Counselors offer lifetime aid

After graduation, the path toward a career can be uncertain and intimidating. Graduating seniors have spent many hours with advisers in preparation for receiving a diploma.

Even after the amount of time spent on attempting to perfect a resume, students may still need assistance with the problems of getting a job.

In addition to speaking to their advisers, students can go to the Registrar’s Office, located in Carter Hall room 3002. According to the Registrar’s Office Web site, students must have earned a minimum of 120 credit hours and have at least 40 credit hours in courses designated as liberal arts core to graduate.

Brian O’Bruba, the director of Career Services, said it is never too late for graduating seniors on embark on job searches.

“Career Services Office is extended to UNC Alumni for life,” O’Bruba said. “It is important to have a resume that is designed and tailored to market yourself and what would fit the needs of the organization you’re applying to.”

O’Bruba also said students should put time into network development. During the semester, Obruba said students should participate in activities beneficial to helping their possibilities of getting a job. These activities include attending resume-building workshops, volunteering on campus or in the community and competing for student leadership positions for a student organization.

“Cumulatively, make sure these things help benefit you in your career path,” O’Bruba said.

Jennifer Koski, a senior criminal justice major, said she is excited to be graduating soon but is also sad that college is over.

“I’m a little apprehensive about going into the working world,” Koski said. “It’s just scary that I am no longer a college student. And now, I have to go and get a job and join the real world. I have prepared my resume, and I’m going to start looking for jobs all on the East Coast.”

Koski also said she does not feel nervous to be leaving UNC, she is proud to complete it.