Graduate Student Programs

Workshops for Graduate Students

Career Planning Bootcamp: Grad School and Beyond

Tuesday, August 27, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Peacock Hall, 1012

Come learn about the career planning resources available to you as a graduate student and get a jumpstart on preparing for your next professional role beyond graduate school. Bring your current resume to gain insights into formatting and updating your resume for professional master level roles


Lunch and Learn with Goodwill Industries NWNC

Tuesday, September 10, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Peacock Hall, 4140

Join Nicole Hughes, Enterprise Insight Analyst, MBA 24'', with Goodwill Industries NWNC as she provides insight into business roles within the organization. Learn about her career trajectory from corporate to nonprofit and the pros and cons of working in both industries. Space is limited.

Registration is required via Handshake (external link)


 Speed Interviewing and Salary Negotiation

Tuesday, October 8, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Peacock Hall, 1012

During this interactive workshop, you will gain experience as the interviewee and the interviewer as you learn the stages of interviews  and practice answering different types of questions. We will also cover best practices for salary negotiation.


Your Personality and Future Workplace

Tuesday, October 29, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Peacock Hall 1012

Do you wonder how your personality can influence choosing a career, job searching, networking and interviewing? This interactive class will provide valuable insight into your personality type and the potential strengths and challenges related to career planning, advancement, networking, negotiation and interviewing. Students will complete the MBTI personality inventory prior to the workshop. Registration required via Handshake.


Truist Emerging Leader Certification

Part One: Tuesday, November 12, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Part Two: Thursday, November 14, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Peacock Hall, 1012

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. Students must attend both 2 hour sessions to receive the certification.
*Limited availability; Signup required for both sessions via Handshake.                                                                            
Truist Emerging Leader Certification Part 1 Registration                                                                           
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