"The detailed schedule and phases of the program are reassuring, but the initiative still needs to be more specific about what it’ll ultimately do to accomplish its goals. Regardless of the outcome, we can only hope that those who need help will find something good to come from it."
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From remote internships to academic opportunities, UNC students share their plans for the upcoming summer as more organizations are offering programs online.
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American confidence in the necessity of higher education is declining, according to a recent survey by Public Agenda.
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A 26-foot-long motorized peanut has arrived on campus, making Chapel Hill the latest stop on what recent UNC graduate Alejandra Galindo calls “East to West nut crackin’ fest.”
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University of Virginia School of Law applicants are likely attracted by the school’s ranking — eighth, according to U.S. News and World Report. It also has the highest employment rate in the nation, 95.6 percent, within nine months of graduation.
Read More »North Carolina has continued to climb out of the recession in the past year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce — a hopeful sign for students that the job market is becoming increasingly viable.
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UNC students looking for a job after graduation have reason to be optimistic.
Read More »Students have a chance this week to get a head-start on their job hunt. University Career Services is hosting its biggest events of the year — the Diversity Job and Internship Fair and the Fall Job and Internship Expo — Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Read More »As flip flops, palm trees and pool parties fill the minds of UNC students, so does a less relaxing topic – summer jobs.
Read More »With an increasingly uncertain economy, many students are looking for an extra competitive edge. Internships are becoming a major catalyst in job searches.
Read More »The College of Arts and Sciences has an open position for a full-time multimedia intern.The internship is a one-year paid editorial position in the college’s communications office.
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Social media are a means to an end, whether it be to connect with employers, find old friends or share pictures. But it can be a waste of time if misused.
Read More »In an effort to help students determine career goals, University Career Services held a workshop Thursday explaining the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. The test uses a questionnaire that pinpoints four psychological preferences to measure how people perceive the world and make decisions.
Read More »As May, graduation and summer loom closer, one thought is prevalent on students’ minds. Internships. But students aren’t the only ones thinking about internships. Local companies take advantage of the talent available at UNC by offering dozens of paid and unpaid jobs year round
Read More »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 badges – and hangovers. It sounds cynical, but the truth is worse. Securing an internship in D.C. requires stellar references, resumes, writing samples, interviews and more, all for a chance to work in the American capital.
Read More »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.
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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 said many students, though interested in teaching, opt against enrolling in the school. And that isn’t necessarily a bad idea, they said.
Read More »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 the year before. The final percentage change will be released in the upcoming weeks.
Read More »When recruiters were asked to rank their top universities based on quality of graduates by the Wall Street Journal, UNC tied for 25th.
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University Career Services will host a “How to Find an Internship” workshop on Sept. 20 to help students familiarize themselves with the process. Students will be given tips for navigating the Career Services website, which will help them find job opportunities. The workshop will focus on teaching students about the tools available to them through University Career Services, such as getting their resumes ready and contacting employers, said Tim Stiles, associate director of Career Services.
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