Graduate Student Programs

Workshops for Graduate Students

Grad School and Beyond: Tailoring Your Resume, Cover Letter & LinkedIn to Your Next Career Move 

Tuesday, August 26, 9:30-10:30; 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 Boone Chamber of Commerce 

Friday, September 12, 12-1:30
Boone Chamber of Commerce, 579 Greenway Rd. Suite 101    

Join staff from the Boone Chamber of Commerce to learn about the work and resources of the Chamber and how to get involved. Students will also gain knowledge of the benefits of Chamber involvement from a business perspective whether they land in Boone or another area.

Lunch provided. Space is limited. Registration is required via Handshake. 


Lunch and Learn TBD

Tuesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Peacock Hall, 4140

Join recruiters as they 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 


Networking & Career Fair Prep with Graduate Advisory Board 

Tuesday, September 23, 3:30-4:45
Peacock Hall 4140

Join members of the Business Graduate Advisory Board as they help students prepare and practice their elevator pitch and interview skills before Walker Business Connections. Students should bring 2 hard copies of their resume to this session. 


Virtual Practice Interviews for Business Graduate Students

October 28-30
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, October 21/22, 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, October 17. Registration link coming soon!    


Interview and Salary Negotiation Strategies  with Graduate Advisory Board 

Tuesday, November 11, 3:30-4:45
Peacock Hall 4140

Join members of the Business Graduate Advisory Board as they help students prepare for job offers and salary negotiation strategies.