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Peer Career Coaches

The Peer Career Coaches (PCCs) are trained undergraduate Poole College of Management students who provide resume and cover letter critiques, answer ePACK questions, provide interview prep, and connect you to resources offered by the Career Center.  Peer Career Coaches receive extensive training to provide you with information that will help you progress on your current career path.  Learn more about the PCC role by checking out the job description below or submit a rolling application to become a coach!

Peer Career Coaches Job Description

As a Poole College of Management Peer Career Coach (PCC), you are responsible for assisting other Poole students with various aspects of professional development. You will provide resume and cover letter critiques, answer ePACK questions, provide interview prep and strategies, and connect them to resources offered by the Career Center. Don’t worry: you will be trained and supported in doing all of these things! In addition, you may be asked to serve as a teaching assistant in a discussion lab section for M120: Professional Development and Career Planning or during coaching drop-in hours for M120. Previous enrollment and completion of M120 is preferred.

Job Duties:

  • Willingness to commit to work 2-3 hours/week for drop-in coaching hours
  • Attend bi-weekly or monthly PCC meetings
  • Volunteer at PCOM events such as the Career Fair, Diversity Student Mixer, Etiquette Dinner, Student Orientations, and Poole Party
  • Attend the PCC Retreat and Orientation
  • Attend additional trainings as needed
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5

Benefits:

  • Priority given in networking with employers
  • First-hand access to career coaching
  • Experience mentoring peers
  • Training on industry best practices in hiring and resume writing
  • HonorCord at graduation
  • Priority access to registration periods

Meet with a PCC:

Looking for some quick career advice? Our Peer Career Coaches are available for drop-ins Monday through Thursday:

  • In Person: Nelson 2150, 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
  • Virtual: Appointments in Navigate, 6:00 — 8:00 PM

All other career coaching appointments can be scheduled through the Navigate app. All times listed are EST.

If you have any questions or issues, please call the Poole College Career Center at 919-515-7174 or email us at poole_careers@ncsu.edu.

*Note: Drop-in hours will not be held on NC State University holidays and breaks