Thursday, December 1, 2016

Upcoming Events at the Career Center

The UCC @ BSOS will be open and taking appointments during winter break! So please continue to take advantage of their services during break!

Career and Internship Events
Teach for America Info Booth
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 – 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
Location: STAMP Student Union, Food Court
Teach For America's mission is to enlist, develop, and mobilize as many as possible of our nation's most promising future leaders to grow and strengthen the movement for educational equity and excellence. Stop by our table on the ground level of STAMP to learn more about how you can continue your leadership after graduation. There will be two TFA alumni to share their experiences and answer your questions.

Workshops
How to Find an Internship
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: University Career Center, 3rd Floor of South Hornbake Library 
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:

  1. Specific resources available to research internship opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors
  2. Quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews
  3. Strategies to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field

RSVP link

LinkedIn: Beyond the Headshot
Date: Friday, December 9, 2016 – 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: University Career Center, 3rd Floor of South Hornbake Library
Whether you are new to LinkedIn or not, come join us to learn how to best utilize this powerful media platform. We’ll show you how to jump-start your engagement with this networking community to explore internship and job opportunities. We can also assist you in building your LinkedIn presence or provide feedback on your existing profile.
RSVP link