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Negotiation Skills

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Congratulations! You got the job offer. Now it’s time to negotiate! In this interactive session, learn the basics of the negotiation process, how to prepare to negotiate effectively, and practice your skills. Co-sponsored with University Career Services. Facilitator: Jonathan Adams, … Read more

Insights into Non-Academic Careers

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Join us for a ½ day workshop learning from an insider perspective on the non-academic job market. Anne Krook, Ph.D. will join us for advice and guidance on preparing yourself, the value of PhD training, job search mechanics, and the … Read more

A Networking Practice Workshop

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Spend time practicing the new networking skills you’ve learned through your time at UNC (through workshops, conference settings, classroom and extracurricular interactions).  We will explore a few case studies and test out how to interact and respond. Participants will learn: … Read more

Global Careers Workshop

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

This workshop is for anyone applying for globally-related jobs or internships, abroad or domestic. Learn from both the employer’s perspective and from the applicant’s perspective, what should be included in your resume and cover letters, how to sell your international … Read more

Research Statements for Academic Jobs

Thursday, December 1, 2016

This workshop focuses on how to write research statements and cover letters for academic faculty positions. **FOR POSTDOCS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY** 9:45am sign-in; 10:00am presentation begins Presenter: Sohini Sengupta, Research Coordinator, Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/hwktg3z

Etiquette Luncheon

Monday, November 28, 2016

This luncheon seminar will provide insights into effective business meal tactics, styles of eating, silverware savvy and more. Includes a four-course luncheon tutorial guaranteed to heighten your dining skills. Ms. Savannah Shaw, expert in professional and personal development will lead … Read more

Career Compass: Finding Direction for Career Transition

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

This workshop is designed to assist students with building confidence, setting career goals, and tools that will aid in exploring career options, especially for students undecided about their career direction. Activities will include developing SMART goals, an individual development plan, … Read more

Practical Skills for Acing the Interview

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Developing effective interviewing skills is key to attaining the job that you want. This workshop will prepare you for different types of interviews (phone, in-person, Skype). Participants will learn how to determine what employers are really asking and how to … Read more

CV and Cover Letters for Non-Academic Careers

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Learn how to sell yourself and make a positive first impression through your job application materials. The structure, formatting, and content of CVs, resumes, and cover letters will be discussed along with samples for analysis and how you can sell … Read more

The Richard Bland Professional Pathways Information and Poster Session

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

University Career Services, in collaboration with The Graduate School, will provide an information session/workshop for interested applicants for the Richard Bland Professional Pathways fellowship to help them identify possible career internship opportunities, develop experiential learning objectives, prepare appropriate materials, and … Read more