Events that may be of interest
Quick Tips Career
Conference Call (QTC3): Cover Letters
Friday, September 2, 12 – 12:15 PM, Virtual
Do you have 15 minutes during your lunch to hear about tips on
improving your cover letter via conference call? Listen in
and learn 5 quick strategies for a more tailored highly effective
approach to your cover letter, including the Do’s and Don’ts of
Cover Letters. Upon registration, you will receive a unique
telephone number to join the conference call. REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/jp6b8yd
Federal
Resume Workshop
Tuesday, September 6, 4 - 5 PM, 239 A/B Hanes Hall
This workshop is for students that are pursuing opportunities with
the federal government. As part of this process, creating a federal
resume that brings your qualifications to life and shows that you
are a perfect fit for the job can be a challenge. Join us to learn
how to reconfigure your current resume/CV to the federal format and
get your questions about federal employment answered!
Applying
to the PMF Program (Graduate Students)
Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 - 6:30 PM, 242 Hanes Hall
Information session to explain the Presidential Management Fellows
(PMF) program, how to apply, and the process of selection. A
virtual panel of UNC Alumni PMFs will follow. All graduate
and professional students welcome. Registration
recommended: http://tinyurl.com/hyuwr7y
Gillings
Admissions: Strategies for BSPH Programs
Thursday, September 8, 4 – 5 PM, 239
A/B Hanes Hall
Ideal for 1st and 2nd year UNC students who
are interested in applying to the Gillings BSPH Programs in
Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and
Management, and Nutrition. This workshop will cover the
basics of our programs and reviews the admissions processes
including: prerequisites, application, letters of recommendation,
how and when to apply, resumes, etc.
Food Truck
Rodeo
Thursday, September 8, 4 - 6 PM, Hanes Lot (beside Memorial Hall)
Come Chat and Chow Down at the UCS Food Truck Rodeo. There
will be Food, Fun, and Great Giveaways! If you’ve got a sweet
tooth, we’ve got your covered…. Ben & Jerry’s will be there
too!!! #UCSFoodTrucks
Seminar:
Developing Your Strengths (Gillings students only)
Friday, September 9, 1 - 2:30 PM,
McGavran-Greenberg 2308
Our talents and strengths can be applied in many areas, including
learning, academics, leadership, service, and careers. The
StrengthsFinder assessment will allow you to identify your greatest
talents, gain insight into how to develop and enhance your
strengths, and learn how to apply them optimally by establishing
good habits as a graduate student. Registrants will need to
take the StrengthsFinder assessment and bring their printed results
to this workshop. This
event is for UNC Gillings students only. Register
here: http://tinyurl.com/j7be4tv
How to
Rock it at the Career Fair & Approach Recruiters
Monday, September 12, 4 - 5 PM, 239 A/B Hanes Hall
Nervous about attending the Career Fair? Not sure how to
prepare, or what to say when approaching a recruiter? Come
learn how to make the best first impression at the Career Fair and
really impress employers.
Fall Job
& Internship Expo
Thursday, September 15, 12 - 4 pm, Ram’s Head Recreation Center
Meet with representatives from organizations that have full time
positions and internships available in North Carolina and
throughout the U.S. There will be For-Profit and Non-Profit
and Government organizations attending. To view and research
the list of the organizations to be represented, visit http://bit.ly/2016UNCFallExpo.
Bring multiple copies of your resume. To make the best
impression on employers, Professional Attire is recommended.
Seeking all majors, all disciplines. Attend workshops at UCS
in preparation for this event. This event is open to UNC-Chapel
Hill students only.
Building
an Application: Strategies for Applying to Grad Programs in Public
Health
Monday, September 19, 4 -5 pm, 239
A/B Hanes Hall
Learn how to gain public health experiences and market these to
graduate programs. Tell your story through six
application components; transcripts, test scores, resume, personal
statement, and interview. We will discuss how to best align
your strengths with the public health programs that interest
you.
Academic
Faculty Job Search Panel
Tuesday, September 20, 12 – 1:30 pm, 239 A/B Hanes Hall
co-hosted by
the Graduate School, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Training
Initiatives in Biological and Biomedical Science (TIBBS), and
University Career Services, as well as student groups, Academic and
Research Intensive Career Association (ARIC) and Future Science
Educators (FuSE)
PhD and postdoctoral trainees will hear from new and seasoned
faculty on a range of academic job search topics, including
- What separates
successful candidates from the rest of the
pack
- for up and coming
future faculty members
- How to choose an
institution that is a good fit for you
- Unexpected challenges
encountered
Both
a STEM-focused
panel and a Humanities/Social
Sciences-focused panel will be offered. The
event format will include a 60-minute
panel presentation with Q&A facilitated by
student leaders on campus, followed by a 30-minute active-networking
period of round-table discussions and informal
networking. Space is limited, lunch will be served. Registration required by
9/13/16: http://tinyurl.com/zpq9pu6
And more on the Gillings Career Services Event Calendar
(click on the upcoming events tab)
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Register with Careerolina,
job search database for UNC students,
for jobs, internships and on-campus interviews
See our YouTube videos for
guidance.
Career Announcements
The Public Health
Commissioned Corps of the United States will be accepting applications for JRCOSTEP beginning
September 1, 2016 thru November 4th 2016 for the following
disciplines: Engineer, Pharmacy, Environmental Health, Nurse.
To learn more about the JRCOSTEP program please visit http://usphs.gov/student/jrcostep.aspx
Registration
for fall PHield Trips is now open! Offered during the fall each year, the PHield Trip
experience provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff
to engage with public health practice partners throughout the
community. The field trip experiences for this year will focus on Health in Orange County
Friday, September 9, and RTI
International Wednesday, October 5. Space is
limited to 50 students and spots fill quickly, so please register
soon at: https://sph.unc.edu/nciph/phield-trips/
Have you seen the new
Departmental
Career Resources website for Gillings students? Learn about tailored job and internship opportunities,
resources, career paths, and practicum information. If
you're interested in global opportunities, please connect with the Gillings Global Gateway.
Additional
Events in September/October
9/22, 5 – 7 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
Carolina Graduate Student F1RSTS Networking
9/22, 4- 5 pm, 239 A/B Hanes Hall
Pre-Health Volunteering & Service: Beyond
the Hospital
9/27, 3– 4:30 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
Teaching Statements and Portfolios
9/30, 1 – 2:30 pm, McGavran-Greenberg 2308
Seminar: Developing Your Strengths
10/5, 2 – 3:30 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
CVs and Cover Letters for Academic Positions
10/6, 12 – 1:30 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
StrengthsFinder for Graduate Students
10/10, 1 – 2:30 pm, McGavran-Greenberg 2308
Seminar: Networking and LinkedIn
10/11, 3– 4:30 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
CVs and Cover Letters for Positions Across
Career Paths
10/18, 3- 4:00 pm, 239 A/B Hanes Hall
Global Medical Service Info Session
10/18, 3 – 4:30 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
The Anatomy of a Case Interview for Graduate
Students
10/25, 1- 4 pm, Great Hall, Student Union
Graduate School Info Fair
10/25, 4 – 5 pm, 239 A/B Hanes Hall
Applying to Grad School?
10/ 26– 10/28, 11:30 am-1:30 pm,
Michael Hooker Research Center Atrium
Resume Rescue and Job Search Consults
10/28, 1 – 2:30 pm, The Graduate Student Ctr
Global Grads: Interviewing Skills
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