Confidence & Competence: Telling Your Career Story

Confidence & Competence: Telling Your Career Story

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

5pm-6pm

Tydings Hall Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning (Room 2118)

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At a career fair, first impressions matter. Employers are looking for:

• Confidence, interpersonal skills, and authentic interactions
• Knowledge of and interest in their organization
• Applicants who possess the skills advertised in their job postings

Join us for an interactive session to learn how to present yourself with poise, communicate your value, and align your story with the opportunities you want.

This workshop will prepare you to make a memorable impact on employers and walk into the fair with both confidence and competence.

UMD BSOS Seniors: Post Grad Job Search & Career Connections LinkedIn Group

 

Need a Search Plan?

Join the new LinkedIn group, UMD BSOS Seniors: Post Grad Job Search & Career Connections! This group will create a support network to explore career paths and opportunities while featuring resources each week to help students develop an effective job search strategy. 

*Open only to May '25 graduating BS/BA BSOS students.

BSOS Senior Snapshots '25 (50 Days to Graduation)

BSOS Senior Snapshots '25 (50 Days to Graduation)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Feller Center- TYD 2118

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In celebration of the 50 days until graduation, the Feller Center in BSOS will host a Senior Snapshot session! Stop by to take your branded BSOS photo and pick up your "BSOS Graduation Mug" while supplies last!

 The Feller Center offers a festive backdrop and fun props for you to choose from, allowing you to share your post-graduation plans with their network. Just bring your phone so we can snap the photo for your use!

 If you have questions, contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu. *Open to BSOS undergraduate BA/BS students graduating in May 2025, August 2025, and December 2025.

DROP IN: Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag

 

DROP IN: Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag

February 26, 2025

12-2 pm

Feller Center- Tydings 2118

Drop by the Feller Center to grab a career fair prep bag filled with tips for attending the fair, sample resumes, etc. Have questions about attending the Fair? Bring those too! Open to BSOS undergraduate students only.

First Impressions Matter: Navigating Your Professional Journey

 

First Impressions Matter: Navigating Your Professional Journey

Monday, March 3, 2025

5 - 6 pm

Virtual

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Are you ready for your first day of work? Attend this session to gain tips that will help you make a great first impression at the UMD PSYC Exploration Networking Night as well as on your future colleagues and supervisors. The PSYC Alumni Career Influencers Network of seasoned professionals will share what they have learned to do and NOT to do in a professional environment. This event is open to all BSOS undergraduate students, but PSYC students may find it especially helpful. Highlighted topics: Navigating a new work culture, meeting etiquette, building a personal brand, strategies for career development, leading an effective meeting, tips for professional correspondence, etc. Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, Director of Career Planning, Feller Center at csehlke@umd.edu.

2025 Spring Career & Internship Fair

 

2025 Spring Career & Internship Fair

February 26 (STEM Focus), February 27 (STEM & BSOS Majors: All Industries), February 28 (BSOS Majors: All Industries)

11am-4pm

The Hotel at The University of Maryland, 7777 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740

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All UMD students are welcome to attend the Fair, an annual event showcasing local, regional, and national employers all seeking to hire Terps! QUESTIONS? Contact the University Career Center at ucc-studenthelp@umd.edu.

Employers of particular interest to CCJS students:

• Supreme Court of the United States Police
• Montgomery County Police
• Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
• Howard County Police Department
• D. C. Metropolitan Police Department
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
• Prince George's County Police Department
• Maryland Public Service Scholars

CAREER SHUTTLE: International Rescue Committee

 

Update: this shuttle has been cancelled. Please reach out to LaToya Harden (lharden1@umd.edu) with any questions.

CAREER SHUTTLE: International Rescue Committee

November 15

9:15 am-1:30 pm

Off campus

Prior registration is required.

If you are interested in an internship or job working with people who have been displaced due to conflicts in their country, join this visit with the Feller Center. We will travel together as a small group from campus to downtown Silver Spring or registered students may select to meet us there. The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their futures. Space is limited.

Space is limited, so the no-show policy will be enforced - cancellations must be done BEFORE November 8th or you may be charged a fee. We expect all students who complete this registration form to participate.  If you have questions about this form or the visit, please contact LaToya Harden, Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/UCC at lharden1@umd.edu.

BSOS Career Chat | Matthew Bouchard '11 GVPT & CCJS | Human Capital Senior Manager with Deloitte

BSOS Career Chat | Matthew Bouchard '11 GVPT & CCJS | Human Capital Senior Manager with Deloitte

Friday, October 18, 2024

12-12:30 PM

Virtual

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Are you looking to learn more about a career in government and public sector consulting? Or wondering what consulting really is anyways? Matthew Bouchard, Human Capital Senior Manager with Deloitte, primarily supporting federal Defense, Security, and Justice clients. He will lead an informal chat to share perspective and advice about working in consulting and government contracting, networking, translating academic & student experience into application differentiators, breaking into "atypical" careers where your major is not the "norm", and anything else you've always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Advocacy, Legal, & Government Networking Night

 

Advocacy, Legal, & Government Networking Night

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

6-8 p.m. (drop in)

Location: Stamp- Colony Ballroom

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Students will connect with employers and alumni working in the fields of Justice & Government. All UMD students interested in law, law enforcement, social services, federal & state government, and more are welcome to attend! Students will have the opportunity to discuss career paths, skills in demand and make new contacts, and even gain internship or job leads! Some organizations will also be sharing internship and full-time job openings. Business casual attire recommended. *Undergraduate CCJS Majors are strongly encouraged to attend this event.

Suit Yourself Professional Clothing Award

BSOS Undergraduates: Do you need professional attire for an internship, interview, or networking event happening this semester? If so, then consider applying for the The Feller Center's Suit Yourself Award!

The Suit Yourself Award supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming internship, interview, professional networking event, or professional conference. This is a $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. Note: Prior "Suit Yourself" awardees are not eligible for a stipend. 

Funds are limited, so apply early at https://lnkd.in/euYRv9a7. The priority deadline is September 13.

Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag for the Just in Time Employer Meetup

Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag for the Just in Time Employer Meetup

May 7

12-2 pm (drop in)

Feller Center- Tydings 2118

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Drop by the Feller Center to grab a prep bag filled with tips for attending the meetup, a sample resume, pen and a padfolio. While supplies last. Have questions about attending the meetup? Bring those too! Open to BSOS undergraduate students only.  

Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu 

Just in Time Employer Meetup/Fair
STAMP Student Union, Atrium, 12 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday, May 8th
Prep tips for BSOS Majors to help you excel at the Fair! 
 
Sample Employers hiring for full time and internship positions: 

ADMA BioCenters
Blue Balloon ABA
Blueridge Restaurant Group
Chesapeake Energy, LLC.
Cintas Corporation
Close Up Foundation
DC Metropolitan Police Department
DAI (International Development organization)
Easton Police Department
GO Foundation
Hotel Heron
Impact Automation, LLC.
Internal Revenue Service – Tax Exempt & Government Entities
Kelly Generator
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – Division of Operations-Management Washington DC
Nexterus, Inc. – Nexterus Main
Northwestern Mutual- Baltimore
Peace Corps
SEED School of Washington DC
STEPS Behavioral Health
The Dominion Group
US Department of Health and Human Services
UMD- University Human Resources
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

Summer 2024 BSOS Orientation Peer Advisors

 The Feller Center is seeking organized and dedicated undergraduate students to assist with the preparation and operation of New Student Orientation for Summer 2024.  Job responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Feller Center Orientation Coordinators to conduct new student orientation programs
• Introducing UMD and BSOS policies to incoming students
• Overseeing the BSOS Orientation ELMS
• Preparing student files and records

Experience with Peer Mentoring, orientation, or BSOS programming is preferred but all students are encouraged to apply!

Click here to apply.

BSOS Etiquette Dinner

Join the Feller Center and our team of experts for an 4-course etiquette dinner. It’s a perfect opportunity for you to polish your skills and gain key tips regarding not only dinner place settings and utensil use, but also the art of dinner conversation!

*Open to BA and BS current UMD BSOS majors.


Business casual attire is suggested. All attendees will also receive a Feller Center pad folio.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Registration opens March 25, 2024 and is required.

Questions? Contact Liza Lebrun, Assistant Director for Internships & Experiential Learning- Feller Center, BSOS at llebrun@umd.edu. Registration will close when we reach capacity or April 5.

Careers in Data Analytics and Data Science

Careers in Data Analytics and Data Science

March 7, 2024

5 - 6 pm

In-person, Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center, Room 2208

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Are you curious about the dynamic fields of data analytics and data science and its vast career opportunities? In today's data-driven world, the demand for skilled data analysts and data scientists is skyrocketing across various industries. Attend this panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in this field.

Featured Panelists:
Assistant Director, Division of Data Analytics, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Senior Consultant, EY
Data Reporting and Analytics Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
Data Analyst II, Navy Federal Credit Union
Data Scientist, Federal Government (Defense-related)
Data Scientist, Peraton

Career Shuttle: U.S. Department of State (Deadline to register is 12pm on March 1)

 

Career Shuttle: U.S. Department of State (Deadline to register is 12pm on March 1)

March 26, 2024

8:15 AM- 3:00 PM

In-person, leaving from UMD campus

Registration required

Travel with a small group of students to hear about career paths at DoS as well as learn from subject-matter experts on the fundamental aspects of the DoS and other topics relating to pressing current policy issues. The event will conclude with a guided tour of the National Museum of American Diplomacy.

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If you have questions, please contact LaToya Harden, Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/UCC at lharden1@umd.edu. Deadline to register: 12 pm on March 1, 2024. 

Hosted by the School of Public Policy and the Feller Center, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Post Grad Gap Year and Alternative Employment Panel

February 28, 2024

5- 6 PM

In-person, Hornbake Library, Multi-purpose Resource Room 3135

Registration required

Are you considering taking a year off before grad school? Do you feel like you do not have enough experience for the jobs you want? Are you still not sure of what you want to do with your career? Taking a gap year after graduation may benefit you. Join alumni and recruiters to learn more about what a gap year is, gap year opportunities available, and how a gap year may benefit you. Open to all majors.

BSOS Strategic Plan Focus Groups

 

Teaching, Learning and Student Success Focus Group (Students Only)

February 16, 2024

12pm

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The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) is embarking on a strategic planning process, in alignment with and in support of the University’s strategic plan, Fearlessly Forward. Our new strategic plan will emphasize our unique strengths, define mission-aligned points of innovation and differentiation, and outline a clear vision and roadmap for meaningful action.

The BSOS Strategic Plan Steering Committee will be facilitating thematic focus groups to solicit ideas in the four preliminary areas of focus: 1) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice, 2) Research and Scholarship, 3) Partnerships, and 4) Teaching, Learning, and Student Success. Each focus group will be led by members of the Steering Committee, will discuss only one priority area, will be conveniently accessible via Zoom and will be open to faculty, staff, and students within the College. Please click on the link to register for the unique focus group meeting at the date and time indicated. You will receive a confirmation with Zoom link.

Career Chat: Tips for Applying to FDA Openings

Career Chat: Tips for Applying to FDA Openings
Thursday, February 29th, 2024  | 6 - 7 pm 
Virtual Event, Register via Handshake

Applying for a federal position can be very overwhelming. Attend this session to learn about the application process, which includes the questionnaire, resume formats, required documents to include, and how to align your experience with the job qualifications. A UMD alumna will share her lessons learned working in the federal government. Open to all current UMD students. 

Alumni Presenter: Andrea Chamblee, Esq., RAC, RAPS Fellow | Has over 33 years of experience as a Food and Drug Attorney, Hiring Manager, trained FDA Investigator, Regulations and Compliance Expert, and Agency Liaison. Taught Masters level courses to students for 25 years. Award-winning editor and writer. Admitted: MD Bar (1986), DC (1989).

Questions? Contact LaToya Harden. Industry Outreach Specialist, Feller Center/University Career Center at lharden1@umd.edu 

Cookie Bytes & Career Insights

 

Virtual Resume Reviews: BSOS Majors

 

Virtual Resume Reviews: BSOS Majors

Gain tips for crafting a skills based resume.

Submit your resume to be reviewed by a paraprofessional on the Feller Center's Career Planning team. You will then receive tips and wording suggestions via email within a week. 

Submit Your Resume

* Only for College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Undergraduate Majors. Closes December 13, 2023 at 11:59 pm. 

 

Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu. View more resume and application prep resources.