Five Key Steps to Changing Careers to Cybersecurity

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Rhoda Smackum in Advice, Career Advancement, Tips and tagged career, job search, professional development, Spotlight.

The cybersecurity field is experiencing tremendous growth. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates a 31 percent growth in information security jobs from 2019 to 2029. On the other side, cyber crime is also on the rise, leading to a heightened demand for cybersecurity professionals. Making the leap to a career in cybersecurity requires a strategy that incorporates your transferrable skills, background and experience. Below are five steps to help make your transition a smooth one:

How to Apply for the 2022 Presidential Management Fellowship Program

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Alyssa K. Cole in Advice, Career Advancement and tagged career, professional development, Spotlight.

It’s almost time to submit your application for the Presidential Management Fellowship Program (PMF). This year the application window will open on September 28^th and close on October 12^th. For more information about the PMF Program and how to apply, please continue below.

Four Success Strategies for Leading a High-Performance Team

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Rhoda Smackum in Advice, Career Advancement, Tips and tagged career, Featured, professional development.

Have you worked in an environment where harmony among team members, powerful thought leadership, and interpersonal conflict resolution are commonplace? Then you have been part of a high-performance team. A high-performance team is defined as a group of people with specific roles and complimentary talents and skills, who are aligned with and committed to a common purpose, who consistently show high levels of collaboration and innovation, produce superior results, and extinguish radical or extreme opinions. Managing a high-performing team can be challenging—continue below for strategies to help you succeed.

Four Ways to Get Back into the Networking Game

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Events, Tips and tagged networking, professional development, Spotlight.

While the pandemic isn’t over yet, the world is opening up again in many places thanks to a growing number of vaccinated people and falling COVID-19 positivity rates. Tired of connecting by teleconference, phone or email, many are resuming the face-to-face coffee, lunch or happy hour dates we used to take for granted pre-pandemic.

While some are embracing these in-person gatherings, others are feeling a bit out of practice. Regardless of which camp you fall into, here are four ways to help boost your confidence and get back in the networking game.

Land a New Opportunity with these June Events

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Carrie Bagley in Events and tagged career, events, professional development, Spotlight.

June is here and your Career Services team has some great virtual events planned to help you work toward your professional goals. This month will feature a Virtual Recruiter Session, a prep session to help you prepare, and an informative webinar to help you lead a high-success team. For more information about these events and to register, please continue below.

UMGC Mentors Offer Career Advice for Students

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice and tagged Featured, mentor, professional development.

January is National Mentoring Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the career-boosting power of mentoring relationships—especially for students.

“At UMGC, we know that mentoring can make all the difference in someone’s career,” says UMGC Assistant Director of Career Programming Cathy Francois. “That’s why we offer our career mentor program, Community Connect, which helps students and alumni tap into the power of the UMGC community.”

In honor of National Mentoring Month, here’s what some of UMGC’s alumni career mentors have to say about their motivation for mentoring and career insights.

Bridging Gaps in Your Resume

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice and tagged Advice, career, Featured, professional development.

Are you underemployed at the moment? If so, you’re not alone. Thanks to the global pandemic, many who are usually gainfully employed may find themselves out of a job or working in a position outside their desired career path.

Here’s how to navigate a pandemic-related career detour and get back on track with your goals.

How to Apply for the Presidential Management Fellowship Program

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Isa' Martinez, MA in Advice, Tips and tagged career, Featured, professional development.

It’s almost time to submit your application for the Presidential Management Fellowship Program (PMF). This year the application window will open on September 30^th and close on October 14^th. For more information about the PMF Program and how to apply, please continue below.

Find Your Next Opportunity at These Upcoming Virtual Events

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Carrie Bagley in Events and tagged events, Featured, job search, professional development.

Whether you’re looking to grow professionally or find a new career opportunity, your UMGC Career Services team has some exciting virtual events coming up to help you navigate the current climate. This month you’ll have an opportunity to speak with recruitment managers at the Virtual Recruiter Session, learn tips for the federal hiring process, and more. Continue below for more information and to register!

Virtual Teams: How to Stay Connected While Working Apart

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged career, Featured, professional development.

Telecommuting? You’re not alone—although you may feel like it these days. Across the country and around the world, employees and managers alike have had to adjust to working remotely.

It’s easy for the physical distance to make your team feel disjointed and far away, but there are things you can do to bridge the gap. Here are some tips to help you stay connected while working apart.

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