Career Chats and Workshops
Breaking Barriers Series
Breaking Barriers: Alumni Chat
Our UNG alumni, Sonia Alcantar and Patty Bautista (Class of 2016), share their college and career experiences as well as give some fantastic advice for current UNG students.
Breaking Barriers in the Legal Field
This is a great opportunity to hear from three fantastic speakers about their career journey in the legal field. Our speakers include Byung J. “BJay” Pak (U.S. District Attorney), Joy Lampley-Fortson (Assistant Chief Immigration Judge), and Jennifer McCall (Family Law Attorney).
Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership
In our latest Breaking Barriers Career Chat, we spoke with Gretchen Corbin (President and CEO of the Georgia Lottery Corporation), Audrey King (Vice President of Georgia Power, South Region), and Dr. Chaudron Gille (UNG Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs). In this fun session, these accomplished women discuss their careers, what they have learned, and the advice they have for students just starting their career.
Breaking Barriers: How to Come Out at Work: An LGBTQ+ Panel Discussion
On National Coming out Day, we have three amazing panelists who discuss the journey many face when trying to decide whether to come out at work, how to find inclusive employers, and how to be an ally for the LGB TQ+ community. Our panelists included Dr. Oliver Le Blond (UNG Professor), Grey Nebel (UNG Student), and Michelle Zignago (Senior Art Director for Nestle Purina Petcare).
Workshops
Using Social Media in Your Job Search
Should you use LinkedIn? What about using Facebook as part of your career strategy? Join our Career Specialist, Lori Cleymans, to find out how to best use social media in your job search.
Writing a Winning Resume
The purpose of the resume is to get the employer’s attention. So, how do you showcase your accomplishments to get the interview? Our Career Specialists, Lisa Geddings and Lori Cleymans, walk you through the steps to creating a winning resume.
Ace the Interview
How do you answer tough interview questions? How can you prepare for an interview? Join Career Specialists, Lori Cleymans and Lisa Geddings, for the Ace the Interview Workshop session where you can learn how to best represent yourself during an interview to get the job!
Workplace Harassment and Discrimination: What It Is, What to Do about It
Join us as three human resource experts cover what to do if we experience harassment and/or discrimination in the workplace. We are joined by Nicole Shriver (Human Resources, IMS Gear), MariaElena Ayala (Human Resources Director, Construction Resources USA), and Dr. David Marling (Human Resources Compliance Officer, University of North Georgia).
UNG Alumni Career Chat: Lessons Learned
Meet four amazing UNG alumni who discuss their experiences after graduation and what they have learned in their career journeys. We are joined by Justin DiBella, Lauren Hunter, Joel Contreras, and Sara Underwood.
Salary Negotiation: Featuring UNG Alum, Kondwani Kapembwa
Join us with our UNG alum, Kondwani Kapembwa, to discuss how to negotiate your salary and benefits. Find out how to skillfully navigate your employment offer and how to research the best salary range.
Graduation Boot Camp Series
Graduation Boot Camp Series: Navigating Life after College
How do you succeed in the job after graduation? How can you stay out of debt and navigate your finances? Career Services and the Student Money Management Center team up to give you all the tips and resources to succeed after graduation.
Graduation Boot Camp Series: Moving On/Moving Out: Relocating for a Job
In this second session, we will discuss the pros and cons of moving for a job, what to consider, and how it will impact you financially.
Graduation Boot Camp Series: Salary Negotiation and your 401K
In our final session, we will discuss how to maximize your 401K, your financial considerations during your career, and how to negotiate the best salary and benefits.