Office of Career Services
Peer career coaches
The Office of Career Services has new additions to the staff: our Peer Career Coaches (PCC). Our PCCs are supervised by Keyara Stevenson, a career advisor and residence life liaison, and serve diligently for the student body.
The eight PCCs serve as Career Services Ambassadors by increasing the awareness for the Office of Career Services (OCS), its programs, services, and resources, among the student population, faculty, and staff. Our PCCs host weekly virtual resume drop-in sessions via Zoom and résumé critiques via Handshake. The coaches help with marketing OCS services and upcoming events through social media, word of mouth, and student organizations, as well as provide hosting assistance (workshops, information sessions, events, etc.).
“Each of our Peer Career Coaches has shown leadership in assisting their peers. They have all utilized our office’s resources prior to becoming Peer Career Coaches, and that's one way they add value to supporting their peers through the process,” Stevenson said. “As their supervisor, I am very happy with this group of students. They are wonderful additions to our office, and I couldn't be happier with their performance.”
RÉSUMÉ drop-in sessions/linkedin appointments
The Office of Career Services hosts Drop-In Sessions where professional career advisors review and help you revise your résumé.
Our Peer Career Coaches have multiple Zoom sessions throughout the semester posted on Handshake and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
To view the available Resume Drop-In sessions, visit N.C. A&T Office of Career Services Handshake page, or click this link: https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu/schools/929
The Office of Career Services also hosts LinkedIn sessions for all students who desire to create, adjust, or need advice with their LinkedIn profile. You can also schedule one-on-one sessions through Handshake: https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu/schools/929
employer spotlight: chick-fil-a
Chick-fil-A is one of the largest fast-food chains in the world with about 2,800 different restaurant locations. The company specializes in chicken dishes and does not feature any beef products on the menu, promoting their chicken-dominated menu with imagery of cows.
Being one of the supporters of the Office of Career Services, Chick-fil-A constantly recruits Aggies who can become a part of their family. Chick-fil-A has jobs available – just visit https://ncat.joinhandshake.com to apply.
Chick-fil-A will be hosting a Leadership Development Program for the next generation of business leaders to allow participants to grow professionally and personally. On March 31, it hosted a 60-minute live information session where attendees could learn about the program from recruiters and current participants. For more information about the program, visit this link: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/leadership-development-program.
FiRst destination survey: what are your career plans?
Spring commencement is coming soon, and the Office of Career Services wants to assist you if you have not secured employment or obtained an offer yet.
Graduating seniors are required to complete the First Destination Survey (FDS) prior to graduation. In this survey, seniors are asked to provide their plans after graduation whether it be employment, continuing education, or even the military.
It is important for all graduating seniors to complete the survey because the data helps to secure funding, scholarships, and employer partnerships. It also increases employer recruitment efforts. The Office of Career Services (OCS) maintains contact with graduates and keeps them informed about various career opportunities if they have not secured any career plan.
The FDS information is confidential and not shared openly with third parties or used to solicit money. If graduating seniors complete their FDS by a given deadline, they will be eligible for a gift from OCS. A deadline date will be given through email to prospective graduates. Complete your survey by clicking this link:
