Careers in Cyber Featuring La’Naia Jones ’14

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Carrie Loughry in Advice, Career Advancement, Tips and tagged alumni, career, professional development, Spotlight.

La’Naia Jones ’14 is the Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Intelligence Community (IC). In this capacity, Ms. Jones supports the CIO and organization by leading modernization efforts of the IC Information Technology Enterprise (IC ITE) and other areas of the IC Information Environment (IC IE), which encompass transforming the IC through foundational cloud, data sharing and cyber capabilities. She provides broad technical expertise, background, and experience to ensure the security and protection of the IC IT Landscape. Ms. Jones earned her Master of Science in Technology Management from UMGC in 2014. Continue below to watch her insights on the cyber industry and careers in cybersecurity.

Internships & Experiential Career Opportunities at the 2020 UMGC Spring Career Fairs

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Cathy Francois, MBA in Advice, Career Advancement, Events, Tools and tagged career fair, Featured, InternPLUS, internships.

Whether you are a full-time student or juggling a full-time job and school, gaining the necessary experience for your chosen career field can be difficult. More than 70 unique employers will participate in the upcoming 2020 Spring Career Fairs, and many of them are seeking UMGC students and alumni to fill internship and experiential career opportunities. Continue below for a glimpse at the various types of internship opportunities participating employers are seeking talent for.

Career Tools for Professional Development Success

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Career Advancement, Tools and tagged career, Featured, interview, job search, mentor, professional development, resume.

Are you familiar with the UMGC’s career tools available to students and alumni? Whether you are entering the workforce, changing careers, or climbing the corporate ladder at your current job, check out UMGC’s career tools to aid you in any step of your career progression. Continue Reading

How to Apply for the Presidential Management Fellowship Program

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Ann Martin in Advice, Career Advancement and tagged career, Featured, professional development.

It’s almost time for the Presidential Management Fellowship Program (PMF) application to open. This year, the two-week application window is October 3-17, 2019.

Careers in Intelligence

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Dr. Francine Blume in Advice, Career Advancement, Employer Spotlight, Tips and tagged CIA, Featured, job search.

EDITOR’S NOTE: We officially changed our name from University of Maryland University College (UMUC) to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) on July 1, 2019. News stories posted on the Career Connection blog are now using the new UMGC name. However, because the transition to the university’s new name will take several months to complete, you may still see the UMUC name, logo and look on our website and other materials through early 2020.

A career in the intelligence field does not always mean you get to ride along in a high speed car chase or stop a nuclear bomb from detonating. However, a career in intelligence can be an incredibly rewarding opportunity for people in any major and in any field.Continue Reading

Programmed to succeed: Alumnus thrives in growing cybersecurity field

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Career Advancement and tagged alumni, career, Featured.

Although David Zito loved computer science during college, the idea of sitting in a cubicle all day writing code wasn’t quite what he wanted for his future. It wasn’t until a surprise addition to his undergraduate program that he found his true passion: cybersecurity.
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Lead the Way: Getting to Know Your Management Style

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Career Advancement, Tips and tagged career, professional development, Spotlight.

What kind of leader are you?

If you’re a manager, you’ve probably pondered your own leadership style—and with good reason. The role of a leader is to inspire and guide a team as they work to achieve a goal. To have a great team, you need a strong leader. And when your team shines, your supervisor takes notice.
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Five Ways Volunteering Impacts Your Career

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Rhoda Smackum in Advice, Career Advancement and tagged career, Featured, professional development.

Volunteering allows you to give back to your community and provides personal and professional growth. Whether you are serving on a community association board, raising money for scholarships, or organizing an event, these are just some of the types of opportunities you could participate in to put your current skills to work and to develop new ones. However, before deciding to volunteer, consider the following:

Why do you want to volunteer?
How will volunteering for this organization help you reach your goal?

Healthcare Jobs for Almost Every Major

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Career Advancement and tagged career, job search, professional development, Spotlight.

When you think of healthcare jobs, there’s a good chance you imagine doctors, nurses and other clinicians diagnosing and treating patients at the bedside or in the office. That’s only part of the story, though.

Grow Your Career with these May Events

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Carrie Loughry in Career Advancement, Events and tagged events, professional development, Spotlight.

May is here and that means warmer days, more sunshine, and new opportunities to grow your career. This month you’ll have a chance to connect with your entrepreneurial UMUC network, prepare for and attend the next Virtual Recruiter Session, and learn the essentials of a federal job search — all from the comfort of your smartphone, tablet, or computer!

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