The new year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to plan your career goals for 2020 and beyond! No matter what your goals are, your UMGC Career Services team is here to support you. Learn how to market yourself for a job in cyber, how to navigate a career change, how to craft a resume that will get results, and more. Continue below for more information and to register.
Do you dream of becoming an entrepreneur? Of driving every aspect of your business, of creating innovative solutions to problems, of the freedom that comes from owning your own schedule? If you answered “Yes,” you’re in good company. In the United States, alone, there are more than 27 million entrepreneurs, and that number is growing.
Are you afraid of public speaking? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. A recent study found that more than 26 percent of Americans share that same fear—which adds up to more than 80 million people.
Is your resume remarkable, or does it blend into the background? If you’re trying to stand out among the competition for that dream job, you need a resume that really shines.
You’ve been working hard to achieve your 2019 career goals, and now is a great time to check in on your progress! To help you stay on track, your UMUC Career Services has a lot of great upcoming career events for you to attend. Learn how to navigate the federal government hiring process, how to get experience while keeping your day job, how recruiters make their hiring decisions, and more. Continue below for more information and to register.
EDITOR’S NOTE: We officially changed our name from University of Maryland University College (UMUC) to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) on July 1, 2019. News stories posted on the Career Connection blog are now using the new UMGC name. However, because the transition to the university’s new name will take several months to complete, you may still see the UMUC name, logo and look on our website and other materials through early 2020.
If you’re looking to make a difference in your career, you might want to consider the global career opportunities at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The CIA is actively recruiting for the important job of keeping America safe. The mission of the CIA is to preempt threats and further U.S. national security objectives by collecting intelligence that matters, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting effective covert action as directed by the President, and safeguarding the secrets that help keep our Nation safe. The agency hires individuals from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds to serve in roles both in the U.S. and overseas.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: We officially changed our name from University of Maryland University College (UMUC) to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) on July 1, 2019. News stories posted on the Career Connection blog are now using the new UMGC name. However, because the transition to the university’s new name will take several months to complete, you may still see the UMUC name, logo and look on our website and other materials through early 2020.
What kind of leader are you?
If you’re a manager, you’ve probably pondered your own leadership style—and with good reason. The role of a leader is to inspire and guide a team as they work to achieve a goal. To have a great team, you need a strong leader. And when your team shines, your supervisor takes notice.
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