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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April Showers Bring Flowers and Opportunities!
It’s officially springtime, which means flowers are in full bloom and so are your career development opportunities! Plan to attend this spring’s webinar series to learn strategies for job searching, the secret to interviewing, how to negotiate your salary, and how to build a career as a freelancer. Then, attend the next virtual LinkUp in May to network with successful alumni entrepreneurs. Continue below for more information and to register.
Spring Career Webinar Series 2.0
Your UMUC Career Services office is here to support you and your career goals this spring and beyond! Join us for one or all of the webinars to help jump start your career. Learn how to develop a SMART job search strategy, find out the number one secret to interview success, and more. Continue below for more information and to watch or register today.
Four Things You Must Do Following the Job Fair
Career fairs are a great way to identify career opportunities, but your efforts shouldn’t stop when you remove your name tag and head back to your car. Here are four things you should do following the event to make the most of the connections you made and to increase your chances of success:
Spring into a New Opportunity with These March Events
How to Gain the Interest of Recruiters During a Virtual Career Fair
Getting ready for any career fair—be it in-person or virtual—takes some advance planning. With the Virtual 2019 Spring Career Fair coming up on March 14, below are some tips to help you get the most out of your virtual career fair experience.
2019 Spring Career Fair: Meet Our Sponsors
Looking for a job? At the in-person 2019 Spring Career Fair on March 7, you’ll have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with more than 50 hiring employers to discuss more than 25,000 job openings. Positions include full-time jobs and internships for entry-level, mid-level and experienced professionals.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Spring Career Fair App and Employer List
For the in-person University of Maryland University College (UMUC) 2019 Spring Career Fair on Thursday, March 7, an exclusive app is available to provide students and alumni access to tips to prepare for success, a list of participating employers and the open jobs they are looking to fill, directions, and so much more. Continue Reading
Five Tips to Prepare for an In-Person Career Fair
To get the most out of UMUC’s In-Person 2019 Spring Career Fair, you will need to prepare in advance. At this year’s in-person event, you will have the opportunity to meet with more than 50 employers and network with other job seekers, fellow students, alumni, faculty and staff. This type of event could pay off for you if you plan and prepare properly. The tips below can help you maximize your opportunities at the In-Person Spring Career Fair.
Five Tips to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair
UMUC’s 2019 Spring Virtual Career Fair is coming up on Thursday, March 14. One of the biggest advantages you have when attending a virtual career fair is the opportunity to network with recruiters from around the world. Yes, virtual career fairs take place online. If you’ve never participated in a virtual career fair, here is how it works: companies with positions to fill set up “booths” full of information about job openings, company culture, and advancement opportunities, and attendees have the opportunity to connect and chat with the recruiters.