Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Career Fair Prep Workshops at the University Career Center



Career Fair Prep Walk-in Hours
February 3, 4, 6 & 7 • 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3rd Floor Hornbake Library, South Wing)
Need help with your resume or want it critiqued?  Not sure how to present your qualifications to employers?  Have questions about what to wear?  If you answer "yes" to any of these questions or have other ones, then plan on taking advantage of these special walk-in hours to prepare for the Spring Career & Internship Fair. NOTE: Printed copy of resume required for critique. For additional information about this event: contact Becky Weir at rweir@umd.edu.

Finding an Internship at the Career & Internship Fair 
Monday, February 03 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
Thursday, February 06, 2014 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Location: Oakland Hall Multipurpose Room (Room 0204)
The Spring Career & Internship Fair is quickly approaching and now is the time to start preparing. This workshop will assist you with the following.

  • How to research which employers fit the type of internship(s) you are seeking
  • How to make a positive first impression when introducing yourself to employers at the fair
  • Successful networking tips and tricks to use throughout the fair
  • Strategies to follow-up with employers after the fair
RSVP for this event: Click here.
For additional information about this event: contact Erica Ely at eely@umd.edu.


 Spring Resume Clinic- RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM EMPLOYERS
Wednesday, February 05, 2014 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Think you would benefit from employer feedback before you apply for a job? Come learn about ways to improve your resume and get feedback from industry professionals about what they look for in a resume. Online registration in advance is the best way to be sure you are seen at your preferred time (you can choose a 30 minute slot based on availability). However, we will take same-day walk-ins on a first come, first serve basis to fill any empty slots. There is no guarantee that you will be able to walk in and be seen at that time.

Walk-in Resume Critiques in the Stamp
Monday, February 10, 2014 • 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: Baltimore Room - Stamp Student Union
Given the current job market, you want to have a competitive resume. Stop by the Baltimore Room (near the Food Court) where you can ask a career advisor your questions about preparing for the Spring Career & Internship Fair, and get your resume critiqued. NOTE: Printed copy of resume required for critique.
For additional information about this event: contact Becky Weir at rweir@umd.edu.