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The ?surreal life of the D.C. intern

By Mark Laichena | January 25

There’s a whole page in the nightlife section of the Fodor’s guide for D.C. about interns, and how to recognize them by the eager expressions, intern ...

UNC students gain marketable skills through study abroad, office says

By Viviana Bonilla Lopez | November 1

In today’s fierce competition for jobs, the need for recent college graduates to stand out means every experience must be marketed as a strength.

Sharon Jones, an employee for University Career Services, talks to students about teaching options for non-education majors on Monday.

Paths to teaching careers vary

By Caitlin McCabe | October 19

The call to become a teacher can be strong but not without hesitance. With concerns about salaries and staff cutbacks, professors in the School of Education ...

Employers may hire more college graduates in 2011

By Michelle Zayed | September 28

A preliminary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers revealed that employers plan to hire 13.5 percent more graduates in 2011 than ...

UNC ranks high with recruiters

By Jessica Seaman | September 16

When recruiters were asked to rank their top universities based on quality of graduates by the Wall Street Journal, UNC tied for 25th.

Arthur McCaul and Allen Clark talk with Christian Corts of BB&T at a career exposition held last Spring. University Career Services will host “How to Find an Internship,” a similar event, on Sept. 20 in Hanes Hall.

UCS hosts internship event

By Maria Gontaruk | September 13

University Career Services will host a “How to Find an Internship” workshop on Sept. 20 to help students familiarize themselves with the process. Students ...

Emotional intellegence importance for finding employment

By Nicole Comparato | September 13

Ninety percent of success has nothing to do with book smarts. Instead, emotional intelligence expert, author and instructor Daniel Goleman said it ...

Zhe Wang (left) and Yadong Goo, both sophomores from China, review each other’s resumes while waiting for a University Career Services counselor to call them into their meeting during the Resume Marathon.

Professional resume tips shared at UCS workshop

September 13

Having a professional resume is essential for those pursuing both jobs and internships. Career Services officials added that they stress the importance ...

Career fairs bring potential employers

By Melaney Martin | September 13

Students looking for jobs will be greeted by dozens of potential employers as part of the University’s career fair agenda this week. The Diversity ...

More students paying to snag internships

By Michelle Zayed | September 2

The recession has led to an increase in unpaid internships and also a new trend of college students paying for internships. Earning one in D.C. is becoming ...

College towns offer increased job stability

By Annie Clark | July 14

For 2007 UNC graduate Meg Petersen, staying in Chapel Hill post-graduation was an obvious career decision. Chapel Hill, like most college towns across ...

Internship definitions clarified under new Labor laws

By Jeanna Smialek | April 26

Students nationwide are preparing for their summer internships, and so is the U.S. Department of Labor. A surge in unpaid internships as a result of financially-stretched ...

Q&A: UCS counselor gives tips for making it in the arts

By Jacqueline Scott | April 7

Emily Strader is the student employment coordinator at University Career Services and also counsels students pursuing careers in the arts. We asked her ...

Networking tips for student job hunters

By Andrew Harrell | March 21

When it comes to finding a job, everyone — from family and friends to acquaintances — is a potential contact. Here are tips and programs from University ...

Liberal arts degree still useful in tough job market

By Jen Serdetchnaia | March 4

Liberal arts majors remain popular, even in a tough job market, according to a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They’re ...

Let's put our well-earned diplomas to good use

By Caitlyn Greene | January 31

For years, the infamous brain drain worldwide has made the United States the recipient of many of the world’s brightest minds. Now that we have some ...

Unpaid internships do more harm than good

By Meredith Engelen | November 29

I’ve had a bone to pick with businesses that offer unpaid and not-for-credit internships for some time now. So you can imagine my dismay upon reading ...

Q&A with a UNC career counselor

By Ariel Zirulnick | September 15

Jacquelyn Gist is a career counselor with University Career Services who often counsels students who are considering less traditional post-graduation ...

Nonprofit careers offer ‘personal satisfaction’

By Alicia Banks | September 15

With fewer jobs in the corporate sector, some students might turn to the nonprofit industry to start their career path.

UCS Helps students get connected

By Tim Longest | September 15

In a shifting job climate, University Career Services is giving UNC students opportunities to define their career path and make informed decisions regarding ...