Career Preparation
Preparing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters
Event Date:March 24, 2021 – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location:Zoom Do you get anxious just thinking about writing a cover letter and resume? You know that submitting a well-polished resume and cover letter makes a good first impression, but do you know how to do it? Join Patrick Madsen, Director of the University Career […]
A2i: Behind the Ball: Diversity and Inclusion at the Charlotte Hornets
Event Date:March 19, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Behind the Ball: Diversity and Inclusion at the Charlotte Hornets Join the chairs of the Hornets’ Diversity Council as they discuss how the Hornets’ culture has changed under Michael Jordan’s ownership, how they got the council up and running, and why diversity and inclusion efforts […]
IGS: Phone & Skype Interview Tips for International Students
Event Date:March 16, 2021 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Zoom Facilitated by Jessie Simonik, Assistant Director for Career Connections for the University Career Center, this workshop will provide international students with specific tips on addressing challenges and making the most of phone and Skype interviews. Loading…
A2i: Leading from Behind
Event Date:March 12, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Leading from Behind When making the transition from school to the workplace, soft skills can be the hardest to learn and master. In this interactive session, we focus on the idea of “leading from behind.” Any leader works to lead their team; how can a […]
Networking in a Virtual World
Event Date:March 11, 2021 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 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, […]
Difficult Conversations: How to Manage Up, Down, and Across the Hierarchy
Event Date:March 5, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Accelerate to Industry Leadership Series Difficult Conversations: How to Manage Up, Down, and Across the Hierarchy Kim Harris, MSc, Business Operations Specialist | Internal Consultant Join Kim Harris, MSc, Business Operations Specialist and Internal Consultant for Optum to learn about her own career journey and […]
IGS: The Job Search for International Students
Event Date:March 2, 2021 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Zoom The job search is tricky for everyone, but even more so for international students. Join Megan Corkery, Assistant Director for Networking Initiatives and Career Advisor with the University Career Center, to hear specific insights and tips on how to approach and navigate the job […]
Creating Your Elevator Pitch–How to Introduce Yourself in 30 Seconds
Event Date:February 25, 2021 – 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Location:Zoom When approaching recruiters, you only have about 5 minutes to convince them to contact you for a future interview. With that in mind, the more prepared you are, the better you will be able to sell yourself. Preparing a 30 second “commercial” about yourself […]
Interviewing in a Virtual World
Event Date:February 16, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 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 Abigail Brown, Assistant Director and […]
Building a LinkedIn Profile
Event Date:February 4, 2021 – 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location:Zoom 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. Join us for a workshop on how to build or improve your LinkedIn profile, and yes, the picture matters! […]