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Student Resources

Student Resources

Whether you're looking for a full-time job or an internship, we have resources that can help you search for openings and make a good first impression on a prospective employer.

The videos below offer quick tips for resume writing and interviewing. Also see links to resources that can help you as you search for job openings. Find your job!

Handshake Sign up for appointments with Career Center staff members, see available internships and jobs, explore upcoming fairs and events, and much much more! Handshake Site
PathwayU Discover your path by taking assessments that will help you think about what is important to you. Explore different career pathways. Prepare for future jobs by learning your strengths and the type of environment you need to succeed. Chart Your Career Path
Career Planning Guide - Student Toolbox Use this toolbox for downloadable sample Resumes, Cover Letters, the Career Planning Guide, and other Career Search Information Find the Toolbox Here
Big Interview Practice your interviewing skills in Big Interview, a free, 24/7 interactive online system. Select a question set and review your recorded interview or get feedback from others. Practice Your Interview Skills
CandidCareer Explore hundreds of brief videos featuring interviews with working professionals. Search by industry, career title, college major or keyword. Check out the Career Profiles and Get Hired sections. Get Started
CareerShift Search, select and store job listings from all job boards and all company job postings. Get up-to-date contact information, including e-mail addresses, for millions of companies. Access in-depth information about contacts and companies posting jobs. Get Started
GoinGlobal The leading provider of both country-specific and U.S. city-specific career and employment information. The database features 89 Country Career Guides and U.S. City Career Guides, corporate profiles and more than 600,000 internship and job listings. Go Global
CareerLeader CareerLeader is a personality assessment tool. If you're interested in the assessment, contact the Career Center front desk to arrange payment and review. Email the Career Center
16 Personalities This free program allows you to get a personalized description of who you are and why you may do things the way you do. Your personality preferences may influence your academic and career planning, friendships, etc. Complete the Free Assessment

Write A Resume Heading

Your resume is the first impression prospective employers have of you. The resume heading tells them who you are and how to get in touch with you. Here are some tips for heading your resume.

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3 Tips to Show off Strengths on a Resume

Make sure your prospective employer knows your strengths. Here are some tips for emphasizing your tangible and characteristic strengths on your resume.

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3 Tips for In-Person Interviews

Here are some tips for making your best impression in an in-person interview. Hint: Employers are looking for energetic, upbeat candidates.

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UNCW Career Center Interview Tips

Here are some quick interview tips to help you make a good impression and tout your strengths during an interview.

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3 Quick Tips for a Zoom Interview

In part due to the pandemic, many employers have embraced Zoom to conduct remote interviews with prospective employees. Here are some tips to get started.

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3 Tips to Boost Zoom Interviews

Now that you've learned how to get started, here are some tips to help you make your best impression in a Zoom interview.

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Contact Information

Career Center

Phone: (910) 962-3174
Fax: (910) 962-4257

careercenter@uncw.edu

601 S. College Rd.
Fisher University Union 2035
Wilmington, NC 28403-5924

Fall & Spring Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Express Hours: Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday - Friday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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