Monday, February 25, 2019

Career Center Drop-In Assistance

Did you know the Career Center has free DROP-IN ASSISTANCE?

You can drop in Monday-Friday anytime between 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the University Career Center (3rd floor - Hornbake)  to meet with a Peer Career Educator.  No appointment necessary!

Drop-ins are for quick questions and tips on the following topics:
  • Resumes
  • Cover Letters
  • Careers4Terps portal
  • BASICS (1st steps) in internship & job searching
  • BASICS (1st steps) in interviewing
** To maximize your drop-in experience for resume and cover letter reviews, please bring a printed hard-copy with you.**

If you want to discuss the following topics, please schedule an appointment:
  • Personal statements
  • Mock interviews
  • More advanced search strategies for internships & jobs
  • More advanced interviewing strategies
  • Choosing a major
  • Applying to graduate school

CAREER ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS (30 minute scheduled appointments)
For more in-depth assistance, schedule an appointment.   The Career Center is here to help you find the correct resources, programs and services for your needs.  Topics may include:
  • Choosing a Major, Career Exploring, Career Fields and Industries
  • Preparing for Interviews
  • Searching for Internships or Jobs
  • Networking, Informational Interviews and Applying to Graduate School

Appointments are scheduled through Careers4Terps (C4T), the UCC's online job/internship database. EVERYONE SHOULD MAKE A C4T account!!  Login using your UMD Directory ID. Schedule an appointment by clicking on C4T's “Calendar” tab. You may be asked to answer some questions to update your account the first time you log in.