BSOS faculty and staff: Thank you for reviewing the information below and sharing it with your department and students.
RESOURCES
The UMD Portfolio Project: The UMD Portfolio Project is a campus-wide eportfolio initiative that gives students the opportunity to highlight skills, experiences, and learning through a set of curated works in an online platform - Portfolium.
Review additional tips and resources for developing your professional brand, offered by the University Career Center @ BSOS.
FAIRS/NETWORKING
- Everything I/O Psychology Event, Wednesday, October 30 • 5-7 pm | 1140 A-B Biopsychology Building
- Applied Economics Career & Networking Fair, Wednesday, November 6 • 6-8 pm | Stamp Student Union, Colony Ballroom
WORKSHOPS
- Networking and Resume Tips for the Applied Economics Fair, Monday, November 4 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- Intern for a Day: Winter Break in NYC - Mandatory Orientations, November 5-8 • times vary | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
PANELS
- Careers in Bay Health and Restoration, Monday, November 4 • 5:30-6:30 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- Careers in Creative Arts Therapy, Tuesday, November 5 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- How to Find an Internship, Friday, November 8 • 12-1 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
Promote Services for Students with Disabilities: Do you have two minutes at the beginning of your class to share? The University Career Center would like to educate students about career prep services for students with disabilities. To schedule a visit or discuss further, please contact Nancy Forsythe, Faculty Specialist/Employment of Students with Disabilities, nforsyt2@umd.edu
Promo images: Download the PowerPoint deck and delete the slides you don't need, or download jpeg images for specific events.
Career assignments: Integrate a career exploration or professional development assignment into your course. Preview available assignments.
THANK YOU! EVENT UPDATES
The 11th Annual Language Career & Internship Fair took place on October 16 and was a big success, with 38 employers and 210 students and alumni in attendance! Top majors in attendance included: GVPT (15), COMM (13), LING (11), and SPAN (11).
This quote from an employer sums up the event nicely: "It was enlightening to meet so many ambitious, bright students. I found great value in the event." (Voice of America)
Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, Program Director for the University Career Center @ BSOS, at csehlke@umd.edu.
