Career Preparation
How to Conduct a Teaching Demonstration at an Academic Job Interview
Event Date:October 26, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Graduate students who apply for teaching jobs at the college or university level will encounter several stages in the interview process. One stage is to conduct a teaching demonstration. Please join Dr. Judith Krauss, Faculty Associate for Graduate Teaching, in this workshop. Dr. Krauss […]
A2i: Giving and Receiving Feedback in a Professional Setting
Event Date:October 22, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Location:Zoom We’ve all heard the expression, “feedback is a gift,” but it’s a gift that can be difficult to give and difficult to receive. When we receive feedback, it’s easy to become defensive and stubborn or insecure. When we need to give feedback, we may […]
Interviewing in a Virtual World
Event Date:October 21, 2021 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location:Zoom Learn more about utilizing technology to conduct virtual interviews. Participants will learn strategies to prepare properly for an interview, how to structure the space around you for the interview, and maximize your time with the hiring manager. Facilitated by Jessie Simonik, Assistant Director and […]
IGS: The Job Search for International Students
Event Date:October 14, 2021 – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Location:Cone 268 The job search is tricky for everyone, but even more so for international students. Join us to hear specific insights and tips on how to approach and navigate the job search. Facilitated by Lori Brasile, who is an experienced Career Coach with the […]
How to Write a Teaching Philosophy
Event Date:October 13, 2021 – 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location:Zoom Graduate students who apply for teaching jobs at the college or university level may be asked to submit a teaching philosophy as part of their application. Please join Dr. Judith Krauss, Faculty Associate for Graduate Teaching, in this workshop. Dr. Krauss will offer concrete […]
Landing an Internship
Event Date:October 6, 2021 – 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Location:Cone 268 Are you looking for an internship for spring or summer 2022? Join this session to learn valuable tips and tricks for landing one, including info about how to plan and research available internships how to find relevant employers how to network with professionals […]
Networking in a Virtual World
Event Date:September 28, 2021 – 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Location:Zoom With the world flipped from “in person” to “virtual” our networking strategies have to adjust. Participants for this session will learn common ways to not only find professionals to connect with but also learn how to do so in a virtual environment. In addition, […]
IGS: Preparing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters for International Students
Event Date:September 21, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom The second entry in our fall IGS series! Do you get anxious just thinking about writing a cover letter and resume? You know that a submitting a well-polished resume and cover letter makes a good first impression, but do you know how to do […]
Beyond Postdoc: Searching for a Job after UNC Charlotte
Event Date:September 20, 2021 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Cone 268 Join Dr. Patrick Madsen, Executive Director of the University Career Center, for a lunchtime discussion about navigating the post postdoc job search. Though specifically geared toward postdocs, advanced graduate students who are considering a postdoc may find this session of value. Lunch will […]
Building a LinkedIn Profile
Event Date:September 14, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Cone 268 LinkedIn is an essential tool used by hiring companies and organizations to form first impressions and evaluate candidates. It’s also an excellent tool for networking. You need to be on LinkedIn, and you definitely want to craft a great profile. Join us for […]