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How to Say Yes (or No) to a Job Offer

4/2/18

If you get a job offer, here are some simple rules of thumb to help decide whether you should accept it. Do some soul searching. At Bentley, our students begin the “soul searching” process during freshman year; but it’s still … Read more

Student Spotlight: James Ennis Street

3/22/18

Today, we bring you James Ennis Street, interviewed by Dr. William Taylor.  James is a Senior, and is a Public Policy and Critical Race Theory Double Major.  He is an On-Campus Coordinator | Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Senior Advisor | UNC … Read more

Using an Infographic to Explore Potential Careers

3/19/18

The purpose of this activity is for you to assess and rank your values, interests, strengths, and identity (personal or professional) in a creative and graphic way. (Take your infographic to a career counselor at your college/university career services office … Read more

Student Spotlight: Autumn McClellan

3/12/18

Today, we bring you Autumn McClellan, who is a graduate student in the Sociology Department at UNC.  She was interviewed by Moira Johnson, a Graduate Student Intern for UNC UCS. Autumn hails from a small town called Brown City, Michigan, … Read more

How to Politely Avoid Shaking Hands

3/5/18

In some cultures, it is not appropriate for a man and woman to shake hands unless they are related. So, how should a student who doesn’t shake hands greet an employer of the opposite sex? Career services professionals offer several … Read more

Student Journey Spotlight: Esosa Asemota

2/26/18

Today, we bring you Esosa Asemota, interviewed by Kristin Pawlowski, Sr. Assistant Director, Honors/UNC UCS.  Esosa Asemota is a sophomore from Fayetteville, NC, majoring in Nutrition. Her current career interest lie in the intersection of: medicine, sustainable development, and food … Read more

Using Assessment Tools in Your Career Decision Making

2/19/18

Q. What do you think about aptitude, personality, and interests tests in helping to guide career decision making? (Examples: Johnson O’ Connor Research Foundation’s aptitude testing program, Myers Briggs, Strong Interest Inventory, etc.). How do I align my interests and … Read more

Student Journey Spotlight: Damian Walker

2/14/18

Today, we bring you Damian Walker.  Damian is a Senior majoring in Political Science and minoring in Entrepreneurship.  Damian was interviewed by Mary Rosage, Assistant Director, UNC UCS. Internship: Marketing Intern at NIU Technologies in Shanghai, China                                                                                                                                                                      Career Competencies: Global … Read more

Answering Improper Interview Questions

2/12/18

When you interview for a job, your prospective employer will ask questions—on the job application, in the interview, and/or during the testing process—that are related to the job you are seeking. Federal, state, and local laws prohibit discrimination in employment … Read more

Student Journey Spotlight: James McDaniel

2/8/18

Today, we bring you James McDaniel, who is a Senior, majoring in Voice.  James was interviewed by Catherine Allen, Assistant Director, UNC UCS. James plans to pursue his music career post-graduation and currently serves as the Director of the Gospel … Read more