Students

Career, Graduate Education, and Networking Events

Attention!! Check out Employers and Graduate Schools that recruit Tar Heels!

We recognize that students have multiple competing priorities for their time on-campus (and off-campus) that don’t always allow for participating in recruitment activities hosted by University Career Services. Our goal is to foster events that meet students where they are. To that end, we are promoting four modalities that allow students to choose what works best for initial engagement with recruiters. We have also spoken with recruiters to ensure they take measures not to privilege one modality over another. Tar Heel students can rest assured that there is no penalty to their applications based on their chosen form of engagement. At University Career Services, we’ve got students covered!! UCS-facilitated recruitment events offer 4 Ways to Connect:

  • Connect face-to-face at in-person fairs, or Connect by 1:1 or group sessions scheduling on Handshake Virtual Fairs with recruiters available to discuss their organizations, workplace, or job postings: whether you are job seeking or just want to expand your network for future opportunities at the on-campus event you’re at.
  • Connect by virtual chatting on Handshake with recruiters available to discuss job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s 15-minute virtual chats scheduling tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page who can schedule a 15-minute virtual chat outside of Handshake).
  • Connect by direct messaging on Handshake with recruiters managing job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s messaging tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page).
  • Connect by applying directly on Handshake to the job postings from the attending companies: all jobs that companies discuss at the fair should be posted on Handshake 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close.

Virtual Fall STEM Majors Career Exploration and Experience Fair September 19, 2023

This event brings together employers who want to help students from STEM-related majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) explore various career pathways in their industries and answer questions about what they can do with their majors and career interests. Additionally, for students who are seeking Summer Internships and Full-Time Jobs roles, these companies also are available to talk about their current openings and how you can apply. 

This event is open to all UNC undergrad and graduate majors (except MBA, Law, Medical, and Dental), but is targeted for STEM-related majors that include: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Library and Information Sciences, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Economics, Exercise & Sports Science, Finance, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, Statistics and Analytics, and more!

Four Ways to Connect

We recognize that students have multiple competing priorities for their time on-campus (and off-campus) that don’t always allow for participating in recruitment activities hosted by University Career Services. Our goal is to foster events that meet students where they are. To that end, we are promoting four modalities that allow students to choose what works best for initial engagement with recruiters. We have also spoken with recruiters to ensure they take measures not to privilege one modality over another. So that students can rest assured that there is no penalty to their applications based on their chosen form of engagement. At University Career Services, we’ve got students covered!!

  • Connect face-to-face at in-person fairs, or Connect by 1:1 or group sessions scheduling on Handshake Virtual Fairs with recruiters available to discuss their organizations, workplace, or job postings: whether you are job seeking or just want to expand your network for future opportunities at the on-campus event you’re at.
  • Connect by virtual chatting on Handshake with recruiters available to discuss job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s 15-minute virtual chats scheduling tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page who can schedule a 15-minute virtual chat outside of Handshake).
  • Connect by direct messaging on Handshake with recruiters managing job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s messaging tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page).
  • Connect by applying directly on Handshake to the job postings from the attending companies: all jobs that companies discuss at the fair should posted on Handshake 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close.

Location

● Handshake Virtual Career Platform

How to Register

Click here to register for the STEM Majors Virtual Career Fair

Virtual Fall All Majors Career Exploration and Experience Fair September 20, 2023

This virtual event brings together employers who want to help students from All Majors explore various career pathways in their industries and answer questions about what they can do with their majors and career interests. Additionally, for students who are seeking Summer Internships and Full-Time Jobs roles, these companies also are available to talk about their current openings and how you can apply. 

This event is open to all UNC undergrad and graduate majors (except MBA, Law, Medical, and Dental) which include: Business, Communications, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Public Policy, Military Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, Romance Languages, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Library and Information Sciences, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales, Real Estate, and more!

Four Ways to Connect

We recognize that students have multiple competing priorities for their time on-campus (and off-campus) that don’t always allow for participating in recruitment activities hosted by University Career Services. Our goal is to foster events that meet students where they are. To that end, we are promoting four modalities that allow students to choose what works best for initial engagement with recruiters. We have also spoken with recruiters to ensure they take measures not to privilege one modality over another. So that students can rest assured that there is no penalty to their applications based on their chosen form of engagement. At University Career Services, we’ve got students covered!!

  • Connect face-to-face at in-person fairs, or Connect by 1:1 or group sessions scheduling on Handshake Virtual Fairs with recruiters available to discuss their organizations, workplace, or job postings: whether you are job seeking or just want to expand your network for future opportunities at the on-campus event you’re at.
  • Connect by virtual chatting on Handshake with recruiters available to discuss job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s 15-minute virtual chats scheduling tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page who can schedule a 15-minute virtual chat outside of Handshake).
  • Connect by direct messaging on Handshake with recruiters managing job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s messaging tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page).
  • Connect by applying directly on Handshake to the job postings from the attending companies: all jobs that companies discuss at the fair should be posted on Handshake 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close.

Location

● Handshake Virtual Career Platform

How to Register

Click here to register for the All Majors Virtual Career Fair

In-Person Fall STEM/All Majors Career + Graduate/Professional School Info Fair September 21, 2023

This in-person event brings together the following:

  • Employers who want to help students from All Majors (including STEM) explore various career pathways in their industries and answer questions about what they can do with their majors and career interests. Additionally, for students who are seeking Summer Internships and Full-Time Jobs roles, these companies also are available to talk about their current openings and how you can apply.
  • Graduate/Professional Schools who want to help students from All Majors (including STEM) explore various graduate programs including professional schools (Law, Dental, Medical, etc.) and answer questions about what how to apply to their programs as well as other information such as scholarships, financial aid, fellowships, assistantships, etc.

This event is open to all UNC undergrad and graduate majors (except MBA, Law, Medical, and Dental) which include: Business, Communications, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Public Policy, Military Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies, African American Studies, Romance Languages, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Library and Information Sciences, Engineering, Earth Sciences, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Marketing & Sales, Real Estate, and more!

Four Ways to Connect (Organizations)

We recognize that students have multiple competing priorities for their time on-campus (and off-campus) that don’t always allow for participation in recruitment activities hosted by University Career Services. Our goal is to foster events that meet students where they are. To that end, we are promoting four modalities that allow students to choose what works best for initial engagement with recruiters. We ask that our recruiters strive to take measures to not intentionally privilege one modality over another. Students need reassurance that there is no penalty to their applications or candidacy based on their chosen form of initial engagement.

Employers participating in on-campus recruitment events will have to commit to our four student connection modalities:

  • Connect face-to-face at in-person fairs, or Connect by 1:1 or group sessions scheduling on Handshake Virtual Fairs with recruiters available to discuss their organizations, workplace, or job postings: whether you are job seeking or just want to expand your network for future opportunities at the on-campus event you’re at.
  • Connect by virtual chatting on Handshake with recruiters available to discuss job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s 15-minute virtual chats scheduling tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page who can schedule a 15-minute virtual chat outside of Handshake).
  • Connect by direct messaging on Handshake with recruiters managing job postings that interest you: all recruiters should set up Handshake’s messaging tool on each job posting 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close (or have a recruiter’s contact info available on their Handshake company page).
  • Connect by applying directly on Handshake to the job postings from the attending companies: all jobs that companies discuss at the fair should be posted on Handshake 4-weeks prior to the fair and afterward until the postings close.

Location

● Rams Head Recreation Center

How to Register:

Click here to register for the Fall STEM/All Majors Career + Graduate/Professional School Info Fair.

Industry Snack & Chats - October 5th

Come get some free snacks and chat with employers! This is a low-pressure environment for you to connect directly with employers. You will be able to ask questions and learn more about companies, careers, opportunities, and more!

Location

● Hanes Hall - Room 239 A/B

How to Register:

Click here to register.

Industry Snack & Chats - October 11th

Come get some free snacks and chat with employers! This is a low-pressure environment for you to connect directly with employers. You will be able to ask questions and learn more about companies, careers, opportunities, and more!

Location

● Hanes Hall - Room 239 A/B

How to Register:

Click here to register.

Industry Snack & Chats - October 17th

Come get some free snacks and chat with employers! This is a low-pressure environment for you to connect directly with employers. You will be able to ask questions and learn more about companies, careers, opportunities, and more!

Location

● Hanes Hall - Room 239 A/B

How to Register:

Click here to register.

Virtual N.C. Master’s & Career Doctoral Fair – November 9, 2023

This is an opportunity for organizations who are recruiting master’s and doctoral level applicants for jobs/internships/fellowships to network with them virtually. There will be options for 1:1 fifteen-minute chats, 30-minute information sessions, or a combination. This is a group fair hosted by several universities (Wake Forest, Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Greensboro, UNC Charlotte, and N.C. State) which will be open to all graduate/doctoral students within the state.

Location

● Handshake Virtual Fairs Platform

How to Register:

Click here to register for the 2023 N.C. Master’s & Doctoral Career.

Virtual Graduate/Law/Professional School Day Fair – November 9, 2023

This is an opportunity for graduate schools that are recruiting applicants for their academic programs to network with them virtually. There will be options for 1:1 fifteen-minute chats, 30-minute information sessions, or a combination. This group fair is hosted by several universities (Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, and N.C. State) and will be open to our students and any others with Handshake access who wish to connect.

Location

● Handshake Virtual Fairs Platform

How to Register:

Click here to register for the 2023 Graduate & Professional School Day Fair.

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