Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Career Center: News & Employer Opportunities for UMD Students

Job and Internships Resources for BSOS students:  http://go.umd.edu/UCCBSOS   

Internships & Workshops

Thursday, April 6, 2016 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Make your application stand out from the rest! Attend this workshop to learn how to match your skills to the program openings, tailor your resume for program qualifications and strengthen your application. You will have your questions answered and gain valuable tips to guide you through your Peace Corps application. Food provided!

Wednesday, April 06, 2016 • 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Are you a competitive prospect in the 2016 job market? Hear from employers and successful alumni how to be what employers WANT!!! Learn how best to write, describe and communicate your experiences as a student, an active member or leader, or interactions in a diverse and inclusive community. Most important to get that “EDGE”! Connect and network with person who can provide valuable information for internships or job opportunities.
Please RSVP

Friday, April 08, 2016 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing (University Career Center)
Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search?
To help you with your internship search, we will discuss specific resources, quick tips, and strategies to build your network.
Please RSVP

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
The Career Center is partnering with the Oral Communication Center to host a What Employers Want Workshop: Communication in the Workplace workshop.
The Workshop will address communication concepts within the job seeking, interview, and early employment process.
Please RSVP

Informational Sessions
Learn about new industries related to BSOS!

 April 06, 2016, 8:30 am - April 06, 2016, 3:30 pm
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to the Capitol Hill! This visit is open to all UMD students and would be a perfect choice for students interested in career paths and tips on landing a job on the Hill.
Attire: business casual with closed toe shoes.
Please RSVP

Wednesday, April 06, 2016 • 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise
Do you enjoy sports and want to be a part of helping others improve athletic performance and help heal and prevent injury? There are lots of different career opportunities within this fast-growing healthcare field. Hear from a panel of current professionals practicing sports medicine in some capacity.
Please RSVP

Friday, April 08, 2016 • 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing (University Career Center)
This career shuttle is for students who are interested in learning more about the wide range of careers available within a zoo (including but not limited to: public affairs, communications, development, animal care, exhibits and more). You will hear from UMD alumni who work at the Zoo and learn more about internship, career and volunteer opportunities with the organization.
Please RSVP

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 • 4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Do you want to have a positive impact on health of those around? Do you want to build a career focused on creating a healthier, safer environment for our country and around the globe? Come to this event to learn more about different career options - both entry level and long term- from alumni, professionals, and current student interns. Don't miss out on this networking opportunity!
Please RSVP

Thursday, April 14, 2016 • 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Interested in a career in sustainability, but you don’t know how to get started? Torn between law school, being an activist, or starting your own business? These questions, and others, are ones many passionate people constantly ask themselves, all trying to figure out the right path to take where our talents can be utilized to make the biggest impact on sustaining our communities and the planet. As sustainability becomes an even more important topic in businesses, nonprofits, and the government, it’s important to know how to strategically build up your experiences and skills to land your dream job.
Please RSVP

Friday, April 15, 2016 • 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Meet in First Floor Lobby of Hornbake Library, South Wing
Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to the Kennedy Krieger Institute!  The focus of this site visit will be on learning more about health careers at KKI, as well as touring the outpatient units and aquatic rehabilitation facilities. You will also hear from a panel of current professionals and have a changes to network. Lunch will be provided.
This shuttle is open to all majors, but will be especially interesting to students who have interests in working with children with disabilities, public health in action, and interdisciplinary clinical services. Business professional dress is encouraged.
Please RSVP

Employer Sessions
Learn about a new organization and make a new contact!

Wednesday, April 06, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Stamp Student Union - Grand Ballroom
Are you interested in a Health Profession? Do you want to be a Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, or Nurse? If you answered yes, plan to attend the 2016 Health Professions Recruitment Fair to meet representatives from Medical, Dental, Allied Health, & Post-Bacc programs.
The event is open and free to UMD students and all local university and college students.

Friday, April 08, 2016 • 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Come to a relaxed, informal opportunity to meet and greet with organizations interested in connecting with and hiring University of Maryland students interested in geological science careers. Each company will give a brief overview and then be seated at tables to have conversations with students over light refreshments for the remainder of event.
Please RSVP

Friday, April 08, 2016 • 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
If you’re the kind of person who can’t wait to make a difference, consider a career at Goldman Sachs. We believe that good ideas and innovations can come from anyone, at any level. We offer meaningful opportunities, best-in-class training and a wide variety of career paths for talented people from all academic backgrounds. Plus, with access to important clients and projects, you’ll have the chance to make an impact with global significance.
Please RSVP

Job Opportunities
Check out these jobs and more by signing into Careers4Terps or Clicking the Featured Jobs & Internships Link Below!

Department:  University Career Center & The President’s Promise
Starting Date:  Monday, August 22, 2016
As a Peer Career Educator you will gain transferable skills in peer leadership, customer service, project management and employer relations, that will help launch your career after college. You will work closely with a team to support counseling staff and to assist students, parents and employers who visit the Resource Room. Teamwork, strong interpersonal skills and the desire to help others are a must. You will be trained to provide career development services to your peers. Additionally, you will receive ongoing professional development that will assist you in your own career planning.
TO APPLY
Please visit www.careers.umd.edu and log in to your Careers4Terps account. To accesses the job posting, click on the “Jobs” tab and type “PCE” into the keyword search bar.  Locate “Peer Career Educator (PCE) – The University Career Center & The President’s Promise” from the search results and follow instructions to apply.  

Social Media Coordinator – Job ID 86085
Carahsoft Tecnology Corp.
Put your college marketing education to work with real-life execution in the fast-paced government and software industry. Carahsoft Technology Corp. has an immediate opening for a Social Media Coordinator. This is a great entry-level opportunity for recent college graduates to enter the professional arena of marketing with a social media focus.

Volunteer Intern – Job ID 121482
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) offers summer and year-round volunteer work experiences for college students. Volunteers gain valuable work experiences as they apply their knowledge, and offer new perspectives on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion at the NIH.

Intern  – Job ID 131757
National Center for Citizen Safety
The continued stand-up of this non-profit organization, NCCSAFE is now underway and we are promoting public awareness for citizen safety in the event of domestic terrorism, resources for reporting tips, and survivor and victim resources.