Carol Sharick

Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Carol Sharick leads the SBS career team and oversees SBS career programming, advises SBS undergrads in all majors, runs the SBS Shadows program, and much more.

Meet with Carol for advanced resume and cover letter review, interview prep, networking, and career exploration, planning and strategy.

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Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a business analyst vs. data analyst? In some organizations, these roles are interchangeable. However, business analysts generally take a more comprehensive role, bridging the gap between data analysis and a business’s goals. On the other hand,

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What Is Professional Development (and Why Does It Matter)?

School may be over, but learning is a lifelong process, especially if you want to move up the career ladder. Professional development plays a huge role in helping you advance in your chosen career. But what is professional development, and …

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Resource of the Week: Forage – Virtual Job Simulations from real employers

You can build your employability, and experience what it’s like to work at a range of world-leading companies, all from the comfort of
home!

Get a free taste of industry experience by completing short, real world, company-backed online projects provided …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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What Are Critical Thinking Skills?

In the workplace, we’re constantly bombarded with new information to sort through and find solutions. Employers want to hire people who are good at analyzing these facts and coming to rational conclusions — otherwise known as critical thinking skills. Critical …

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Business/Finance/Tech sectors recruiting starts now for both summer ’24 and seniors graduating in May

Different industries recruit at different times of year!

If you are seeking a career in the business and/or tech sectors, start paying attention NOW, and getting your materials ready to apply for job and internship opportunities in the next few …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Time on your hands this summer? Try our Virtual Job Simulations and build valuable skills employers are seeking.

If you’ve got time this summer and are getting bored, check out our Forage Virtual Job Simulations. Real-world well known companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, lululemon, BCG, and RedBull, just to name a few, have created opportunities for …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Serving U.S. Veterans

Those engaged in military service dedicate their lives to serving their country, which can sometimes come at a great cost. In fact, due to their experiences, veterans are more vulnerable to experiencing homelessness, physical and mental health issues, and substance …

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Networking Effectively During an Internship

A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Private Equity vs. Investment Banking: What’s the Difference?

When companies want to raise funds, they often turn to investment banks and private equity firms to help them. The difference between private equity vs. investment banking is that private equity primarily focuses on private companies — the firm invests …

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Welcome, New Students!

Whether you are an incoming first year student or a new transfer student, your SBS advising team is excited to meet you and to welcome you to your new home away from home!

You are a member of an inspiring …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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