Career Bits

Compass Group's Thuy Tran shares insight and advice for any student preparing for an internship. 

Meet the team of Charlotte students who won the #ReinventTheWheel Hackathon sponsored by Torqata and ATD. 

Alumni and local Business Owner Sheena Pickett stops by to share her experiences as an entrepreneur and master networker. 

Interview with 2021 Alum Chris Wall who talks about his experiences as an undergrad and the benefits of rotational programs as a career launching point. 

Current Charlotte student Sophie Tanker stops by to talk about her unique summer internship experience and share advice with other internship seekers. 

Jay offers some tactics for effective salary negotiations.

Lee Ann Tourigny stops by the podcast to talk about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the Career Center's related activities. 

2022 Alum Kat Breischaft talks about how to ask questions, effectively network, and build your competencies as you work towards your career goals. As an HR professional, Kat also offers advice on how to best market yourself to potential employers. 

Alum Kelly Little joins us to talk about how Charlotte shaped his college experience and life as well as offer tips to students on how they can connect with the Charlotte Family. 

Welcome back to a new semester! The Career Center is here to as your consultants and guides as you take BIG steps towards discovering and working towards your purposefully designed career path. 

Dr. Brandon Wolfe, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, stops by the show to talk about his journey as a student, his work in developing inclusive space and conversations, as well as his vision for growth at Charlotte. 

Tasha Bouey from FlexCare Medical Staffing stops by to talk about their current opportunities, their partnership with the Career Center, and to highlight events during the Healthcare|Science|Research Career Community Week. 

Amy and Bill Hillis discuss how they turned their passion for animal care into a thriving business - Social Pet - and offer advice for other entrepreneurs as well as discuss how part-time jobs can lead to full-time opportunities.

*Note: This was recorded on-site at a Social Pet location and you will hear the many sounds of their workplace during the interview.

Senior Architecture major Abena Atiemo shares how her blended interest in community involvement and design led towards a career in architecture. 

Anderson Barron talks about the value of volunteering, networking, as well as shares his insight on the NC Court System from his role as an Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court, Criminal Division.

This week on Career Bits, we talk with Charlotte Senior, Loren Daniel, about her experiences as a student and career path. 

Come learn about all the ways you can engage with UNC Charlotte alums during our Alumni Takeover Week. 

Madison is joined by special guest Xuan to bring advocacy towards employees with disabilities.

We discuss six follow up steps you should take after attending career fairs or other networking events. 

Madison is joined along with special guest AJ Simmons to talk about why it is okay to change your major and the steps to take, along with talking about how to apply for minors.

Want to make the most out of the Fall Career & Internship Fair on Sept. 17? This podcast is for you!

On this podcast, Madison shares 5 tips/skills that first time students can use get more comfortable with and on the Charlotte Campus.

Madison talks with Jay Skipworth of the Career Center to help you understand your Why as you launch into a new semester at Charlotte.

Learn about the Niner Career Challenge as well as meet our new student podcast host, Madison. 

Three entrepreneurs share the ins and outs of starting your own business.