Career Peers
Career Profile: technical writer
by Jessica Maldonado, UCS Career Peer
In an increasingly technologically based world, graduates with degrees in computer science are in high demand. It can open up many job opportunities, including some that you may not have previously considered such as technical writing. I interviewed Elizabeth Maldonado, a technical writer at SAS Institute to find out more about this career.
So, you need to dress like a pro?
By Katherine McAllister, UCS Career Peer
With the beginning of summer internships right around the corner, it is time to ditch the colorful shorts, sundresses, and flip flops and revamp your wardrobe with professional business attire. But what exactly do employers mean by ‘professional business attire’?
First-year Friday: Congratulations and summer suggestions
By Kaitlin Williams, UCS Career Peer
Congratulations, you have almost finished your first year at Carolina! If you do not have an internship for the summer, that is fine! Although all internships are great, the summer after your first year doesn't have the same weight as after the following years. (that being said, if you have one, GREAT for you!). Here are some small, easy steps to make this summer’s career exploration both productive and stress-free!
Things you can gain from any experience
By Breeze Riley, UCS Career Peer
Often students are told that any work experience is a worthwhile endeavor. However, students often fail to see how their part time job can help them with their long term career goals when it’s not directly related to their dream job.
Another perspective: career planning for sophomores and juniors
UCS Career Peer Justin Sodoma
I recently had the joy of attending Christy Walker’s workshop: Career Planning for Sophomores and Juniors. During the hour session, the career counselor gave students a presentation regarding the tips necessary to successfully identify and obtain a potential future job.
Senior Series starts today!
By Cece Peters, UCS Career Peer
As everyone on campus is gearing up for finals, it’s easy to forget that the rays of summer are just up ahead. For returning students, summer is a good chance for internships, study abroad and job experience, but for seniors, this summer could mark the beginning of a professional career.
Event overview: Career Planning for Sophomores and Juniors
By Jessica Maldonado, UCS Career Peer
As a sophomore or junior, you might be avoiding the thought of what to do after graduation because job hunting sounds scary and you don’t have a solid career choice. Or you may be ready to start exploring your options and don’t know where to begin.
First-year Friday: Looking back and looking forward
By Melissa Fluke, UCS Career Peer
Happy Friday the 13th fellow First-Years! As the countdown for the end of the school year has begun (eight more days of classes after today!), we’re all looking forward to the summer. However, I want to advise you to also look forward to your sophomore year. And by look forward, I don’t mean forget your freshman year, but rather, prepare for the next!
Career Profile: Spanish professor
By Mellissa Fluke, UCS Career Peer
Though I may not have figured out my major yet, I do know one thing—I love the Spanish language. UNC offers a great Spanish program and a diverse array of students are provided many opportunities in it. My best appointment in advising was with Dr. Glynis Cowell to discuss a Spanish minor or major, and I also had a chance to ask her about her Spanish experience here at UNC and elsewhere.
Career Profile: Non-profit Director
By Breeze Riley, UCS Career Peer
Monica Hill is the Director of the North Carolina Scholastic Media Association, a non-profit organization that “serves scholastic journalism and works for its advancement.” While the NCSMA serves junior high and high schools from across the state, as a part of her job she is also director of the North Carolina College Media Association.