Internship Interviews: How to Stand Out from the Competition
Date:Monday, September 22, 2014
Time: 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 story telling 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!
For more information: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5006
How to Find an Internship
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's
Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
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 available to research internship opportunities in non-profit, government and corporate sectors
- Quick tips on making a positive first impression on resumes and during interviews
- Strategies to connect with UMD alumni working within your intended career field
Federal Job Search Fundamentals
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Time: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's
Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
NOT SURE HOW TO START YOUR FEDERAL INTERNSHIP OR JOB SEARCH?
Attend this introductory workshop to the Federal Job Search
process that will explore the following questions:
- What federal jobs do I qualify for based on my educational level and academic major?
- How do I decide on which agencies to target?
- What is the federal resume and how does this differ from the private industry format?
- How do I navigate USAJOBS, the Office of Personnel Management’s main website for federal government jobs?
- How can I earn “best qualified” status and get referred to a hiring official? - What specific federal hiring programs exist for college students and recent grads?
Presenter's Bio: Mr. Steve Young is a Certified Federal
Career Coach and Job Search Trainer through the Federal Career Training
Institute in Catonsville, MD and teaches federal career courses for Howard and
Prince George’s Community Colleges. He is also an Academic Advisor with the
University of Maryland Department of Psychology!
For more information: http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=5059