Bryan School Career Services
About Career Services
The Bryan Career Services Office, located in 231 Bryan, is a branch office of the main Career Services Center located in #1 EUC. The Bryan School encourages students to begin utilizing the resources and services provided by Career Services during their freshman year and to begin the process of career planning early in their college career.
To assist with career planning, we provide services that are designed to educate, counsel, and involve students in their career decision-making and development through providing guidance and career-related resources. In addition to preparing students for the work world, we also work with employers to provide excellent candidates for internships and part-time and full-time job opportunities.
The Career Services Center can assist in the following areas:
- Career Assessment
- Career Exploration
- Career Planning
- Resume Preparation
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Internship Information
- SpartanCareers
- On-Campus Recruiting
- Interviewing Skills
- Mock Interviews
- Graduate School
- Job Searching
Drop-In Hours:
Students can stop by during Drop-In Hours for quick-help with career-related questions. These meetings typically last between 10-15 minutes. No appointments are necessary.
Drop-In Hours:
- Bryan Branch Office: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm, Monday - Friday
- Main Office (#1 EUC): 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Appointments:
To meet with the Bryan School Career Counselor, appointments are requested. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 336-256-0223 or 336-334-5454, or by stopping by 231 or 232 Bryan.
Mock Interviews:
Students interested in scheduling appointments for mock interviews with career counselors should plan for a one hour appointment. The mock interview is the only thing that will take place during that appointment time. Students should submit a copy of their resume to the career counselor conducting the mock interview at least 24 hours prior to the mock interview.
Students needing to cancel or reschedule appointments should contact the Career Counselor they are scheduled to meet with by phone: 336-256-0223 or e-mail: ldnguyen@uncg.edu. Please remember that it is unprofessional to simply not show up for an appointment. Always remember to call and cancel, if necessary.
Critiques:
Students are asked to schedule an appointment to meet with a Career Counselor at least once prior to dropping off a resume/cover letter/graduate school essay to be critiqued. Students should allow 3-5 business days for documents to be critiqued. Therefore, if students need to meet a deadline for a class assignment or application, they need to plan accordingly.
Career Fairs:
Career fairs can be valuable experiences for all students, which is why all students are encouraged to attend, whether you are looking for a part-time job, an internship, or a full-time job.
A career fair can be an excellent place for a freshman to explore majors and career options. For a sophomore or a junior, a career fair can be an excellent place to begin identifying possible internship sites. For a senior, a career fair can be an excellent place to network and search for their first job after college. In all cases, career fairs provide excellent opportunities for students to practice their networking skills and gives them the opportunity to learn about various companies and career fields.
2006-2007 Career Fairs and Special Events
On-Campus Recruiting:
The On-Campus Recruiting Program is offered during the fall and spring semesters. This program gives recruiters the opportunity to come to campus to interview candidates for full-time job opportunities. On occasion, internship opportunities are available through the on-campus interview program. All interviews are conducted in the Career Services Center (CSC), #1 Elliott University Center.
A campus interview is usually a half-hour long and serves as a screening interview for a possible invitation to a second interview. To be eligible to participate in on-campus recruiting, UNCG graduating students and alumni (out 6 months or less) must have an ACTIVE account with SpartanCareers. Students should see a Career Counselor if they have questions about setting up a SpartanCareers account, activating their account, or on-campus recruiting.
Benefits of SpartanCareers:
SpartanCareers is UNCG’s Online Job Posting Service. Students can search for full-time jobs, part-time on-campus jobs, and internships using SpartanCareers.
Benefits of having an Active SpartanCareers Account:
- Internship announcements before the internship is posted on SpartanCareers, if the internship fits with profile information.
- E-mail announcements about upcoming Career Services events, such as Career Fairs, employer information sessions, etc.
- Eligibility to participate in on-campus interviewing opportunities and mock interviews with recruiters from area employers.
- Resume referrals to employers who post full-time jobs on SpartanCareers.
- ALL GRADUATING SENIORS and GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE SpartanCareers ACCOUNT!
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Part-Time Jobs:
Students seeking part-time employment should view the listings on SpartanCareers, as well as on the Part-Time Off-Campus Jobs web page.
Students can also meet with a Career Counselor or visit the Office of Student Employment (#1 EUC) to discuss part-time employment.
Why Participate?
The Bryan School encourages students to participate in one or more internship experiences during their college career. Students typically participate in an internship during the fall or spring semester of their junior or senior year, or during the summer between their junior and senior year. However, students today are taking part in internships even during their sophomore year. Participate in an internship:
- To give you the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the classroom to real world experiences.
- To gain the competitive edge. The job market continues to be competitive and internships can give you a real advantage when looking for your first job after college.
- To gain practical work experience. Internships provide the practical work experience employer’s are looking for in today’s graduates.
- To network with professionals in your field(s) of interest.
- To develop and enhance the skills, abilities, knowledge, and professionalism necessary for your chosen career path.
- To reinforce your career decision.
- To help you identify a career you may not want to pursue.
What to Think About:
Not all internships are the same. Things to begin thinking about to find the best internship for you:
- What is the purpose of this internship for me? What are my goals and objectives?
- Do I want to receive academic credit for my internship?
NOTE: To receive academic credit for an internship, students must enroll in a course offered through the Bryan School. Contact your advisor for more information. - Do I want a paid/unpaid internship?
- When do I want to do an internship – fall, spring, summer?
- Where do I want to do an internship – location (city/state), company? NOTE: There are internship opportunities throughout the U.S. and abroad. You may want to consider doing an internship outside of the Triad area.
- How many hours per week can I dedicate to an internship?
- What do I have to offer (skills, abilities, knowledge) to an employer in an internship experience?
Thinking About Ways to Enhance Your Resume?
Join a business school related organization and build up your resume by getting involved in a group, participating in volunteer activities and taking on leadership roles. Employers tend to be impressed by well-rounded students involved in clubs and organizations. You may even have opportunities to network with professionals in your related field of study during meetings and social events. For more information about the organizations and to become a member, please visit the following sites:
CEO-College Entrepreneur Organization: uncgceo.awardspace.com
Human Resources Management Association: www.uncg.edu/student.groups/hrma
Future Financial Professionals: http://web.uncg.edu/stn/student.groups/viewGroup.php?id=186
Rotaract Club: http://web.uncg.edu/stn/student.groups/viewGroup.php?id=92
Beta Alpha Psi: http://web.uncg.edu/stn/student.groups/viewGroup.php?id=15
Black Business Students Association: http://web.uncg.edu/stn/student.groups/viewGroup.php?id=19
Delta Sigma Pi: http://web.uncg.edu/stn/student.groups/viewGroup.php?id=38
Seeking an Internship:
- Begin planning for your internship during your sophomore year.
- Register with SpartanCareers to begin receiving internship announcements from the Career Services Center.
- Schedule an appointment with Leslie Nguyen, Bryan School Career Counselor, by calling 256-0223 or with Brett Woodard, Assistant Director for Internships, by calling 334-5454.
- Meet with a Career Counselor to discuss career exploration, company research, internship opportunities, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing skills, etc.
- Develop solid resumes and cover letters that best market you and what you can contribute to the company.
- Tailor your resume to fit the internship and company.
- Begin exploring internship opportunities. Review the internship announcements listed on SpartanCareers and e-leads .
- Talk to other students about their internship experiences.
- Identify companies that you would be interested in interning.
- Attend Career Fairs and Networking Events to find out about internship opportunities.
- Network to find out about potential internship opportunities. Not every internship is posted online.
- Meet with your Faculty Internship Coordinators regarding internship opportunities for academic credit.
- Contact your Academic Advisor if considering receiving academic credit for your internship
- Contact the professor teaching the internship course, if you are receiving academic credit. Prior approval is required by the instructor.
Department Faculty Contacts :
In addition to speaking with a Career Counselor about internships, some departments within the Bryan School have Faculty Contacts whom you may contact to discuss curriculum and majors.
Accounting
Ms. Melissa Hershberger , 336-334-4524, 366-B Bryan, graduate and undergraduate internships
- Includes Finance
Business Administration
Dr. Steven Lucas , 336-334-4524, 366-D Bryan- Includes Business Administration, International Business, and Marketing Majors
Economics
Dr. Stuart Allen, 336-334-3166, 462-D Bryan, graduate and undergraduate internshipsInformation Systems & Operations Management
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Dr. Hamid Nemati, 336-334-4989, 440 Bryan, MSITM internships
Dr. Prashant Palvia, 336-334-5739, 475 & 476 Bryan, Ph.D. internships
Dr. Kwasi Amoako-Gyampah, 336-334-5739, 479-B Bryan
MBA
Darlene Broadhurst , 336-256-0390, #1 Elliott University CenterFull-Time/Part-time/Internship Employment
- Enployment opportunities (full-time, part-time, and internships) can be listed free of charge for all students and alumni through SpartanCareers.
- Students have the ability to establish a job agent so that they can receive an email message when a job opportunity or internship matches their interest.
- If you do not yet have an internship opportunity developed, but would be interested in developing an internship program at your company or if you are interested in discussing other forms of experiential opportunities, please contact Darlene Broadhurst, Director of Internship Programs, email: debroadh@uncg.edu or phone: 336-256-0390 for additional information.
- For additional information on majors within the Bryan School of Business & Economics please contact Department Faculty Contacts.
On-Campus Recruiting
- UNCG’s Fall recruiting season begins the last week of September and extends through the first week of December. Spring recruiting is held from the last week in January through the end of April. UNCG’s On-Campus Recruiting Program focuses on full-time postgraduates positions.
- For additional information on the On-Campus Recruiting Program, visit the Career Services Center web site.
- To schedule an On-Campus Recruiting date, contact Peggy Cox, Recruiting Coordinator, at 336-334-5455, as early as possible to reserve desired interview dates.