A standout resume tells a story of your achievements and does not simply list the duties you are responsible for. Writing a resume highlighting your success may come easy for professionals who have defined, measurable goals. However, if you are working in a role where your impact is ambiguous or not exactly quantifiable, this may be a challenge.Continue Reading
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12 Weeks to a Stronger Resume with InternPLUS: Part III
This is the third installation of a three-part series about how to use the 12 weeks of summer to enhance your career experience and boost your chances of success.Continue Reading
Employers Are Looking for You: Make sure your online profiles are up-to-date
Your online profiles – whether it is CareerQuest, LinkedIn, or both – give others clues about your personality and career path. It is often the first impression to hiring managers looking for specific skill sets to fill open positions. Continue Reading
Three Questions to Create a Better Resume
When updating your resume, job seekers seem to default to discussing duties and responsibilities and often neglect highlighting significant accomplishments and relevant skills. One way to combat writer’s block is to start the process by asking yourself self-reflective prompts to help you recall stories that showcase your unique work history. Keep your content focused to ensure you include information that will show the employer how you could potentially help their organization.Continue Reading
What’s up with the federal hiring process?
So you’re interested in being a public servant. That’s great! The federal government can be a terrific place to grow and flourish professionally. It’s also an important way to contribute to both your community and your country. But what’s the secret? And given the current climate, what are your chances of getting a federal job?Continue Reading
You’ve Got an Interview — Now What?
Congratulations! You scored an interview. But the excitement of the opportunity may fade as you realize you need to prepare to make the best impression possible. Here are five steps to help you get ready for a big interview:Continue Reading
The Power of a Mentor
Are you an up-and-coming professional looking to jumpstart your career? If so, UMUC has a not-so-secret weapon available to help you succeed: the UMUC Career Mentor Program. Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about the UMUC 2018 Virtual Career Fair
Next Wednesday, March 14, UMUC will host its Spring Virtual Career Fair featuring 62 premier employers. Access a list of these employers and what they are recruiting for here. Recruiters are searching for candidates across a wide variety of career areas and locations, so be sure to study this list carefully so you can best plan your time at the event.Continue Reading
Career Tools for Professional Development Success
UMUC’s Career Services team recently hosted a Hot Career Tools Webinar to give students and alumni a general overview of the self-service tools housed within UMUC’s CareerQuest. This webinar provided instruction on where to find these tools and how to use them. Continue Reading
Tips for Job Seekers Preparing for a Career Fair
UMUC’s 2018 Spring Career Fair registration is now open! Register now to attend the In-person Spring Career Fair on March 7 and the Virtual Spring Career Fair on March 14.Continue Reading