The UNC Career Center Employer Engagement Team is happy to provide Hire a Heel: Employer Employer Webinar Series! These 45-minute, FREE sessions are designed for any and all employers to learn more about what it looks like to recruit talent from UNC-Chapel Hill. If you have any questions, please feel free to email [email protected].
December 4: Hire a Heel Strategy Session: From Clicks to Hires – Making the Most of Handshake
Date: Thursday, December 4
Time: 11:00am EST
Where: Zoom
Register: HERE
About This Session: Join us for an in-depth look at how to maximize your impact on Handshake—UNC-Chapel Hill’s career platform connecting employers and students.
Learn how the UNC Career Center uses Handshake to support student career development and employer engagement, and discover best practices for posting opportunities, managing events, and building your brand on campus. This session will feature a representative from Handshake who will offer expert insights and answer your questions. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to enhance your current strategy, this session will equip you with the tools to turn clicks into quality hires.
This session will cover key components of developing a successful internship program, including planning, supervision, goal-setting, and recruitment strategies. Discover how to create internships that add value to your team while preparing students for career success.
January 8: UNC Recruiting 101: Building Your Campus Presence
🗓️ Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Register HERE
About this Session: New to recruiting at Carolina or looking to strengthen your campus engagement strategy? Join us for an overview of how to effectively connect with UNC students through our Hire A Heel platform and beyond. We’ll cover best practices for building your brand on campus, timelines for recruiting top Tar Heel talent, and ways to engage meaningfully through career fairs, programs, and collaborations. Whether you’re a first-time recruiter or a returning employer, this session will help you make the most of your UNC recruiting experience this Spring.
February 5: Hire for Potential: The Shift Toward Skill-Based Hiring
🗓️ Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Register HERE
About This Session: As the hiring landscape evolves, employers are rethinking traditional degree-based requirements and turning toward skill-based approaches to attract top talent. This session explores how to identify, assess, and hire for transferable skills that align with your organization’s goals. Learn practical strategies to design effective job postings, evaluate competencies, and tap into a broader pool of candidates—while building stronger pathways for UNC students and graduates.
March 5: Beyond the Offer: How to Retain Emerging Professionals
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Register HERE
About This Session: Recruiting top early-career talent is only half the challenge—retaining them is where lasting success begins. This session dives into strategies for supporting emerging professionals as they transition from college to the workplace. We’ll explore best practices in onboarding, mentorship, and career growth, as well as insights into what Gen Z values most in workplace culture. Walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen retention, engagement, and long-term loyalty within your early talent pipeline.
April 2: Redefining the Student Experience: A Panel on Non-Traditional Talent
🗓️ Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Register HERE
About This Session: Not all students follow a traditional path—and that’s what makes Carolina’s talent pool so dynamic. Join us for a resource panel featuring campus partners and non-traditional students who will share their experiences navigating career development while balancing unique life circumstances. Learn how your organization can better recruit, support, and retain non-traditional students, including transfer students, student parents, military-affiliated learners, and those returning to complete their degrees.
