Thursday, February 25, 2016

University Career Center: News and Employer Opportunities


Job and Internships Resources for BSOS students:  http://go.umd.edu/UCCBSOS  

Upcoming Career Fair Events

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 • 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Online recruiting event where jobseekers meet employers.
The virtual fair is open to diverse students from colleges and universities throughout the U.S.

Wednesday, February 24th-Friday, February 26th from 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union
Spring Career and Internship Fair provides all UMD students and alumni with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Each day of the fair has different employers in attendance.
Start preparing today with these tips
       

Thursday, February 25, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
If you are interested in the Intelligence Community, the Intelligence Community Virtual Career Fair is your opportunity to talk to recruiters.
RSVP link         

Thursday, February 25, 2016 • 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Riggs Alumni Center
CS/CE MAJORS AND MINORS ONLY (or those with extensive programming experience).
Please enter through the main doors of the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center no earlier than 4:00pm. Bring your student ID card and do not forget MULTIPLE copies of your resume. There may be a long line for check-in, so please exercise patience. After you have checked in, feel free to walk around to each booth throughout the Alumni Center and learn about all of the companies.

Friday, February 26, 2016 • 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union
We’re offering free professional head shots for undergraduate and graduate University of Maryland students! 
RSVP on Careers4Terps starting February 22nd!

March 12016 • 12:00 – 3 p.m.
Location: Online (prior registration required)
If you're interested in learning more about a summer opportunity in DC, including internships with the federal government, then join us for this free online event. We’re offering an unprecedented opportunity for students all over the country to easily find and interview with DC employers that are an ideal match. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about roles in government, public policy, international affairs, communications, philanthropy, and more!
RSVP link

Employer Sessions
Learn about a new organization and make a new contact!

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 • 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit group that runs grassroots advocacy campaigns for some of the top progressive groups in the country, like USPIRG, Environment America and the Human Rights Campaign. We’ll be interviewing people for summer jobs in citizen outreach offices in over fifty offices across the country this summer. 
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Join the State Department’s Diplomat in Residence to learn more about the agency and it’s internship and full-time opportunities. 
*Students can sign up for 30 minute timeslots in Careers4Terps*
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Friday, February 26, 2016 • 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday, March 04, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise
Interested in Peace Corps? Drop by the walk-in Peace Corps Office Hours to speak with UMD's Peace Corps Recruiter, learn general information about volunteering, receive assistance with the application process, practice for interviews, and more.

Monday, February 29, 2016 • 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Charles Carroll B (2203K) Stamp Student Union
Target store leaders combine a love of business, people and service to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Positions are available for experienced and entry level candidates.
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Tuesday, March 01, 2016 • 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise, South Hornbake Library, 3rd floor
Interested in a career in public policy? Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and network directly with professionals in the field. Gain inside knowledge by learning what skills employers are seeking, entry level job titles, and how to differentiate yourself in the very crowded field of public policy.
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Tuesday, March 01, 2016 • 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Location: Grand Ballroom Lounge - Stamp Student Union
Join us for this Peace Corps Week Panel to learn more about the importance of giving back. Doing community service is a great way explore different careers and is one of the most important parts of your application to serve in the Peace Corps.
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Thursday, March 3, 2016 • 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
We’re organizing to make a difference right now. We’re all about solving problems and getting results. And, we’re hiring graduating seniors to join our team; we’re looking for people who have the passion and the drive it takes to fuel the power of student activism, win positive change, and build for even more victories in the future.
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Thursday, March 3, 2016 • 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Benjamin Banneker (Rm 2212B) Stamp Student Union
Come and learn why Macy's Inc. has been named one of the top 50 most attractive companies in the country! Several Macy's executives will be on hand to talk with you. The event is designed to be in a rotating, small-group setting--so we encourage curiosity & interaction! Bring your resume, your questions, and a friend--refreshments will be served!
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

Friday, March 4, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center - 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
The Peace Corps Master's International program offers the unique opportunity to pair graduate studies at one of more than 100 U.S. academic institutions with Volunteer service abroad. Established in 1987, Master's International equips Peace Corps Volunteers with the education and skills to serve successfully abroad—and, in turn, helps you earn your advanced degree.
Minimum business casual attire requested
RSVP link

On-Campus Interviews
Interview for off-campus positions on-campus through the On-Campus Interview Program. The organizations below have deadlines approaching! Apply for consideration through Careers4Terps (after you log in, search for the employer or the position title to locate the application instructions).

OCI Deadlines:  
Tuesday, February 23
  • Cvent, Client Success Consultant, Sales Associate, Sales Internship, etc.
  • Bank of America Merrill Edge, Financial Solutions Advisor Trainee
  • Insight Global, Recruiter/Account Manager

Wednesday, February 24
  • srcLogicConsultant
  • Target Corporation, Executive Intern / Executive Team Leader

Thursday, February 25
  • Vistaprint Digital, Product Management Intern

Workshops

Monday, February 29, 2016 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library - University Career Center
Did you know that many internships and entry-level jobs look for candidates with professional-level knowledge of social media? Pick up valuable skills for your resume during this workshop, which will provide background on how to run social media platforms as part of an internship or job.
Please RSVP for this event via the ARHU Student Affairs Facebook page

Wednesday, March 02, 2016 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3rd Floor, Hornbake Library, South Wing).
Sign up for an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Senior HR Specialist from OPM to have your questions answered about federal resumes. A copy of your resume is highly encouraged.
RSVP link         

Thursday, March 03, 2016 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you are at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? To help you with your internship search, we will discuss resources, tips, and strategies.
RSVP link         

Other Opportunities

Wednesday, March 02, 2016 • 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Online: Google Hangouts Platform
Do you know how a bill becomes a law? Well, do you know how a bill becomes a bill?
Or have you ever wondered what it would be like to work for Congress or a Congressional Committee? Well join this Google Hangouts to gain inside tips and tricks from a UMD alum, Pamitha Weerasinghe, a Professional Staff member on the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
  


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Lee Penn
University Career Center & The President's Promise
Graduate Assistant, Career Foundations
Campus Address: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Street Address: 4130 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20742

CAREER the Turtle…because SUCCESS starts here.

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