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.

Suddenly Online? Tips for Telework and Professional Development from Home

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Dr. Francine Blume in Advice, Tips and tagged career, professional development, Spotlight.

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A lot of us are now working from home and while we may do it once a week or once a month, this is a brand-new experience for some of us. Here are five tips to make it easier.

Prepare for and Attend the Spring Career Fair

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Carrie Loughry in Events and tagged career, career fair, events, Featured, professional development.

March is here, and you know what that means: the UMGC Spring Career Fairs are just days away! As a UMGC student or alum, we know you are hard at work pursuing your 2020 career goals. As you work toward these ambitions, your Career Services team is here to support you every step of the way and to help you identify new opportunities.

With this month’s career events, tune in to a prep session for each career fair, attend the virtual or in-person UMGC 2020 Spring Career Fair (or better yet, both!). Continue below for more information and to register.

Career Fair Prep 2020

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Carrie Loughry in Events and tagged career, events, professional development, Spotlight.

The 2020 Spring Career Fair will be here soon! The virtual career fair will be hosted on Thursday, March 12.

Be More Strategic at Work

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged career, professional development.

If you work just about anywhere, there’s no doubt you’ve heard the term “strategic” being tossed around. Although it may seem like a buzzword that only applies to those in the corner office, this approach to work is important for everyone who wants to make their way up the ladder an advance in their careers.

But what, exactly, does it mean to be strategic?

20 Ways to Take Back Your Time

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged Featured, professional development.

A wise person once said, “We all have the same 24 hours in a day.” So how is it that some of us breeze through our to-do lists with time to spare while others are always two steps behind –and twice as exhausted.

Power Couple: UMGC’s Mentoring Program Benefits Both Parties

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged mentor, networking, professional development.

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.

Five Surefire Ways to Grow Your Professional Network

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Rhoda Smackum in Advice, Tips and tagged career, Featured, networking, professional development.

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.

Kickoff the Next Decade of Your Career

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Carrie Loughry in Events and tagged career, events, Featured, professional development.

The beginning of a new decade is the perfect time to plan out your career goals for 2020 and beyond. Don’t miss out on these upcoming events and webinars, including the January Virtual Recruiter Session. Continue below for more information and to register.
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Want to Succeed? Put Your Career Goals into Focus in 2020

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged career, Featured, professional development.

With the New Year comes a new opportunity to get ahead in your career. The tried-and-true way to do just that? Set goals.

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