Office of Career Services

March 2024 Newsletter


FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY FOR GRADUATING SENIORS

First Destination survey text and QR codeGraduation is quickly approaching! The Office of Career Services is excited to hear about your plans after graduation. These plans can include full-time employment, continuing education through graduate programs, entering the military, volunteering or taking time off.

The survey is located on Handshake and must be completed by seniors who are graduating in May 2024. Graduates who complete the survey will receive a free alumni T-Shirt at tabling events hosted by OCS.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to complete your survey:  https://app.joinhandshake.com/first_destination_responses/new/ghCo90l3zzK4qU_LR8ldPbA2h69zNuI7VUYI6rFKJBoVTvqWXHwV7g.

 

HAVE YOU COMPLETED AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE?

Experiential learning flyer with text and QR code
If you have accepted or participated in a clinical competition, clinical, co-op experience, entrepreneurship/incubators, field experience, full-time job, internship, part-time job, practicum, research project(s), service learning or volunteering, on-campus student employment or a study abroad experience, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential to us.

Scan the QR code to let us know about your experience or click here: https://ncat.joinhandshake.com.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

Two women at a table during a job interviewAre you having issues with securing a job offer? Perhaps it could be your interview style.

Students can use InterviewPrep, an outline platform that allows students to practice their interviewing skills at any time. Students are able to select interview questions related to their major or general interest and record responses. New users will need to set up a new account on Interview Prep.

To register and practice your interview technique, click here: https://ncat.interviewprep.app/

If you would like further assistance with interviewing, schedule an appointment with a Career Coach here: https://ncat.joinhandshake.com/stu/appointments.

MANAGING JOB OFFERS

Two men standing and shaking hands over a tableJob Offer Acceptance Guidelines

Now is the season when some students receive job offers for internships, co-ops or full-time opportunities. In some cases, students receive multiple offers, which can present a challenging decision.

If weighing multiple offers, students should always request additional time to make a decision, if needed. It is recommended that students contact their “first choice” employer about their candidacy, indicate they have other offers to consider and inquire about the employer’s timeframe. Students should make the best decision for their career and personal needs without undue pressure or stress.

Kindly notify all pending employers as soon as possible once a decision has been made to enable employers to reach out to other candidates. Students should withdraw from the interview process once they have accepted a job offer with an employer.

Do Not Rescind Job Acceptance

It is NOT appropriate to accept an offer and then continue with job searching. Once you have accepted a job offer, you should withdraw from all interviews and inform other employers for which you remain a candidate that you no longer wish to be considered for the position.

Professional circles are small and memories are long. It is unprofessional and unethical to accept a job offer with the intent of rescinding your acceptance.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

Women's History Month graphic with women's silhouettes overlaid on the leftWomen across the world and their long lasting impacts in history are celebrated in March, which is observed as Women’s History Month. OCS celebrates and honors women who have made history here at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Among them are:

  • Zoe Barbee, an English and humanities professor at North Carolina A&T. She was active in local community organizations and became the first African American and first woman to be elected a commissioner of Guilford County, winning her race in 1974.
  • Alma Morrow was a librarian for A&T from 1935 to 1957, assisting a generation of Aggies in finding the resources they needed for classwork necessary to complete their degrees. Morrow Hall and Alma Morrow Drive are named for her.
  • Frances Grimes was the first woman to earn a bachelor’s degree from A&T, receiving her degree in 1901. She taught at schools in Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO PRESIDENTIAL SPONSORS!

Presidential sponsors logosThe Office of Career Services at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University offers presidential sponsors many opportunities to make student connections as well as increase campus visibility and engagement to build their brand.

Presidential sponsors get top priority participation in various engagement opportunities on campus and virtually, such as networking nights, résumé drives, on-campus interviews, career fairs and more.

Presidential sponsors include Altria, Bank of America, Carrier, Chick-fil-A, Chobani, Corning, Ingredion, John Deere, Nike, Norfolk Southern, Rocket Companies, SSCI, T.E. Connectivity, Watts Water, and Wells Fargo.

To learn more about sponsorship packages, contact OCS at (336) 334-7755 or ocs@ncat.edu