Troy Hopkins

Director, Undergraduate Career Counseling

Troy Hopkins, JD, PHR, SHRM-CP is the Director of Undergraduate Career Counseling at the Rockwell Career Center. Troy has been with the Bauer College since 2006 and the University of Houston since 2003. Troy has worked at Texas universities since 1997, starting at the University of Texas at San Antonio where he earned a B.A. in Political Science. Troy earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston while working full time at the Bauer College. Troy has earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and SHRM-CP certifications and is a member of the Texas State Bar.

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How to Network at Family Gatherings

Family Thanksgiving is something that I dread every year. It's not because I don't like my family—they're a little wild, but I do love them and really enjoy catching up with them. However, I'm a bit of an introvert—large groups …

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JPMorgan Chase Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) Fellowship Program

Launch your career at JPMorgan Chase with the Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) Fellowship Program.

The ABP Fellowship Program is a six-week paid, full-time fellowship held during the summer months in select JPMorgan Chase & Co. locations for undergraduate sophomores, in …

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Second Day Impact Fellowship – Paid Internships at Nonprofits or Social Enterprise

The housing crisis. Systemic racism. The climate crisis. The challenges facing our society are not only becoming more complex, but more urgent. And it won’t be solved in just a few years. It’s going to take the entire careers of …

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3 Tips for Dealing with Work Emails on Vacation

Gone are the days when going on vacation means you’re unreachable. Now, with email, smartphones, Slack, and other tools that allow you to be in touch from anywhere and at anytime, it’s hard to completely unplug when you take time …

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How to Write an Out-of-Office Message During the COVID-19 Pandemic—Plus Examples!

Everything’s a little off-kilter as we continue to contend with the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to step away from work when the “office” is the dining room table you can see from your couch. It feels a little strange to …

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Tips for a Job Application Refresh

Stuck at home due to the pandemic (or for any other reason)? Especially if you’re between jobs, this could be the perfect opportunity to hit reset and take a fresh approach to your job applications. If you’re looking to say …

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7 Questions You Should Definitely Ask When Interviewing for a Remote Job

If you’re interviewing for a remote job, digging into the culture of the company where you’re hoping to work should be a top priority. And understanding the remote work culture specifically is even more crucial. Why? As experts point out, …

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How To Prevent Burnout During Your Job Search

With some good time management, self-discipline, and a lot of self-care, you can get through your job search without experiencing burnout.

Burnout isn’t only for professionals who feel overworked. People who are on the job hunt can also find themselves …

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7 Tips For First-Generation College Students Navigating the Job Search

Advice from a first-generation graduate who made it through the process.

I was about 8 years old when I knew I wanted to pursue writing as a career. The chunky 2003 desktop computer sitting in my living room was the …

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How to Answer “What Is Your Work Style?” in an Interview (Plus Examples!)

Some interview questions tell you exactly what they’re looking for. Others take a little more deciphering—“What is your work style?” is one of them.

You might have gotten questions like “What is your management style?” or “What kind of work …

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