Good Afternoon,
Welcome to the fall semester. Most of you have started classes in the last few weeks and many more of you will start in little over a week, and then we'll be full swing into the fall semester! I'm excited about what we have planned for this fall for all students and know that there will be something for everyone!
New semesters are always a time of new beginnings. One analogy I always think of with new beginnings is on a race course or sailing in general (I've made a joke about how I can relate everything to sailing, and now I'm going to keep trying... sorry!). Each new race or even new puff of wind allows you to start new, you may have been way behind in the last race but in the next race can come right back. Or you may have been the last to get a puff of wind and got behind or got forced into a different direction (wind isn't always in a consistent direction!) then what you wanted, but a new puff of wind, like a new semester offers new opportunities, new directions, and a reset. The new semester is a great time to think about your career goals, did you think you wanted to do something, then didn't like a class or had an internship that wasn't what you thought it would be, let's talk! A new semester can also be a continuation of something good, like in sailing if you had a good puff, you might get another one to help you get to where you want even more! The new semester can be that too!
I'm excited to help you think through your professional goals, assess your interests, and get to your next step!
In this Career Digest, I will share a few professional development opportunities, which will include conferences and workshops, upcoming events, and a few resources.
I am always available to discuss your career goals, help with your Professional Development Plan, and/or review your resume/cover letter, help with your job search, and/or help as you negotiate a job offer. Wherever you are in the program or in your professional journey, I'd love to connect and help you develop your plan for next steps!
Lastly, don't forget to connect to the Microsoft Teams Career Services and Professional Development Team - access teams through Heelmail. We encourage you all to engage in the conversation in the teams group, ask questions, answer questions, share resources, etc. In addition to the team group, I am available for individual chat through MS teams - chat me anytime. This is also a great way to practice your professional communication through chat as many employers utilize teams (or something similar) to stay in touch with employees (even if they're down the hall!).
Allison
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Professional Development Opportunities |
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Apply to NC Boards and Commissions
Serve NC, Share Expertise, and Help Shape Quality of Life in NC
Serving on a board or commission is an opportunity to be involved with public service, share expertise, and help make decisions that can shape quality of life across the state.
The NC Boards and Commissions office facilitates appointments to state boards and commissions. Each year, over 600 appointees complete their service, providing opportunities for North Carolinians statewide to apply to serve.
Current openings include the Arts Council, Council for Women, Early Childhood Advisory Council, Fire and Rescue Commission, Hispanic/Latino Affairs Advisory Council, Human Resources Commission, Internship Council, Tobacco Trust Fund, and more.
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State of NC Virtual Career Expo
Tuesday, September 28th join representatives from NC State Government to learn about current job openings and consider working for NC.
More details forthcoming, check teams for more information!
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The 2021 series of 90-minute webinars will focus on these topic areas: ethics, management skill-building, leadership, community outreach, workplace development, career-building and provide practical tools for effective coaching, mentoring, and problem solving.
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Here is a link to the Careers in NonProfit Management webinar that was hosted on August 17th featuring students Claire Kern, Kimberly Monroe, Bob Herleth, and Adam Myers.
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Join ELGL - Free
- As an SOG faculty, staff, or student, you can join our ELGL membership at no cost!
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ELGL Memberships - Add A New Member - email at the top of form should be foster@sog.unc.edu
- If you've joined in the past your membership should renew
ELGL Benefits:
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ASPA’s goal, particularly with our student members, is to help you find the resources you need to connect with others, provide you with a clear picture of the public administration profession and help you learn how to start on their career path. ASPA’s resources—especially for students—are an invaluable starting point, potentially for the rest of your careers.
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You have the opportunity to submit your resume to a compiled resume book (and we are asked periodically for copies of a students’ resume (meet the dean events, scholarship reports).
Use this link to submit the most up to date version of your resume, using the template above. You may submit new resumes at any time.
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Have you ever thought, I should update my resume, or wow, that project would be great to include on my resume. The intranet has great resources on writing all forms of professional correspondence. |
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Find PWE Opportunities through this dashboard, check back often as new experiences are always being added!
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Current job opportunities from around the country!
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Connect with classmates, colleagues across formats, and stay connected on Career and Professional Development news and opportunities
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The MPA Intranet has many resources for your entire time in the program. The Career Pages on the intranet have undergone a major update and are now up-to-date. These pages serve as a great resource for where to start when thinking about your career development, how to write a resume, interview prep, how to network, etc.
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Professional Development Plan
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Email Allison (binkley@sog.unc.edu) to meet to discuss your Professional Development Plan.
- While the job market has begun to really hit its stride, and you most likely have your pick of organization, it is still important to make sure you have positioned yourself best for positions. I'm here to help you do that!
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