Office of Career Services

graduate school exploration fair Oct. 5

Is secondary education something you are interested in? Do you want to gain insight into the process of how to apply to a Master’s, Ph.D., or professional degree program? You do not want to miss the Office of Career Services Graduate School Exploration Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 5, from noon to 3 p.m.

This event is open to all majors and classifications, and students who are interested in continuing their education are encouraged to attend. Law, medical, business, and journalism programs will be present along with other specializations. This is a chance to gain all the information you need as it relates to the application process, tuition costs/fees, and other requirements needed for advanced degrees.

Be sure to visit Handshake to learn more about the fair, participating colleges, and to register for the event: https://bit.ly/3dph1U9.

Networking Thursdays

The Office of Career Services hosts Networking Thursdays every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m..

The events feature panel discussions with students and employers on various topics and are led by the OCS Experiential Learning area that focuses on internships and co-ops. Food will be served at the in-person events.

• “Land an Internship with These Top 5 Tips” will be Oct. 6 in Student Center Room 342.
• “How to Thrive in a Diverse Workplace” will be Oct. 13 in Student Center Room 222.
• “Introverts: How to Be Successful in the Workplace” will be Oct. 20 in Student Center Room 222.
• “Effective Communication: Do’s and Don’ts for Emerging Professionals” will be Nov. 3 and virtual.

Register for these events via Handshake on the events tab, or click here to find events.

rÉsumÉ drive recap

The Office of Career Services held its three-day Résumé Drive featuring a multitude of employers Sept. 7-9. Students were invited in on a first-come, first served process to the Office of Career Services in Murphy Hall in two three-hour increments.

During this event, students were able to have one-on-one résumé critique sessions with employers to adjust and refine their résumés before the annual Fall Career Fair.

“I heard about the event through my email and I saw some of the companies that were going to be here,” freshman computer science student Jordan Everett said. “Especially, since next week we are having the career fair, I wanted to make sure that I had my résumé reviewed so that I could be ready for next week.”

The Office of Career Services encourages students who were not able to attend the Résumé Drive event to still schedule an appointment with a career coach to review their résumés. You can schedule an appointment on Handshake or click here.

presidential/executive SPONSOR spotlight: bank of America

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions. The company has more than 60 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 4,000 retail financial centers and more than 16,000 ATMs.

Bank of America serves clients nationally as well as in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and more than 35 other countries.

Bank of America is a 2022 N.C. A&T Presidential/Executive Sponsor and actively recruiting talented individuals to contribute to their company. You can find more information about the company and career opportunities on Handshake, or click here.

fall career awareness fairs recap

The Office of Career Services hosted its first in-person Fall Career Fair since 2019 this past month.

Creating the largest Handshake virtual career fair last year, the Office of Career Services welcomed a solid outcome with both fairs this year.

The Fall Career Fair hosted 211 approved employers with more than 250 employers on the waiting list because of full capacity. During the event, nearly 2,700 students participated.

blue and gold career fair SPONSOR spotlight: Nucor

Nucor is America’s leading producer of steel and steel products. Founded in 1940, the company has expanded its operations throughout the U.S. and Canada and is also known as North America’s largest recycler.

Nucor is a 2022 N.C. A&T Blue & Gold Career Fair Sponsor and actively recruiting talented individuals to contribute to their company. You can find more information about their company and their opportunities on Handshake, or click here.