Acclimating to College Life
Who is the founder of UNC Charlotte?
Bonnie E Cone:The Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina (CCUNC) was founded on September 23, 1946 as one of 14 evening colleges opened to serve veterans following World War II.
In 1949 NC moved to close all the state’s college centers
However, Bonnie E. Cone, the University’s founder, and her supporters were keenly aware of the region’s need for public higher education and valiantly fought to keep the institution open.
In a dramatic turn of events, Cone and her supporters succeeded and Charlotte College, which we now know as UNC Charlotte, was officially established that same year.
True or False: You can submit the same resume for each job you apply for.
False. You want to make sure every resume, and cover letter for that matter, is tailored specifically to the job you're applying for. More relevant experiences should be listed at the top of your resume. Additionally, keywords and responsibilities from the job description, should be included in the resume you post.
How many majors does the Belk College of Business have?)
9
What do the words in the abbreviation 'SMART' stand for in SMART goals?
S- Specific
M- Measurable
A: Achievable
R: Relevant
T: Time-Bound
Define 'resilience'.
The ability to bounce back from a setback.
Name 2 similarities and 2 differences between being a student in high school and college.
Overall, high school has more restrictions and structure when it comes to the schedule of your school day. College provides more flexibility with how you set your schedule of classes. Thus, it is up to the student to create their own routine and structure to best support their academic success since it is not made for you anymore.
Both high school and college have resources to help you academically, mentally, and physically. Use them!
Both high school and college have end goals that help propel you professionally and personally. Use these end goals as your motivation to help push you forward.
Class lessons will be more generalized in college due to large class sizes, so it will be important to participate in professor’s office hours, tutoring, etc. to receive additional academic support.
There are classes you might not want to take both in high school and college. Consider how you overcame those non interesting/challenging classes in high school and work similarly to that strategy in college.
Content in college will be more rigorous; thus, additional studying time will be required of you. Consider how and when you want to implement this study time.
The same way you made friends in high school(whether that was through clubs, jobs, classes) can be the same way you make friends in college.
There might be more times where you have to put yourself out there and network for social and professional purposes.
There are more opportunities to expand your social network and meet people of various backgrounds in college; work that to your advantage!
When it comes to joining student organizations and clubs, consider some that are based on your interests and strengths.
_____________ is the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
Networking.
Which major is about the development and management of supply chains for the efficient and effective flow of goods and services.
Operations and Supply Chain Management
If you ever have any questions regarding research, citing sources, or utilizing the library's resources as a whole, who should you specifically contact?(hint: not just your professor)
Angel Truesdale: the Social Sciences and Business Librarian at our Atkins Library
What does the inquiry process begin with?(aka, what's the first step of the inquiry process?)
Curiosity- a question.
At UNC Charlotte, there are 6 types of Academic Misconduct. Name 2.
Cheating, Fabrication, Falsification, Plagiarism, Misuse of Academic Materials, Multiple Submission
List 5 soft skills.
Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving Ability
Planning and Organization
Leadership
Time Management
Adaptability
Creative Thinking
Self Management
Productivity
Initiative
Conflict Resolution
There are various on campus resources that can help students decide which business major and career path they should go. Name 3 campus resources that can help you with this process.
Career Center
Professors
Queen City Career Guides
WICIDAMI website( What Can I Do With A Major In)
The Niblock Student Center: Peer Advisors or Academic Advisors/Academic & Career Coaches
Attending Professional Development events(from Niblock Student Center) such as Career Meet Ups, C-Suite Speaker Series, Lunch & Learns, etc.
A budget is an estimate of ________ and _______ for a set period of time.
income and expenditure(how much you spend).
Name 3 things you should consider when giving an effective presentation?
Don't read from the slides.
Speak from personal experience.
Provide visual aids that enhance, not disrupt, one's learning.
Make sure there's not too many words on a slide.
Make sure each slide, from one to the next, has good speaking transitions.
Make sure to introduce yourself and your objectives of the presentation.
Make sure the presentation has a proper conclusion
What are 3 traits/adjectives to describe a culturally aware individual?
Empathetic
Sensitive to others
Knowledgeable, specifically of other cultures
Alert: on your own perceptions and other behaviors.
Conscious
Cognizant
Observant
Define a cover letter AND the purpose of a cover letter.
A cover letter is a tailored marketing document designed to accompany your resume when applying for a position.
It tells the employer why you want the position and what makes you the best candidate.
It describes:
What you can do?
Why you are interested?
Why you are qualified?
What is something every student should do, although not required, to gain professional experience and to help them stand out amongst other students within their majors/their peers?
What is the ABC Method of Time Management?
the ABC method for time management is a simple yet effective way to improve your time and task management skills. In the ABC method, you break down daily tasks by prioritizing them based on importance and urgency.
Category A is reserved for the highest-priority tasks.
Category B contains less urgent matters that are still relatively high in priority.
Category C includes tasks that are less important or urgent.
Leadership
Accountability
Integrity
Respect for others
Honesty
Respect for laws
Responsibility
Transparency
Compassion
Fairness
Loyalty
Environmental concerns
List all the parts of a professional email, specifically to faculty & staff.
1. Subject.
2. Greeting/Opening
3. Body
4. Closing/Signature
Define an elevator pitch. Then take 2 minutes to craft a brief elevator pitch(make sure it includes the present, past, and future of what you're doing, what you've done, and what you want to do).
An elevator pitch is a brief synopsis of who you are and what you do (or are trying to do).
Step 1: Become aware of the need to make career decisions.
Step 2: Learn about and/or reevaluate self.
Step 3: Identify occupational alternatives.
Step 4: Obtain information about identified alternatives.
Step 5: Make tentative choices from among available occupations.
Step 6: Make educational choices.
Step 7: Get a job.
We held a virtual BCOB graduate panel. How many panelists did we have? Name one AND name a takeaway from the panel.
1. 4
2. Marie Boyd, Ethan Hefner, Bridget Summerlee, Mikenzie Green
3. Internships are incredibly important. Hard skills get you the job; soft skills help you keep the job. Launch personal and professional networks. There's no substitute for hard work. Don't hesitate to reach out for questions, especially to your professor. Take care of yourself. Don't sell yourself short; apply for the job. Make sure you have some type of a time management plan.
What words do the S, T, A, & R stand for in the STAR method?
What is a question that can be asked in an interview that can be answered using the STAR method?
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Tell me about the biggest challenge you faced at a previous job. How did you deal with it?
Give me an example of a time you encountered a conflict with a teammate. Were you able to resolve it?
Tell me about a time you accomplished something you’d never done before.
Describe a situation in which you dealt with an angry customer.
Give me an example of a time you set a goal at work. Did you achieve it?
Tell me about a time you made a mistake at a previous job. How did you resolve it?
Tell me about a time you had to adapt to a change in your workplace.