Major Events and Career Fairs

Meet Top Employers Face-To-Face to Discuss Full-time and Internship Opportunities. The 2013 Career Expo is a networking and recruiting event for all UNCG students and alumni of all standings, in all majors that provides an outstanding opportunity for recruiters to talk directly with interested UNCG students and alumni.

In addition to graduating students, underclassmen are encouraged to attend The Career Expo to explore different career paths, find out what is required to obtain jobs of interest, network, and assess what they can do now to better prepare themselves for a career upon graduation.

Dress professionally and bring your UNCG Student ID for faster registration!

Pre-registration is NOT required for students to attend this event. UNCG's Education Career Day 2013 is sponsored by the Career Services Center and the School of Education. Approximately 100 school systems from North Carolina and several other states will attend this event. They will be seeking Pre K-12 teachers for all subjects, as well as administrators, counselors, social workers, nurses, media specialists,
speech pathologists and dietitians.

The Career Fair Prep will show you how to use your time effectively, how to prepare for the fair and how to meet and talk with employers.

Make sure you know how to dress to impress.

Get your resume prepared for the Fall Career Day. Don't have a resume; you will have a tough time getting a job. This presentation will help walk you through the basics to get your resume prepared for recruitment season.

Walk in and get your resume quickly reviewed for career fair season. CSC Staff will be available for 15 minute appointments to help review your resume and answer questions about career fairs.

Learn strategies for successful interviewing.

Learn key strategies that will help you conduct a more effective job search.

Interested in an international career but not sure what that means or what options are available? This workshop is for you! We'll introduce you to international career options and provide you strategies and resources.

Are you interesting in learning more about careers in the Federal Government? Did you know they have jobs for just about every major at UNCG? Learn more through the Careers in Government Week in the Career Services Center.

Interested in a career in the mental health field? Not sure if you are but want to learn more about it? The Connecting with Careers in Mental Health event is for you! Learn about a variety of careers in the field and meet professionals who can tell you firsthand what their professions are really like.

Healthcare is one of today's most dynamic and growing fields, with a wide range of opportunities and challenges. Come hear from professionals in this field and explore a career in healthcare management. If you've heard about the rising need of workers in this industry but aren't interested in direct care, this event is for you!

Do you have a passion for exercise, nutrition, and physical fitness? Are you interested in finding a career path that allows you to help kids, teens and adults achieve physical fitness and a healthy way of living? If so, you should consider a career path within physical health. Come hear professionals talk about their experiences in a variety of fields surrounding physical health, including nutrition/dietetics, fitness instruction, physical education, and sports rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity to network with experts within the field, while obtaining GREAT insight about future employment, graduate education, and professional success within physical health. Are you fit?!?!? If not, find the best fit for you!

You might have heard about pharmaceutical giants such as Johnson & Johnson, Proctor & Gamble, Pfizer, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Or have seen companies such as Biogen, Genetech, and MedImmune. But what career paths exist in these sectors, what are employers looking for out of candidates, and how do you use your time at UNCG effectively to target these career paths?
Join The Career Services Center for a peek "behind the curtain" of these massive and growing industries.

Thinking about continuing your education in the health field? This presentation is geared to provide information on what it takes to target doctoral programs across the spectrum, from medical school to pharmacy school to other exciting careers in the health field. Dr. Rob Cannon, UNCG Professor has the experience and knowledge that will help you prepare efficiently.

Starting your first job can be a tricky transition. College life and professional life are two very different animals, and it can be tough to move smoothly between the two. If you're having trouble navigating this, we can help with that! Come to the Career Services Center on April 24 from 4pm to 5pm for a crash course on all things professional, including proper attire and etiquette for the workplace, planning and maintaining a budget, and building a professional network. Learning these skills could make the transition into the workplace a very smooth and easy experience.

Congratulations! You're on track to attend graduate school! Now what will you do when you get there? Graduate school can be completely different from undergrad, and it's important to know what to expect before your first day. Therefore, come to the Career Services Center on April 25 from 4pm to 5pm for tips on how to support yourself financially in graduate school, getting involved with your department, and managing your academic, professional, and personal lives. These skills can go a long way toward helping you make the most out of your graduate school experience.