Graduate Student Programs

Workshops for Graduate Students

Lunch and Learn with Hanes Companies for Business Graduate Students

Tuesday, February 3,  12:30-1:30
Peacock Hall 2013

Join Jenny Hawkins, HR Manager and MBA 20' with Hanes Companies, a division of Leggett & Platt, a diverse supplier, converter, and distributor of a variety of products and services in multiple markets across North America and Europe, to learn about the company and gain insight into roles and the recruiting process.  Lunch provided. Space is limited.  Registration is required via Handshake.


Networking & Career Fair Prep 

Tuesday, February 24,  3:30-4:30
Peacock Hall 3015

Students will prepare and practice their elevator pitch and networking strategies in preparation for VIP Networking Social, Walker Business Connections and other networking events.


Virtual Practice Interviews for Business Graduate Students 

Thursday/Friday, February 19-20

Gain valuable practice interviewing experience with employers working in various hiring and HR related roles. Limited availability, Signup coming soon .


Lunch & Learn with Pike 

Tuesday, March 17, 12:30-1:30
Peacock Hall 2013

Join employers from Pike, a leading provider of turnkey infrastructure solutions for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications, to learn about the company and gain insight into roles and the recruiting process.  Lunch provided. Space is limited.  Registration is required via Handshake. 


Truist Emerging Leader Certification for Graduate Students

Tuesday, March 24, 3:30-6:30
Peacock Hall 1015

This highly interactive certification focuses on the self-awareness necessary to lead others more effectively. After completing the program, students will be equipped with practical tools and strategies useful for overcoming leadership shortcomings discovered during the sessions. They will also identify their Leadership Purpose, a working statement identifying their leadership goals. Registration required via Handshake by Friday, March 20. 


Financial Planning with Piedmont Federal Bank 

Tuesday, April 7, 3:30-4:45
Peacock Hall 3015

Join Piedmont Federal Bank to learn about financial planning and wellness strategies and what to consider when comparing job offers.


Graduate Alumni Panel

Tuesday, April 14, 3:30-4:45
Peacock Hall 3015

Join recent MBA and MSADA alumni to gain insight about their own job search, career advancement, successes, challenges and other topics relevant to career and professional development.