Career Bits

Compass Group's Thuy Tran shares insight and advice for any student preparing for an internship. Follow Thuy Tran on LinkedIn Learn more about opportunities at Compass Group

Transfer student and Charlotte native Jesus Barrera Mejia shares his experiences and offers advice for students balancing work and school. Follow Jesus Barrera Mejia on LinkedIn

Meet the team of Charlotte students who won the #ReinventTheWheel Hackathon sponsored by Torqata and ATD. Follow the team: Sakshi Gupta : sgupta46@uncc.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakshigupta89/ Akhilesh Pothuri : apothuri@uncc.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/akhilesh-pothuri/ Pruthvi Raj : pchitlur@uncc.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/pruthvi-raj-228816161/ Griffin Corriher : gcorrihe@uncc.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/griffincorriher/ Uma Chavali : uchavali@uncc.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/umachavali/

Alumni and local Business Owner Sheena Pickett stops by to share her experiences as an entrepreneur and master networker. Follow Sheena on LinkedIn AlphaMale Nail Care Services

Charlotte Alum Adrienne Threat shares the incredible story behind Hope Vibes, Inc., which develops creative exit strategies to end homelessness through direct relief, research, innovation, advocacy and systemic disruption. Follow Adrienne on LinkedIn Learn more about Hope Vibes Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

Interview with 2021 Alum Chris Wall who talks about his experiences as an undergrad and the benefits of rotational programs as a career launching point. Follow Chris on LinkedIn Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

Current Charlotte student Sophie Tanker stops by to talk about her unique summer internship experience and share advice with other internship seekers. Follow Sophie on LinkedIn

Jay offers some tactics for effective salary negotiations. Negotiations Page: https://career.charlotte.edu/students/salary-negotiation Sponsored by: Spectrum Enterprise Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Vanguard

Lee Ann Tourigny stops by the podcast to talk about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the Career Center's related activities. Follow the Career Center's NDEAM Events: https://hireaniner.charlotte.edu/events/ Connect with Lee Ann: ltourign@uncc.edu

Jay talked with Charlotte Engineering alum, Pedro Regalado, who shares his insight and advice for future engineers. Connect with Pedro on LinkedIn and pedroregalado12@gmail.com Engineering-Manufacturing-Energy Career Community Week Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

The Career Center's Lori Brasile stops by to talk about Technology-Data-Analytics Career Community Week. Technology-Data-Analytics Career Community Week Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

Tips and information for navigating the Fall 2022 Career Fair. Career Fair: https://careerfairs.charlotte.edu/details_student.php?fair=107 Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

Our Business-Financial Services-Logistics Career Community Week is September 12-16. Jessie Simonik from the Career Center stops by to talk about all the exciting events we have planned and how you can take part. BFSL CC Week: https://career.charlotte.edu/bfsl-community-week Treks: https://career.charlotte.edu/treks Connect with Jessie on LinkedIn or Email

2022 Alum Kat Breischaft talks about how to ask questions, effectively network, and build your competencies as you work towards your career goals. As an HR professional, Kat also offers advice on how to best market yourself to potential employers. Follow Kat on LinkedIn Career Center Upcoming Events https://hireaniner.charlotte.edu/events/ Episode sponsored by Novant Health, US Bank, and Sherwin Williams. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

Alum Kelly Little joins us to talk about how Charlotte shaped his college experience and life as well as offer tips to students on how they can connect with the Charlotte Family. Follow Kelly Little https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-little/ Urban Institute for Strengthening Families https://urbaninstituteforstrengtheningfamilies.com/ Career Center Upcoming Events https://hireaniner.charlotte.edu/events/ Episode sponsored by FlexCare Medical Staffing, Keller Technology Corporation, and Bank of America. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

Welcome back to a new semester! The Career Center is here to as your consultants and guides as you take BIG steps towards discovering and working towards your purposefully designed career path. Plaza Party - August 25 Career Events Main Career Center Website Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):High Hopes by Bosnow https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/high-hopes License code: VBHSUKYOOPE8IBNK

We are taking a break on the podcast this summer. Please enjoy our back catalog of episodes full of great material. We will resume new shows at the start of the Fall 2022 Semester. Have a restful and productive summer!

Alumna Tatiana Pisarski shares her career story and provides tips on networking for current students, new graduates, and other alums. Follow Tatiana on LinkedIn Slavic Business Association

Alumna Jasmine Williams shares insights into how important time management is from her time as a student to her career in accounting to her current pursuits in career development and education. Follow Jasmine Williams on LinkedIn

Nate Foster, a graduate student in Spanish, talks about how his passion for a different language and culture led him to choose his career path. Follow Nate on LinkedIn

Alumnus Zach Anderson shares his career story, insights into creating opportunities for yourself, running your own business, rand what folks should know about recruiting firms. Follow Zach on LinkedIn Zaddy Solutions

April Ryley, senior in Geology, shares her experiences as an adult student at Charlotte, lessons learned from life and the classroom, as well experiences as a woman working in science.

Dr. Brandon Wolfe, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, stops by the show to talk about his journey as a student, his work in developing inclusive space and conversations, as well as his vision for growth at Charlotte. Dr. Brandon L. Wolfe LinkedIn Instagram Email

Xuan Truong and Jessica Kim stop by the show to talk about the Disability @ Work Career Meet Ups week in the Career Center. Disability at Work Events Xuan's Email Jessica's Email Graduate Assistant Position

Tasha Bouey from FlexCare Medical Staffing stops by to talk about their current opportunities, their partnership with the Career Center, and to highlight events during the Healthcare|Science|Research Career Community Week. FlexCare Careers Tasha Bouey LinkedIn Healthcare-Science-Research Career Community Week

Amy and Bill Hillis discuss how they turned their passion for animal care into a thriving business - Social Pet - and offer advice for other entrepreneurs as well as discuss how part-time jobs can lead to full-time opportunities. *Note: This was recorded on-site at a Social Pet location and you will hear the many sounds of their workplace during the interview. Learn more about Social Pet

Kelsey Wolf-Wallace shares her story of how her interest in working as a counselor and advocate for veterans became her career as well as insights into her journey as both an undergraduate and graduate student at Charlotte. Connect with Kelsey Wolf-Wallace on LinkedIn Learn more about Hire Heroes USA

Senior Architecture major Abena Atiemo shares how her blended interest in community involvement and design led towards a career in architecture. Follow Abena on LinkedIn

Anderson Barron talks about the value of volunteering, networking, as well as shares his insight on the NC Court System from his role as an Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court, Criminal Division. My49erNetwork.com Connect with Anderson on LinkedIn

Our student spotlight this week is Xuan Truong, a graduate student in Social Work who shares her unique path to graduate school and her career path.

This week on Career Bits, we talk with Charlotte Senior, Loren Daniel, about her experiences as a student and career path. Follow Loren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-daniel/

STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) FAIR THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 202210:00AM - 2:00PM VIRTUAL THROUGH HIRE-A-NINER SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR (NON-TECHNICAL) FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 202210:00AM - 2:00PM VIRTUAL THROUGH HIRE-A-NINER More information: careerfairs.charlotte.edu

Come learn about all the ways you can engage with UNC Charlotte alums during our Alumni Takeover Week. Connect with Jessie Simonik on LinkedIn Email Jessie Simonik: jessie.simonik@uncc.edu Events: career.charlotte.edu

Madison is joined by special guest Xuan to bring advocacy towards employees with disabilities. NDEAM

Get to know the Career Center from the perspectives of Madison and a couple of our Niner students.

We discuss six follow up steps you should take after attending career fairs or other networking events. Video: https://youtu.be/R9qRS86Nrhs 1. Organize Your Contacts 2. Personalize Applications 3. Thank Yous 4. Update Resume/Cover Letter 5. Interview Prep 6. Keep Searching

Madison is joined along with special guest AJ Simmons to talk about why it is okay to change your major and the steps to take, along with talking about how to apply for minors. Video: https://youtu.be/3ExidxFeOmk

Want to make the most out of the Fall Career & Internship Fair on Sept. 17? This podcast is for you! careerfairs.uncc.edu/fcif Video: https://youtu.be/jYxk49fF5y8

On this podcast, Madison shares 5 tips/skills that first time students can use get more comfortable with and on the Charlotte Campus. Video: https://youtu.be/VAKauT2eV0E

Madison talks with Jay Skipworth of the Career Center to help you understand your Why as you launch into a new semester at Charlotte. Video: https://youtu.be/KRX-N9GW2E0 Follow the Career Center @CLTCareerCenter

Learn about the Niner Career Challenge as well as meet our new student podcast host, Madison. Niner Career Challenge Follow us @CLTCareerCenter on Social Media

Strategies for having a productive and recharging summer.

How you can use class and extracurricular projects for your career.

Three entrepreneurs share the ins and outs of starting your own business. Video: https://youtu.be/kzobT0hWAmE

Jay interviews Chelsea Glover, Alumna, Attorney and Voting Rights Advocate about her time at UNCC, her advice to current students, and her work to protect voting rights. Video: https://youtu.be/VsqBEqt_hkI

Jay talks with Matida Sanneh, UNCC student, Ahron Pittman, CEO of PSS, about using an explorer mindset in your career development.

Spotlighting the work of two Peer Guides in the Belk College of Business.

Patrick talks with Jim Novak about Cooperative Education, how it differs from an internship, and how students can take advantage of these opportunities. UNCC Co-Op Program: https://career.uncc.edu/experience/co-op Video: https://youtu.be/tYYWiDxKKnU

Patrick talks with Beth Lorenz and Brad Sekulich from Education Abroad at UNC Charlotte. Education Abroad: https://edabroad.uncc.edu Video: https://youtu.be/G2Oi418uI9o

Patrick talks with Dr. Tamara Johnson about Service Learning opportunities at UNC Charlotte. Video: https://youtu.be/XxzDV2oXN_w

Patrick talks with Dr. Erin Banks from the Office of Undergraduate Research about ways students can build experience through their opportunities. https://ours.uncc.edu Email: undergradresearch@uncc.edu Video: https://youtu.be/VhXjt2NEIps