
Begin the mock interview and read the introduction before the interview begins. Once the interview has started there is no pause or stop. Answer all interview questions. There is no feature to retry a single response or go back once the interview has started.
5
Feedback
After completing all the questions, click the Request Feedback button to fill out the feedback form. Enter Y/N to receive feedback from the Career Services Office and select the Peer Career Advisor.
Become a PCA
We hire a new team once a year. Applications will be open for fall 2020 in March. Keep an eye out for job postings in Career Connect and announcements through social media.
We are looking for:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Desire to help peers and demonstrated experience working with students
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong commitment to the position, the work hours, and participate in bi-weekly meetings
- Familiarity with the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education resources and services
- Completed one or more experiential learning experiences (e.g. co-op, internship, research, work/study abroad, etc.)
If you have questions regarding the application for Peer Career Advisor, contact Stephanie Ryan or Taylor Lincoln at 585-475-2301.