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  • 9 Easy Ways to De-Stress at Work

    11/29/19
    By: Market Inspector- Courtesy of Vault

    The holidays are approaching.  Take some time to de-stress! These days, work and stress go hand in hand. Jobs are increasingly demanding, and expectations are higher than ever. So in order to keep per … Read more

  • 4 Essential Resources for International Students During the FY 2020 H-1B Cap Season

    11/15/19
    By: Stephan Maldonado - Courtesy of Vault

    The H-1B cap season for the fiscal year (FY) 2020 began on April 1, 2019. This means that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is currently accepting petitions for H-1B visas subject to t … Read more

  • A Day in the Life: IT Project Manager

    10/10/19
    By: Courtesy of Vault

    8:00 – 8:30 am: I like to get there early so that I have a jump on things. I like to have the miscellany out of the way by the time everyone else gets there. I start doing the basic email/ voicemail c … Read more

  • Reclaiming Your Time: Self-Care Practices During the Career Journey

    11/2/17
    By: Christy Dunston, Assistant Director, UCS

    Trying to find a major or career path can feel overwhelming. Searching for an internship or job can feel exhausting. Therefore, it is important to take some time for yourself and reclaim your energy. … Read more

  • Career Fair Strategies That Work

    9/11/17
    By: Kathy Douglas- Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

    If you are in a Google group, are a member of a family, or have met someone at your college or university orientation who is still your friend, you already know how to network. We meet, form bonds, te … Read more

  • Grad School: Application Timeline

    7/17/17
    By: Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

    Follow this general timeline to keep yourself on track. Time frames are approximate: Check the deadlines for your schools of interest and adjust accordingly. Junior Year (Fall) Many graduate schools l … Read more

  • Locating and Applying for Internships

    7/3/17
    By: Amy Marie Charland and Mary Ann Lawson-Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

    An internship allows you to test your career objectives, helps you identify your talents, and directs you toward an appropriate career, while helping you acquire essential practical and professional s … Read more

  • A Good Luck Wish from UCS

    4/17/17
    By: Kristin Pawlowski, Sr. Assistant Director

    Two paths diverged on a sunny graduation day.  One frequently traveled, down stadium drive, to the comfort of familiar sights –Campus Rec, the Union, and good ‘ole Polk Place.  The other path a bit gr … Read more

  • Life After Carolina: Top 3 Ways to Climb the Ladder

    4/3/17
    By: Camille G. Mason, Sr. Assistant Director

    When I received my first job after pursuing my graduate degree a mentor of mine asked me “Congratulations! So where do you want to work next?” I was so shocked by this I was speechless (which is rare … Read more

  • A Healthy Use of Your Time

    3/20/17
    By: Chad Collins, Sr. Assistant Director

    As a UNC student, you already know that time management is a very important part of being successful in college.  When you are looking for a full time job or internship, it is also extremely important … Read more