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:

Gear Up Your Career This Fall with These Events

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

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is just around the corner, but you still have plenty of time to achieve your career goals! Whether you’re actively looking for new opportunities or wanting to grow professionally, your UMGC Career Services team has something for you. Continue below for more information and to register.

Create a Resume that Wows

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Career Advancement, Tips, Tools and tagged career, resume, Spotlight.

Are you looking for a new job? If so, now is a great time to make your next career move. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported an uptick in job openings, with a notable increase in positions within professional and business services, among other fields.

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.

Take Your Career to the Next Level with these September Events

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

Your UMGC Career Services team is here to support your career goals with several virtual events this month, including the September Virtual Recruiter Session. Continue below for more information and to register.

Virtual Events to Help You Achieve Your 2021 Career Goals

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

We may be more than halfway through 2021, but your UMGC Career Services team is still here to help you achieve your career goals. Join us this month for virtual career events that will help you discover what your resume conveys about you, explore career paths in the intelligence field, learn how to apply for the Presidential Management Fellows Program, and more. Continue below for more information and to register.

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.

VMock helps Ali Alnaqeeb ’20 With His Career Advancement

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Jennifer Tomasovic in Advice, Tips and tagged career, job search, resume, Spotlight.

When Ali Alnaqeeb ’20 decided to pursue a new challenge, he turned to UMGC’s Career Services team for support.

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.

Five Ways to Successfully Job Search Post-Pandemic

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Alyssa K. Cole in Advice, Career Advancement, Tips, Tools and tagged career, job search, Spotlight.

I think we all can agree COVID-19 completely threw us for a loop in 2020. Thousands lost jobs and the economy suffered significantly. Now, as the economy rebuilds, many job seekers are trying to figure out what has changed in the hiring process and how to effectively job search. If you are in the market for a new job, check out these five ways to navigate a job search post-pandemic.

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