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Master’s/Ph.D. Career Fair

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Graduate and professional students and post docs in humanities/social sciences and STEM fields are cordially invited to attend this event at the Friday Center put on by 6 NC institutions (Duke, NC State, UNC CH, UNC Charlotte, UNC Greensboro, and … Read more

The Anatomy of a Case Interview – for Graduate Students

Monday, August 15, 2016

In recent years, consulting firms have begun to hire more and more advanced professional degree (or APD) candidates. Because of this, many PhD candidates in a variety of fields are becoming interested in this field. This seminar will dive deep … Read more

Academic Faculty Job Search Panel

Monday, August 15, 2016

PhD and postdoctoral trainees will hear from new and seasoned faculty on a range of academic job search topics, including What separates successful candidates from the rest of the pack Tips for up and coming future faculty members How to … Read more

Resiliency, Imposter Syndrome, and Learning Optimism

Monday, July 25, 2016

NEW for 2016!  As graduate students, it’s critical to learn how to deal with challenges and set-backs to progress and advance personally and professionally. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to develop a growth mindset, reduce ANTs, minimize imposter fears, increase … Read more

CVs and Cover Letters for Non-Academic Careers

Tuesday, July 19, 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

CVs and Cover Letters for Academic Careers

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

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

Job Search Circle – Humanities and Social Sciences

Thursday, April 28, 2016

This is a 5-week group for graduate students in Humanities or Social Sciences seeking careers in any field.  Led by UCS career counseling staff, circle members will select and contribute to the curriculum and support each other through mutual encouragement, … Read more

First-Generation Grad Students: Our Journeys to Academic Success

Friday, March 11, 2016

Join us as our panelists share their experiences as first-generation students in graduate school. Panelists will answer audience questions and discuss their own academic journey, including master’s and doctoral training, mentorship, job market strategies, and general advice for first generation … Read more

Panel: Careers in Technical Writing (Humanities/Soc Sci)

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Versatile PhD will be hosting an online panel for PhD students who are interested in pursuing careers in technical writing. To get started, set up a Versatile PhD account through UNC: http://vphd.info/UNCgs_go Once you reach the Versatile PhD login page, … Read more