Systems & Expectations
When are weekly reports due?
Mondays @ 9 AM for the previous week
What three NCS events can students network at?
Career Fairs, Networking Mixers, Workshops.
What are three things that students can use the Meditation Rooms for?
Pray, take a nap, have a quiet place to conduct an interview.
Under what tab on Handshake should you always direct students to find our resources and appointments?
Career Center
A student at the studio is in a time crunch to print off papers for their class, but they don't have any money on their Wolf Card. Where is the nearest WolfCard money machine?
First floor of PSAC
What four systems will you be regularly logging into?
Handshake, Outlook, Teams, Box.
How many LinkedIn connections should you aim to have by the end of college?
500+
Which document(s) will include References?
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Where can you find resources for responding to the CareerHelp email?
Nevada BOX
What does FDS stand for?
First Destination Survey
What do you do if an employer says that they are looking for interns/wanting to post a job?
Guide them through the NCS website (under Employer Info (before asking Peter))
What are the 4 key points of an elevator pitch?
-Introduce yourself
-Highlight your interests and skills
-Connect to the employer
-Pose a question
Name four different platforms used to search for jobs and internships.
Handshake, Workday, LinkedIn, Indeed. (Anything from the giant list of job boards)
After setting a job to In Progress on Handshake, how long does an employer have to update the posting before we set it to Decline?
2 weeks
When are Drop-ins and when are Appointments?
Drop-in hours are held Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
When should you submit availability and time-off requests by each month? What do you do if you don't?
By the 12th of each month & ask your fellow CMs to cover your shift and offer it in Teams.
What Handshake resource do you recommend to a student who has not heard back from an employer yet/does not know how to engage with an employer?
Answer: Professional Communication.
Ask for details: When did you apply? How long has it been? What is the application deadline?
Advise: Wait at least a week or so, then reach out to the employer. Take note that they may be waiting for the application window to end to consider all applicants. Keep in contact, but don't put all eggs in one basket too.
How can students know which employers are coming to the Career Fairs?
They get posted on Handshake
How is Handshake different than most job boards?
It's completely tailored to your academic interests
Who is Dr. Swan?
Code word used in the NCS All Staff Teams chat to notify the office of a Non-Emergency that requires discrete notification to the University Police Department.
What are the 3 E's of the NCS mission statement?
Answer: Explore, Engage, Empower
Statement: "We provide resources for students to explore career paths. We engage students, faculty, staff, and employers to connect, learn, and benefit from each other. We empower students to be prepared and advocate for themselves in their career search."
What four major platforms could you suggest a student use if they're interested in exploring different careers?
CareerExplorer by Sokanu, My Next Move, Occupational Outlook Handbook, & What Can I Do With This Major.
When does the Pack Internship Grant Program take place? What about Wolf Pack STEM?
Bonus 50 Points: How many hours for each?
PIGP: Only offered in the Spring
WPS: Offered year-round
During the school year: 120 hours
Summer: 360
What is the name of the Collections group for internships?
Hint: (1)
Nevada Career Studio Opportunities (1)
What makes the Nevada Career Studio different than most other campus departments post-grad?
One of the only campus resources that students can access after college.