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Certificate in Career Development
Sponsored by Philip Morris USA
Last Updated for Spring 2008, 1/7/2008

Current and Incoming Students:

Thanks to a generous grant from Philip Morris USA, University Career Services has established a program that will allow you to explore career opportunities and plan career goals in a more structured way. Upon completion of this program, you will receive a Certificate in Career Development* that demonstrates your commitment to your future. The certificate documents for future employers your conscientious efforts in career planning.

While the program must be completed prior to graduation, you can earn this Certificate in two years or less. The few requirements are simple and can be completed in any order, although we recommend that you begin with your Interest Assessment and a visit to the Career Clinic.

Since the Certificate has been designed to demonstrate a broad perspective of the career exploration/job search process, each module must be fulfilled by those events or tasks selected to give you an understanding of that topic. Completing multiple activities in one category, attending other UCS events or utilizing additional UCS services, while valuable to your career education, will not provide "extra credit" towards completion of the Certificate.

* Note that this is a non-credit bearing certificate that will not be included on your transcript.

Requirements for Completion

Please note that if you have already completed any of the modules, you can receive credit for your participation.

Printable worksheet is also available (in PDF).

Enroll in the Certificate in Career Development

Name: (first/last)

PID#: (numbers only, no dashes or spaces)

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Career Development Certificate Modules

1. INTEREST*

&

2. CREATING A CAREER PLAN*

1. Take the Strong Interest Inventory on your own time.

Interest inventories are extremely useful tools for people who are uncertain about their interests. Even those who know their likes and dislikes might find that such tools verify that they are on the right track, or suggest occupations or career areas that they might not have considered before.

2. Career Clinic: Using the Strong Interest Inventory to Help You Decide on a Major and Career:

Sign up for a Career Clinic to have your Strong Interest Inventory results interpreted and start making decisions about your major and career. Reserve your spot using the Career Clinic Online Reservation System. Workshop dates and times are listed online.

*Please note, since the results from the Strong Interest Inventory will need to interpreted, modules 1 & 2 must both be completed to receive credit for either one.

3. FINDING AN INTERNSHIP

Attend the workshop, Using UCS for Your Internship Search

What: Learn how to find an internship, search our online database, and decide which internship is best for you in this interactive session.
 When:

  • Wednesday February 13 at 4:00 pm, Union 3201
  • Thursday March 06 at 4:00 pm, Union 3209
  • Wednesday March 19 at 4:00 pm, Union 3201

OR

Attend the workshop, Targeting Your Internship,

What: Learn skills to develop and steps to take to successfully begin your internship search. Please register in advance to attend.
Where: Carolina Union, 3411
When: Saturday, January 26at 10:00 am

4. RESUME-WRITING

Attend the workshop, Writing Resumes and Job Search Correspondence.

What: Learn how to construct a professional resume and write cover letters and other business correspondence.
When:

  • Monday, January 14 at 4:00 pm, Union 3206A
  • Thursday, February 07 at 5:00 pm, Union 2510
  • Thursday, February 21 at 3:00 pm, Union 2510
  • Tuesday, March 18 at 4:00 pm, Union 3102

OR

Attend a Resume Marathon

What: Bring a draft of your resume to be critiqued by a UCS counselor and employer representatives.
Where: 2nd Floor, Granville Towers South
When: Monday, January 14 between 10:00am – 2:00pm

5. INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Attend the workshop, Using UCS to Prepare for the Interview.

What: Learn how to interview effectively
 When:

  • Monday, January 28 at 3:00 pm, Union 3209
  • Thursday, Feb. 14 at 4:00 pm, Union 2510
  • Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 4:00 pm, Union 2518A

6. APPLYING TO GRADUATE / PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL

Attend the workshop, Thinking about Graduate School?.

What: Learn about to applying for graduate and professional programs, whom to ask for recommendations, which tests to take for admission and more
Where: Union 3206A
When: Monday, February 4 at 4:00 pm

7. NETWORKING SKILLS

Attend a UCS Networking Night.
What: Meet with local working professionals in an informal environment to make contacts and learn about careers. Refreshments will be served. Business casual attire recommended.

Spring 2008 Networking Nights (in chronological order)
 All Networking Nights are held in the Class of 2000 Lounge on the Second Floor of the Carolina Union. RSVP at http://careers.unc.edu/events/register.html.

  • Social / Human Services, Non-Profit Careers
    Monday, February 4, 2008, between 5:30-7:00 pm
  • Writing Careers
    Tuesday, February 5, 2008, between 5:30-7:00 pm
  • Careers in Arts (Drama, Music, Fine Arts)
    Tuesday, February 12, 2008, between 5:30-7:00 pm

OR

Atted the workshop, Nothing But Net(working) - Effective Networking Strategies for Today's Job Market.

What: There is more to a job or internship search than posting your resume and responding to job ads. Find out what you need to know about networking--what it is, productive techniques, and the results. Wouldn't you rather be networking than not working?
When:

  • Tuesday, January 29 at 4:00 pm, Union 3411
  • Monday, February 18 at 3:00 pm, Union 3209

8. EMPLOYER CAREER PANEL

Attend a UCS sponsored Career Panel.
What: Hear professionals discuss opportunities in these career areas. Business casual attire recommended.

2007-2008 Career Panels (in chronological order)
All Panels held in are held in the Class of 2000 Lounge on the Second Floor of the Carolina Union.

  • Careers in Biology
    Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 5:00 pm
  • Careers in Fashion, Apparel, Retail Management, Buying
    Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm
  • Careers in Real Estate
    Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 5:00 pm
  • Careers in Financial Services
    Tuesday, January 29 at 5:00 pm

9. TRANSITION FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER

Attend the workshop, Transition From College To Career.

What: Learn from a panel of employers, UNC alumni, and a career services counselor what you can expect during your first year on the job.
Where: Union 3201
When: Monday, April 7 at 5:00pm

10. FINAL BANQUET/PRESENTATION

Attend the Final Banquet/Certificate Presentations.

When: 5:30 pm Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Keynote Speaker Presentation:
Ms. LaRita Barber
Senior Vice President of Community Relations & Player Development for the Charlotte Bobcats

Reserved seating for students who have completed or are nearing completion of their certificate. Additional seating available to others on a first come first serve basis.

THIS PROGRAM IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A GENEROUS GRANT OF
PHILIP MORRIS USA

 

 

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