Professional Development
What does UCS at UNC stand for?
University Career Services
What is the UNC mascot?
Rameses
What is a common tradition that students partake in on FDOC in the hopes of earning a 4.0 GPA?
Drinking from the Old Well
Which online platform is widely used for professional networking and career development?
What is the term for a short, persuasive speech used to introduce yourself and highlight your skills in a professional setting?
Elevator pitch
What is the name for on-campus events where employers set up informational tables and speak with students?
Career Fair
What is the name of the student newspaper at UNC?
The Daily Tar Heel
Name three different libraries at UNC.
Davis, Wilson, UL, etc.
What is the name for the online job board that UCS provides access to for UNC Students?
Handshake
How long is a typical elevator pitch?
15-30 seconds
What's the most common form of professional development?
Attending workshops and seminars
When was UNC founded?
1789
What online platform lists registered student organizations and events happening on campus?
HeelLife
When networking should you listen more than you talk or talk more than you listen?
Listen more than talk
What is the most common setting for giving an elevator pitch?
A casual networking event or chance meeting
What does the acronym "SMART" stand for in goal setting?
Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound
Which President of the United States was a UNC graduate?
James Polk
What does the IDEAS in action curriculum stand for?
Identify, Discover, Evaluate, Act
What should you do after meeting someone at a networking event?
Follow up with a personalized message or email
Where does the term "elevator pitch" come from?
From the idea of having to impress a senior executive during a brief ride in an elevator
What is the difference between soft and hard skills?
Open ended
What was the original name of the building housing Chase Dining Hall?
Ram’s Head
What happens to the bell tower after a football victory?
The tower is illuminated in blue
When asking for favors in networking you should always ______________
Offer something in return
Who is credited with creating the concept of the "elevator pitch"?
Guy Kawasaki