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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Ask Alexis | How Should I Behave in a Salary Negotiation?

Dear Ask Alexis,

So, I’m pretty sure I’m going to get the job (wohoo!) but I need some negotiating advice. If I get an offer, how should I behave during salary and benefit negotiations? Help!

Sincerely,

Cautiously Optimistic

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Loving the …

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How to set up for Video Interviews

We are all getting a crash course right now in video chats on Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams but video job interviews were becoming more common even before the Coronavirus pandemic. In fact, video interviews have been a part of …

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Laid Off? Here’s What to Do Now

Unexpectedly losing your job is an incredibly stressful experience. While you worry about your job prospects and meeting your financial responsibilities, it can feel difficult to stay positive and focused on your self-care.

As the country (and world) continues to …

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5 Thank-You Letters to Send to People in Your Network Who Matter

Whether you’re job searching, working on your professional development, or building your career, you’ve probably been in a situation that warranted showing appreciation and gratitude. Perhaps you received a job lead and a pep talk from a former colleague. Maybe …

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Looking for Academic Advising?

Undergraduate Business Programs Online

The Office of Undergraduate Business Programs (UBP) offers online advising services during business hours, Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Current UH Students
Click Here to Find Your Academic Advisor
Advising Transactions (such as Change …

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5 Effective Habits for Working from Home

For those of us lucky enough to have work that can be done remotely, the fantasy of working from home doesn’t always shake out when we find ourselves in our new “office” (read: pajama-ed at the kitchen table which is …

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How to Job Hunt in a New City Before You Live There

Are you interested in working in a new city, but wondering how to get some proverbial irons in the fire before moving there? There is plenty you can do to set yourself up for career success in the city (or …

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Looking for Full Time Work? Upcoming Bauer Grad or Recent Alum? Check out GradReach

GradReach is currently building hundreds of new profiles on local (Dallas and Houston) medium-sized employers for grads and near-grads to research.

Misson: Improve the local job market for recent college graduates in Texas by focusing on where most local jobs …

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Career Counseling Options from RCC at Bauer College

Here are the options to speak with a career counselor:
Career Counseling Appointments 
Students can book Career Counseling appointments in Bauer Career Gateway for meetings in-person or virtually via MS Teams. 

In-person Career Counseling meetings are held in the Rockwell …

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4 Tips for Setting Up a Virtual Study Group – Vault.com

One of the hardest parts of dealing with COVID-19 is isolation. Of course, staying at home is crucial to stemming the spread of the virus, and I think most people are willing to do what it takes to flatten the …

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