Professional Development Advising
Found a job? Internship, Part-time Job, Full-Time Job, TA, etc…. report it here.
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Charlotte has many opportunities for students and alumni to explore potential careers and various industries. Unsure of where to begin, or want to talk with someone about your professional career options? Start here:
Professional Development Advisor
Ms. Linda Thurman, Director for Employer Relations and Student Professional Development and Career & Co-op Advisor, is available to all students and alumni in the Lee College of Engineering at Charlotte. With over 28 years of technical recruiting, employer relations, professional development, and career advising experience, Ms. Thurman is a valuable resource. She coordinates the Multi-disciplinary Professional Development courses (ENGR 3295 and ETGR 3295) as well as hosts various campus events that allow students to engage with alumni and employers. She was the first public board member to serve as Chair of the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Land Surveyors and is now an emeritus member. She was recently reappointed by Governor Cooper to the NC GICC (Geographic Information Coordinating Council). She is also a notary!
Ms. Thurman is available to meet one-on-one with students, employers and alumni to discuss a wide range of topics including:
- Choosing or Changing Majors? Plus two resources to get you started: (1) Exploration Handout and (2) ENGR vs ETCM Handout
- Internships for experience (undergrads & graduates)
- Co-Ops **all students interested in co-op are REQUIRED to attend meeting online or in-person with Ms. Thurman PRIOR to enrolling in the undergraduate co-op program or co-op work session/course. Co-op seminars can result in earned 1-3 credit hours, depending on your major.
Note: F1 visa students may not be eligible for co-op during the fall and spring semesters due to the immigration policies. Please work with ISSO for experiential learning options. - Professional Licensure (including the FE/PE process)
- For FE Cord Pick Up, for Graduating Students who passed the FE Exam, please contact Ms. Thurman for info.
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities (outside of the university)
- Study Abroad
- Interviewing Skills and What Employers are Seeking
- The Job Search Process
- Networking
- How to Get Involved as an Alumni
- Graduate School
- Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
- Found a job? Internship, Part-time Job, Full-Time Job, TA, etc…. report it here.
- And more!
Want to chat? Ms. Thurman is pretty casual with her office and meeting times, normally she is in the office
M-F 7:45 am – 4:15 pm.
You can schedule an appointment or feel free to stop by
our main office, Smith 228. Just email or call.
lthurman@charlotte.edu / phone (704) 687-5024.
Students, please include:
- Your Full Name & Major
- The best way to reach you (email or phone-include your #)
- What you want to chat about
Start Planning for your next Co-op Experience
Students interested in co-op, can schedule an appointment (online or in-person) with Ms. Thurman (a required step for NEW co-op students). Just email or call.
Congrats to all the students who are doing a Fall 2024 co-op!
Learn more about the steps and eligibility for co-ops.
Career Center
The Career Center is committed to providing comprehensive, innovative services and resources for diverse populations of students and alumni that prepare them for the competitive global market. The Career Center offers self-assessment tools, job shadowing, career treks, informational interviews, and many other options for students and alumni to explore their options and gain relevant technical work experience regardless of the stage of their college or professional career.