NCSU CALS Career Services -Student - Events - Kick Start


Career Services hosts a weekly program entitled "Kick Start Your Career". The program covers important professional development topics and ends with a presentation of awards by Dr. Sam Pardue, Interim Associate Dean and Director of Academic Programs. Certificates are awarded to CALS students who attend at least 6 sessions at a BASF sponsored free meal. This program gives students a huge edge in a competitive job market and documented completion on your resume shows initiative and could be the difference in getting your next internship or entry level job.

SPRING 2013 KICK START SCHEDULE

SPRING 2013 Schedule
Each session will be held Monday at 4:30 pm or Thursday at 6:00 pm.  Locations for each date are below.

If you are a Freshman or Sophomore we suggest Monday sessions, and if you are a Junior or Senior we suggest Thursday sessions; however, all students are welcome when their schedules permit.

Click on each topic to access the related Career Services To-Go! module - everything you need to know in today's competitive job market. As you explore each module, you will learn new skills and gain confidence in achieving your career goals.

 

Outshine the Competition
  • 1/28 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
  • 1/31 at 6:00,
    Riddick 314
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You Will Learn:
-The top 5 things to do to stand out
-One critical step to take beyond a resume
-The top 10 skills employers seek
Finding Your Passion
  • 2/4 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
  • 2/7 at 6:00,
    Riddick 314
 Finding Your Passion

You Will Learn:
-The 2 questions to ask yourself to ensure you are following the right path.
-What percentage of American workers are engaged at work and how to ensure you are one of them.
-How identifying your passion can launch the career of your dreams.
 

Get Recommended

  • 2/11 at 4:30, SAS 1216
  • 2/14 at 6:00, Riddick 314

 

 

You Will Learn:
-8 ways to overcome fear
-The 2 most important reference letter authors you will need in the future
-The 3 key documents to give your letter writer when you ask for a letter

Resumania

  • 2/18 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
  • 2/21 at 6:00
    Riddick 314

 

 

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You Will Learn:
-The 4 most common resume mistakes and how to avoid them
-The most important category on your resume
-The top 2 sites for a soon-to-be graduate to post a resume

How To Distinguish Yourself in an Interview

  • 2/25 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
  • 2/28 at 6:00,
    Riddick 314

 

 


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You Will Learn:
-The 4 most common kinds of interview questions
-5 keys to acing the interview
-2 things to do after the interview to give you an edge

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Thank You & Cover Letters

  • 3/11 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
  • 3/14at 6:00,
    Riddick 314

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You Will Learn:
-What are the 3 things employers most want to see in a cover letter?
-How do I make my cover letter stand out?
-How many employers actually read a cover letter?
-How much more likely are you to get the job if you give a thank you letter?
-Thank You letter Tips
 

 

Networking Your Way to an Internship

  • 3/18 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
  • 3/21 at 6:00,
    Riddick 314

 

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You Will Learn:
-How top students differentiate them
selves in an internship
-The top 10 qualities sought by
employers looking for interns
-7 ways to make an informational interview effective
-3 reasons someone will want to help you find a job

LinkedIn

  • 4/1 at 4:30, SAS 1216
  • 4/4 at 6:00, Riddick 314


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 You Will Learn:
-What is LinkedIn
-3 Ways LinkedIn can help you nab a job/internship
need in the future
-How to get your profile up to par

Personal Branding

  • 4/8 at 4:30,
    SAS 1216
    4/11 at 6:00, Riddick 314

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You Will Learn:
-How creating a positive personal brand can improve your image
-The 3 web sites that are the best places to start branding your image
-The most important thing to do each week to keep your brand fresh and professional

 

 

 

 

Professional Development Certificate Presentation
Only CALS students are eligible to receive certificates.
4/15, SAS 1216 or 4/18, Riddick 314



 

 


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