Meet the Employers of the 2021 Virtual Career Fair

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Career Advancement, Events and tagged career, events, Spotlight.

The UMGC 2021 Virtual Career Fair is fast approaching. This year’s participating employers have been announced. To put your best foot forward with hiring employers, check out the job offerings below in your specific area of study – Business, Arts and Sciences, and Cyber and IT.

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Download the offerings to start doing your research on which open positions may be of interest to you. Be sure to do your homework and identify specific positions you want to ask recruiters about during the Virtual Career Fair.

If you want additional information on how to prepare, be sure to register for a future Virtual Career Fair prep session. Check out the events page in CareerQuest to get started today.

Your UMGC Career Services team is here to support you. No matter what your career goals, please contact us at careerservices@umgc.edu or 240-684-2720 if we can be of further assistance to you.

Five Ways to Wow a Virtual Recruiter

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Events, Tips and tagged career, career fair, interview, Spotlight.

UMGC’s 2021 Virtual Career Fair on March 12 is full of opportunities for you to connect with businesses that are hiring. More than 65 unique employers are participating in this year’s fair, and all of them are looking for UMGC students and alumni to fill internship and career-launch opportunities.

Here are five ways to make a great impression on recruiters during the Virtual Career Fair and boost your chances of making it to the next stage in the hiring process.

Tips for Post Virtual Career Fair Success

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Alyssa K. Cole in Advice, Events and tagged career fair, events, Spotlight.

Career fairs are a wonderful way to identify career opportunities, but the work does not stop once it’s over. Make the most of the connections you made at this year’s UMGC Virtual Career Fair and increase your chances of success by following the four tips below.

Internships & Career Launch Opportunities at the 2021 UMGC Virtual Career Fair

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Cathy Francois, MBA in Advice, Career Advancement, Events and tagged Advice, career fair, internships, Spotlight.

Whether you are a full-time student or juggling a full-time job and school, gaining the necessary experience for your chosen career field can be difficult. That’s why the upcoming 2021 Virtual Career Fair on March 12 is the perfect time to gain the experience you need. More than 50 unique employers will participate in this year’s fair, and many of them are seeking UMGC students and alumni to fill internship and career launch opportunities. Continue below for a glimpse of some of the internship and recent graduate opportunities participating employers are seeking talent for.

Seven Strategies for Success at a Virtual Career Fair

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Rhoda Smackum in Events, Tips and tagged career fair, events, Featured, Spotlight.

Modern technology has made it easier than ever for jobseekers and employers to connect via virtual hiring events. At a virtual career fair, employers set up online booths with information about job openings, company culture, and advancement opportunities, and can chat one-on-one with attendees. To help you best prepare for the upcoming UMGC Virtual Career Fair on March 12, follow the seven steps below.

Start Off 2021 Strong with These Virtual Career Events

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Carrie Loughry in Events and tagged events, Spotlight.

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to jumpstart your career goals. Don’t miss out on these upcoming events and webinars, including the Virtual Career Fair. Continue below for more information and to register.

Virtual Career Events to Jumpstart your 2021 Goals

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Carrie Loughry in Events and tagged events, Spotlight.

The new year is just around the corner, which means it’s the time to set your career goals for 2021 and beyond! No matter what your goals are, your UMGC Career Services team is here to support you with these upcoming virtual events. Learn how to build your professional network, what Career Services can do for you, how to leverage LinkedIn to advance your career, and more. Continue below for more information and to register.

Three Virtual Networking Ideas for the Holidays

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged Advice, networking, Spotlight, Tips.

In ordinary times, the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is often peppered with a string of holiday happy hours, association meetings, team celebrations and office parties. With the pandemic keeping us home more than ever, it may be tempting to take a pass on the usual merrymaking and ending the year on a more quieter note.

However, it’s essential to invest in our existing connections and continue to grow our professional network, even during these unusual times.

InternPLUS Offers Opportunities for the Pandemic and Beyond

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Career Advancement and tagged InternPLUS, internships, Spotlight.

Just how important are internships? According to NACE’s Job Outlook 2017 survey, more than 90 percent of employers who responded prefer candidates with work experience, with more than half preferring that it comes from an internship or co-op.

How to Network in the Virtual Era

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged career, networking, Spotlight.

Although it may seem like life as we know it is on hold for a while, the same isn’t true for your career. Thanks to advances in technology, work goes on—and so does professional networking.

You may prefer connecting with others in person, but for the time being, you need to embrace virtual platforms that help you connect with other professionals. Here’s how to make the most of them.

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