Have you ever had a mentor? If you answered “Yes,” then count your blessings. This means you’ve benefited from a seasoned professional who shared his or her hard-earned expertise, insights and networks to help super-charge your career. It also means you’ve given someone the satisfaction of sharing his or her knowledge to make a real difference for an up-and-coming professional.
Networking is about relationship building. The secret to establishing quality relationships is being intentional. This means coming prepared for each professional event and valuing each connection you make.
Want to begin growing your professional network? Follow our five tips below.
Just because the end of the year is approaching doesn’t mean you can slow down your networking activities. In fact, the opposite may be true. That’s because the season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is filled with opportunities to expand your network—ripe for the picking.
There are just two months left in the year and your Career Services team is here to help you finish strong! Grow professionally, find a new opportunity, expand your network, and more with these upcoming career events. Continue below to register.
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.
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.
They’re seasoned professionals who offer their expertise, insights and networks to help you navigate your professional journey—and they don’t ask for anything in return. January is dedicated to celebrating these unsung heroes: mentors.
The new year is here and that means it’s time to get started on your 2019 career goals! Don’t miss these upcoming events and webinars, including the January Virtual Recruiter Session. Continue reading below for more information and to register.
It’s officially two months until the end of 2018! Whether your career goals next year include growing professionally, finding a new opportunity, or expanding your network in 2019, UMUC Career Services has something for you. Prepare to meet with recruiters at this month’s Recruiter Session, tune into a career webinar, and so much more. Details for each event are below. Use the links provided to register!
Fall is officially here, and the beauty of this season stands as a reminder that change is in the air. So whether you are looking to grow professionally, find a new opportunity, or expand your network, UMUC Career Services has something for you. Attend this month’s UMUC-sponsored cyber career fair, tune in to a career webinar, or expand your network by participating in Alumni Homecoming. Details for each event are below. Use the links provided to register!Continue Reading
