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Graduate students are invited to use all services provided by the UNCG Career Services Center (CSC). Services which may be of particular interest to graduate students include:

Career Counselors are available meet with graduate students to discuss career options, job search strategies, resume or curriculum vitae, internships, or other career-related issues. Call 336-334-5454 or come to #1 Elliott University Center to schedule an appointment.

Career Days are held to assist students with their post-graduation plans. A campus-wide Career Day held in the fall focuses on business, industry, and government. Nursing Career Day is held in November and Education Career Day takes place in January or February. Spring Career Fair hosts business, government, and non-profit employers for a just-in-time fair.

Ph.D./Masters Employment Career Fair UNCG has formed a consortium with Duke, Wake Forest, NCSU, and UNC-CH to provide an employment fair for Ph.D. and Master’s students seeking employment outside academia. The event is usually held in November at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill. Near that date a list of participating employers will be posted. Call UNCG CSC at 336-334-5454 for details.
  Profiles of this year's participants

Reference File Service If you are applying for a position in an academic setting, you will need to provide written letters of recommendation. Learn about procedures to set up a file with the Career Services Center.

Mock Interview Service is available to enable students to practice interviewing skills. Your mock interview can be videotaped (or not). Call 334-5454 to schedule an appointment.

On-Campus Recruiting is available during Fall and Spring Semesters for graduating students.

Job Listings are posted on SpartanCareers.

A curriculum vitae, or CV, is similar to a resume in that it is used to document professional experience and education. However, a curriculum vitae is more detailed and emphasizes academic achievements. It is most commonly used in academic settings, especially higher education, or for research positions, while a resume is more appropriate for employment outside academia. If you are applying for both types of positions, you may need to create both a CV and a resume.

Curriculum Vitae or a Resume. A cover letter should accompany a CV or resume mailed to a potential employer.

Career Counselors are available to assist and review your CV, resume, or cover letter. Call 334-5454 to schedule an appointment.

Additional hints and vitae samples are provided at “The CV Doctor Returns.”

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