The CCD hosts a variety of employer events and workshops throughout the year to support students in their career development and exploration. To see and register for upcoming events, please log in to your 12twenty account.
Event Attendance Policy
When registering for an event in 12twenty (including a recruiting presentation, coffee chat, Lunch & Learn, and Career Night), you agree to attend and conduct yourself in a professional manner when engaging with employers. This includes signing in with the CCD staff representative to confirm your attendance and abiding by the dress code indicated in the event on 12twenty.
If you are unable to attend an event, you are required to cancel your registration in 12twenty 24 hours in advance. If you must cancel after the 24-hour window has passed, you are required to email the CCD and the primary event contact listed in 12twenty explaining your absence.
Failure to abide by this policy will result in the following consequences:
- For a first absence, you will receive a written warning from the CCD.
- For a second absence, you will lose access to events in 12twenty and you will be required to email the CCD explaining your absence.
- For a third absence, your access to 12twenty will be suspended pending a meeting with CCD leadership.
For coffee chats and on-campus interviews, an absence without prior notification will result in the immediate suspension of your 12twenty account pending an email explanation of your absence and a written apology to the employer.
We understand that unexpected circumstances may come up, and we are here to support you in making a positive impression when engaging with employers on campus. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at ccd@rice.edu as soon as possible so we can assist you.
Professional Attire Guidelines
When planning to attend an event, always check the Dress Attire listed in 12twenty to determine how the employer expects you to present yourself. Regardless of the dress code, your clothes should always be clean, well-fitted, and free of wrinkles and stains. Check out a map of nearby dry cleaners or laundromats here.
Business Professional
The most formal and conservative dress code. Examples include a two-piece suit in black, gray, or navy blue with a button-down shirt, tie, belt, and dress shoes or a tailored pant or skirt suit with a blouse and closed-toed heels.
Where would you wear this? Interviews and any other high-level setting where a strong degree of professionalism is expected.
Business Smart
A slightly more relaxed - but still polished - version of business professional attire. Examples include a button-down shirt and slacks with a belt and dress shoes, a blouse with slacks or skirt with heels, or a dress and blazer with flats. Ties are optional.
Where would you wear this? Career & Internship Expo, Career Nights, and any other networking events where you still want to make a professional first impression, but you have leeway to be more comfortable.
Business Casual
The standard for many modern workplaces where you’re both comfortable and professional. Examples include khaki pants or slacks with a collared shirt, a neat blouse with a skirt, or a comfortable dress with a sweater or light jacket.
Where would I wear this? Site visits, job shadowing, and some recruiting events such as coffee chats, company presentations, and Lunch & Learns.
Casual
Your everyday attire, but with special attention paid to looking put-together and responsible. Non-ripped jeans, chinos or capri pants, solid colored t-shirts or sweaters (without graphics or text that may be considered inappropriate), sneakers, and nice sandals are acceptable. Flip-flops, Crocs, slides, sweatpants, athletic wear, and any clothing items that are overly revealing such as crop tops and cut-off shorts are not acceptable.
Where would you wear this? Any event where the employer has indicated that this attire is acceptable on 12twenty!
Not sure where to start? Schedule a Career Gear/Dress for Success Referral appointment in 12twenty, register for a Career Closet Drop-In*, or meet with a Peer Career Advisor in your college!
*Career Closet Drop-Ins registration opens 24 hours in advance of a planned event in 12twenty and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students may only visit once a semester in order to facilitate access to as many students as possible.