Graduate Student Programs

Workshops for Graduate Students

Career Planning Bootcamp: Grad School and Beyond

Monday/Tuesday, January 27/28, 3:30-4:30
Peacock Hall 2017

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 Columbia Forest Products 

Tuesday, February 4, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Peacock Hall, 4140

Join Danielle Stillwell, HR and Recruitment Manager with Columbia Forest Products, as she provides insight into business roles within the organization and HR tips for your internship and job search. Space is limited.

Registration is required via Handshake (external link)


Virtual Practice Interviews for Business Graduate Students

February 11-13
Signup information coming soon!

Gain valuable practice interviewing experience with employers working in various hiring and HR related roles. Signup required. 


Truist Emerging Leader Certification 

Monday/Tuesday, March 17/18, 3:30-5:30
Peacock Hall 2017

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.

*Registration required by Friday, March 7. Registration link coming soon!    


Interview and Salary Negotiation Strategies  

Tuesday, March 25, 3:30-4:30
Peacock Hall 2017

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.


Financial Planning with Piedmont Federal

Monday, April 7, 3:30-4:30
Peacock Hall 2017

Eric Hermanson, Director Business Partner Relations with Piedmont Federal Bank, will provide insight into financial planning best practices for graduate students as they enter or re-enter the workforce. 


Business Graduate Alumni Panel 

Monday, April 14, 3:30-4:30
Peacock Hall 2017

Come hear from a panel of business graduate alumni as they provide insight about their own job search, career advancement, successes, challenges and other topics relevant to career and professional development.