Career Blog

Deloitte's Consulting 101

02/22/2012

Join Deloitte for their Annual Consulting 101 Presentation (February 23rd, 7pm Chapman 125) as they provide undergraduate students an understanding of what it is that consultants really do. Deloitte will discuss the various types of consulting, the work consultants do, the life and role of a consultant, as well as provide an overview of the case interview. Additionally, Deloitte practitioners of various backgrounds will be in attendance to meet interested students and answer questions. Business casual dress recommended.

 

consulting

Using Twitter hashtags for your job search

02/17/2012

In addition to keeping up with friends, news, and the latest celebrity gossip, Twitter can be used as a job search tool.  One of the most popular ways on Twitter to find job-related content can be found through hashtags.

social media

Quick tip: Using action verbs

02/15/2012
video
See video

Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Nonprofit Internship Program

02/10/2012

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has a nonprofit internship program with a February 15th deadline that may be of interest to you.  To be eligible you must be a Pell Grant recipient.  But, the list of participating organizations is impressive! Opportunities are available at around 40 organizations (including some here at UNC) and range in functional areas from social media marketing to homelessness outreach to public policy research and beyond.  The full list and application information is available at their site.

internship search

5 career lessons from the Carolina/Duke rivalry

02/08/2012

Just how excited are you for tonight's game? Here at UCS, we're buzzing!  So, in the spirit of the day, here are some career lessons from the Duke/Carolina rivalty to consider!

career planning

10 areas for pre-interview research

02/02/2012

Employers tell UCS that we need to prepare you better for your interviews with regard to researching the organizations and industries in which they operate.  So, here are ten areas of research you should undertake before any interview.

interviewing

Obvservations from UCS' newest counselor

02/01/2012

It’s been just about a month since I began my time as a Tar Heel.  Since then I have come to gain a better understanding and appreciation for what makes this place so great.  I thought I’d share a few of my observations:

unc

Student Enrichment Fund

01/30/2012

There is no shortage of enrichment opportunities out there. It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a flyer for another conference, talk, trip, or chance to broaden your knowledge about a certain subject. But these days, enrichment isn’t cheap. Plane tickets, conference fees and materials costs all add up.

funding