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College of Natural Resources

Career Advising and Professional Engagement  

Discover your path, build your skills and launch a career that makes an impact.

The Career Advising and Professional Engagement Center helps students explore and achieve their professional goals. Our team of experienced advisors provides personalized guidance and resources tailored to every stage of your career journey.

Whether you’re exploring career options, building your resume, practicing interview skills or seeking internships and job opportunities, we’re here to support you. We offer one-on-one coaching, networking events, employer connections and more to help you prepare for a successful future.

As you move forward in your internship or job search, we provide strategies to help you stand out and offer opportunities to connect with employers and professional networks. Our goal is to ensure you’re not just prepared, but confident and well-connected for the next step in your career.

Guiding Your Path to Professional Success

The Career Advising and Professional Engagement Center helps students define their career goals, explore opportunities and develop professional skills through the following services:

  • Career exploration and advising
  • Internship and job search strategies
  • Employer connections and networking
  • Resume building and professional branding

Career Quick Facts

  • Ninety-four percent of our students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
  • More than 300 employers recruit our students each year.
  • Our students complete more than 1,000 internships and hands-on experiences annually.
  • Many of our students earn starting salaries around $60,000.

Schedule a Career Advising Meeting

Start your career development journey by scheduling a meeting with our advising team using Navigate Student.

Instructions

Additional Resources

  • Check out the user guide for step-by-step instructions on scheduling appointments with Navigate Student.
  • Review the overview for students prepared by the Division of Academic and Student Affairs.

Meet Your Career Support Team

Our team is ready to help you navigate your career path with confidence. Get in touch with our team.

Deanna Knighton
Director
919-515-1338
deanna.knighton@ncsu.edu
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Visit Us

Our office is located in the Academic Affairs Office, Biltmore Hall, Suite 2018.

Career Resources 

Career Resource Library

Our Career Resource Library offers up-to-date information on jobs, internships and events.

Internship and Job Discovery

ePACK is NC State’s official platform for internships and jobs. Students can search and apply for opportunities, register for events and connect with potential employers.

Stay Connected

The College of Natural Resources LinkedIn group and page can keep you informed about news, events and networking opportunities.

Explore Career Resources by Department

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Forestry and Environmental Resources

Discover diverse career paths and cultivate your future in the sustainable world of forestry and environmental resources.

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Forest Biomaterials

Unveil the potential of forest biomaterials and pave the way for innovative careers at the intersection of science, sustainability and industry.

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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Embark on a journey where every path leads to adventure and explore careers that blend recreation, sport and event management.

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