Career Preparation
Landing an Internship
Event Date:October 3, 2023 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 Considering an internship for next summer? Now is the time to start looking! Join us to learn how to prepare for and manage an internship search without feeling overwhelmed. Facilitated by Elona Ellis Assistant Director | Career Coach This workshop is eligible for […]
Networking Virtually and Face-to-Face
Event Date:September 29, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom At work, the art of networking is very important, but not everyone feels comfortable practicing it. In this session, you will learn about the resources available to grow your professional network, best practices for maintaining contact with employers you meet, and strategies for connecting […]
The Personal is Professional: Finding Balance amid Shifting Graduate Student Roles
Event Date:September 28, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom The Personal is Professional series promotes career success by advising graduate students about how to navigate the many demands of graduate school while performing at their best professionally. As graduate students, you hold many roles–student, teacher, lab supervisor, etc. Join us for a session […]
Understanding IRBs: How to be an Ethical Researcher
Event Date:September 21, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom Whether you’re a social scientist sending out a survey, an educational leader evaluating how to improve a curriculum, a software or computer scientist designing an app to improve data visualization, or an engineer exploring how to improve a device, you may need Institutional Review […]
IGS: The Job/Internship Search for International Students
Event Date:September 19, 2023 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Location:Zoom The job search is tricky for everyone, but even more so for international students. As you begin the academic year and think about job and internship searches, join us to discuss the specifics that international students need to be particularly aware of in searching […]
Answering Common Interview Questions
Event Date:September 13, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Zoom It’s often easy to imagine the most frequently asked questions during a job interview, but are you sure you know which answers are the most effective and capable of distinguishing you from the rest of the candidates? Are you confident about tailoring your answers […]
Introduction to Student Legal Services
Event Date:September 12, 2023 – 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 Learn about the legal services available to students on campus through UNC Charlotte Student Legal Services, Inc. (SLS). SLS assists students with legal advice, contract review, document preparation, notary services, and more. The program is funded through student activity fees, so SLS offerings […]
TIME MANAGEMENT
Event Date:September 7, 2023 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Location:Atkins 146 Do you feel the need to be more productive? Are you stressed out or don’t have as much time as you want for all of your projects? Do you often postpone things or give up other things because you don’t have time? Learn […]
IGS: Networking for International Students
Event Date:September 6, 2023 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Location:Atkins 146 Are you familiar with the saying, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? In the US, connections with people carry a lot of weight when looking for a job. This is why networking is a fundamental skill for launching and furthering […]
Building a LinkedIn Profile
Event Date:August 31, 2023 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Location:Atkins 146 LinkedIn is a powerful tool for highlighting yourself in the professional world, but successfully branding yourself can be tricky. Learn the essential strategies for building a strong and authentic profile. You’ll be able to ask questions and practice revamping your LinkedIn.You’ll be able […]