Dual Career Couple Employment Assistance

Who qualifies for services of the Dual Career Couples Program?

You qualify if:

• You are the spouse/partner of a tenure-track faculty, senior academic and administrative officers, or professional (FLSA-exempt) staff recruited from outside the Charlotte-Metropolitan area.
• You are part of a recruitment effort.

 How does the program work?

• The DCCEAP Coordinator will conduct an initial consultation with you to determine eligibility and employment needs.
• You will be asked to complete a Dual Career Couples Employment Assistance survey and a Release of Contact Information form. The Coordinator will use the information provided on the survey to determine the type relocation assistance desired.
• After the survey is returned to the Program Coordinator a packet will be prepared, based on the spouse/partner's response.
• The Program Coordinator will refer spouses/partners to the University Career Center upon request.
• The DCCEAP coordinator networks with local contacts, including area employers and UNC Charlotte internal departments, to prepare a list of contacts that may be able to provide employment assistance to the spouse/partner.
• Continual efforts will be made until:
      a. you secure a position, or 
      b. you have received program services for one year.    

What services are provided?

• Professional Association Information (Networking)
  A telephone and address listing of local professional associations related to your career field.
• Networking Contacts in Your Profession
  Sharing your name and phone number with other individuals who are in your field.
  North Carolina Licensing/Credentials Requirements
  Information on North Carolina's licensing requirements for employment in your profession.
• Job Market Research
  Information on the current and future projection for your field.
• Résumé/Cover Letter Preparation
  Information and assistance in writing or reviewing your résumé and/or cover letter.
• Interviewing Skills
  Information on preparing for interview and participating in a videotaped "mock interview."
• On-Campus Office Space
  Access to an on-campus work area to research and contact potential employers.
• Negotiating a Job Offer
  Information and advice on how to negotiate a job offer.
• Identification of Career Goals
  Assistance in exploring and identifying your career options.
• Volunteer Opportunities
  Information on expanding your skills and contact through volunteer opportunities.

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