Thursday, September 11, 2014

Career Center Workshops- Fall Career Fair Prep

Finding an Internship at the Career & Internship Fair
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Oakland Hall Multipurpose Room (Room 0204)
The Fall Career & Internship Fair is quickly approaching and now is the time to start preparing. For two days (September 17 & 18), 200+ employers will pack into The XFINITY Center (formerly Comcast Center) to recruit UMD students for full-time jobs and INTERNSHIPS. This program will help you learn how to maximize your chances of landing an internship this spring or summer while participating in our career fairs. RSVP.

Internship Interviews: How to Stand Out from the Competition
Monday, September 22, 2014 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
When searching for internships, it is important to effectively articulate your experiences in an interview setting. This interactive session will help students learn about different types of interviews (in-person, phone, Skype, group, etc.) and how to effectively handle each one. We will also discuss the power in storytelling and provide an effective formula to help your story stay on track. This session is intended to be fun and provide students with an opportunity to practice! RSVP.

Mock Interview Clinic
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - University Career Center
Need help preparing for an interview? Would you like to gain valuable interviewing tips from employers BEFORE the interview? Need someone to practice your responses with? Come and meet with employers from a variety of sectors and practice your interviewing techniques with them in order to prepare for the real thing! HOW TO REGISTER!