Office of Career Services
September 2024 Newsletter
WELCOME BACK, AGGIES!
The Office of Career Services is thrilled to welcome you back to campus! We are excited to support you in achieving your career goals and enhancing your professional journey. With more than 20,000 career opportunities available on Handshake and a wide array of employers eager to connect with you, we are here to ensure your success.
We offer employer engagement events, on-campus interviews, career fairs and a variety of other resources designed to help you stand out in today’s job market. By visiting Handshake at https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu, you can explore these opportunities and more.
Our office is committed to helping you grow professionally. Through Handshake, you can easily schedule appointments for résumé reviews, mock interviews and other career development services. These resources are tailored to boost your marketability and prepare you for both on- and off-campus professional opportunities.
We look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your career aspirations!
PRE-CAREER FAIR EVENTS
As the fall career fair approaches, it’s essential to equip students with the resources and support they need to succeed. We’re excited to offer the following events designed to help students make the most of this opportunity:
JCPenney Suit Up Event: Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Four Seasons Town Center
Student discounts will be offered on professional clothing items to ensure they look their best for the career fair. A shuttle service will run every 30 minutes, transporting students to JCPenney at 100 Four Seasons Town Center, Greensboro, NC 27407.
Résumé Drive: Wednesday, Sept. 4, through Friday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your résumé in top shape! Our Resume Drive offers students the chance to have their résumés professionally reviewed and polished by experienced recruiters from our extensive employer network.
Employer Panel: Monday, Sept. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Join us for an insightful panel featuring students who have interned and participated in co-ops. They’ll share their experiences, lessons learned, and tips for making the most of these opportunities.
For further details and registration, go to https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu.
FALL CAREER FAIR 2024
As we embark on a new semester, we’re excited to share some incredible opportunities you don’t want to miss. One of the key events on our calendar is the highly anticipated Fall Career Fair taking place in person Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom at the Student Center, the Alumni-Foundation Event Center and Corbett Sports Center, and virtually Thursday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This career fair offers a prime opportunity to connect with hundreds of employers and recruiters who are offering full-time positions, paid internships, co-operative opportunities and even next-day interviews.
We strongly encourage you to dress in business professional attire to make the best impression. This event is open to all majors and class levels, so all are welcome to participate.
For more details about the career fair and other upcoming events, be sure to visit Handshake at https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu.
2024 GRADUATE SCHOOL EXPLORATION FAIR
Are you considering pursuing a graduate degree – a master's degree or Doctor of Philosophy, Education, Law or Medicine? If so, don’t miss the opportunity to explore your options at our upcoming Graduate School Exploration Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with recruiters from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s graduate and professional programs, as well as representatives from other institutions. All majors and classifications are welcome to attend.
You’ll have the chance to gather crucial information about the application process, tuition costs and fees, and other requirements for pursuing graduate and professional degrees. Attire for the event is business casual or professional.
Be sure to register on Handshake at https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu to secure your spot.
