{"id":6676,"date":"2022-03-21T14:35:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-resources\/?page_id=6676"},"modified":"2022-09-02T08:14:44","modified_gmt":"2022-09-02T12:14:44","slug":"explore-epack","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/student-resources\/explore-epack\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore ePACK"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As you\u2019ll discover, ePACK is the single best resource for Wilson College of Textiles students to manage their career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact ncst-aside-container\"><div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncsu-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/\" class=\"ncst-fact with-cta has-red-400-text-color\" data-ua-cat=\"Fact Block\" data-ua-action=\"URL Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/ncsu-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg data-name=\"Layer 1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M0 512h468l24.57-78.85-28.7-143.36L512 146.43l-13.31-31.74-24.58 23.55 9.22-60.42L449.54 0 342 107.52l-57.35-6.14-80.89 98.3-101.36 78.85-1 1a24.14 24.14 0 00-7.17 16.39 21.3 21.3 0 0019.45 21.5l31.75 3.07-52.25 88.09z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Access ePACK<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\"><\/p><p class=\"fact__cta\"><span>Access <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>ePACK&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\"\/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Through it, students can search for job and internships, RSVP for workshops and career events, schedule career-counseling appointments, research employers and explore career paths. Wilson College of Textiles students have access to ePACK from their first day of classes until one year after graduation (alumni wishing to extend their access beyond a year can do so via the NC&#160;State Alumni Association).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ePACK Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Do I need to register with the Career Services Office or attend an orientation before I can use ePACK?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>No, there is no action required on your part to use ePACK. As an enrolled student, you can simply log in with your Unity ID and password to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>How do I update my profile and upload a resume?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Your profile and resume should be updated each semester to ensure all of your information is accurate. Please watch the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ti0sviqvsBo&amp;t=229s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Profile and Uploading Documents video<\/a>\u00a0to learn how.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-2\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>I\u2019m having difficulty finding many Textiles-related positions.<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-2\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-2\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>There are numerous ways you can search the database: by job title, employer, key word, major, location and industry, to name a few.\u00a0 The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=MsNvlIt5wXM&amp;t=8s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Searching for Jobs\/Internships video<\/a>\u00a0will outline how to best search for opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-3\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>When I search for jobs, I get back results that do not seem to match my search criteria.<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-3\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-3\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>ePACK has a built-in machine learning capability that gets more accurate as your usage of the system increases.&nbsp; It will recommend jobs in your feed based on previous, related searches.&nbsp; However, like any search engine, it will sometimes include results that miss the mark.&nbsp; While it\u2019s expected to have some erroneous results from time to time, this should not be the norm.&nbsp; If you continue to have issues after watching the job searching tutorial video (see question above), please contact the Wilson College of Textiles Career Services Office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-4\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-4\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>How do I schedule an appointment with a career counselor or RSVP for an event?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-4\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-4\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>So glad you asked! The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ewf8c1laIQQ&amp;t=63s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding Events and Making Appointments\u00a0video<\/a>\u00a0will walk you through it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-6\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-6\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Is there a way to research employers or find the email address for a specific recruiter?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-6\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-6\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Yes, you can research employers by various ways, such as industry, previous recruiting activity, location, etc.\u00a0You can also look up recruiter contact information.\u00a0Watch the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XmDtSTeA4k0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Researching Employers\/Contacts video<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-5\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-5\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>What happened to the Wilson College of Textiles Job\/Internship Bulletin Board?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-5\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-5\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>In January 2018, the Wilson College of Textiles joined the rest of NC&#160;State University in adopting the ePACK system.&nbsp;As a result, all of the jobs and internships that would\u2019ve previously been added to the bulletin board instead get posted to ePACK. Students now have instant access to Textiles-related jobs and internships whenever they want it, without having to leave home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-7\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-7\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\"><strong>Should I use ePACK instead of job board sites like Simply Hired or Indeed?<\/strong><\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-7\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-7\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Though students are encouraged to utilize every resource possible when searching for jobs\/internships, ePACK should undoubtedly be your first go-to.&nbsp;It will have more opportunities for Wilson College of Textiles students than any other online resource.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you\u2019ll discover, ePACK is the single best resource for Wilson College of Textiles students to manage their career development. 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