RESOURCES
BSOS Undergraduate Experience Funds: BSOS students who have secured an unpaid winter or spring experiential learning opportunity and have financial need should apply for this funding opportunity. Deadline is Dec. 1!
Internship deadlines for Spring 2020 (and some summer 2020) are approaching. Check out the internship planning resources below by visiting https://
- What is an internship?
- Finding an internship
- Timetable & checklist
- Tips for getting started and links to opportunities
- Start applying for openings posted on Careers4Terps
MEET EMPLOYERS/WORKSHOPS
- Evaluating Job Offers and Salary Negotiations Workshop, Wednesday, November 13 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- Midwest Law School Virtual Fair, Wednesday, November 13 • 11 am-3 pm | Virtual Event
- Central Intelligence Agency - Office Hours with Directorate of Operations - RSVP for a 20-minute appointment, Wednesday, November 20 • 10-11:40 am | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- Central Intelligence Agency - Office Hours with Directorate of Analysis - RSVP for a 20-minute appointment, Wednesday, November 20 • 10-11:40 am | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
PANELS & INFO SESSIONS
- International Affairs Graduate School Panel, Wednesday, November 13 • 3-4 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- Teach English in France Information Session, Wednesday, November 13 • 5-6 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- International Internships Panel: Student Perspectives, Wednesday, November 20 • 12-1 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
- Army ROTC Information Session, Wednesday, November 20 • 4:30-5:30 pm | University Career Center, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
How companies are using AI in the applicant process: From screening questions to interviews to job offers, many employers are using AI in the hiring process. Check out this article by Vault to learn more: Tips for Navigating the Job Search Process in the Age of AI
Adding a new assignment to your class? Schedule a meeting with the Crystal Sehlke, csehlke@umd.edu, to discuss activities that connect course content to career options or marketable skills.
THANK YOU! EVENT UPDATES
Intern for a Day: The fall 2019 Intern for a Day matching process is wrapped up, and 310 undergraduate students matched with one of 150 host options! BSOS was the most represented college, making up 30% of total students. Additionally, several of the majors with the highest number of students placed are in BSOS, including: PSYC (27), GVPT (16), ECON (15), HESP (14), and CCJS (14). Thank you for spreading the word about this great event!
Geographical Sciences Career & Internship Fair: Eighty-seven (87) students attended the event and networked with employers from 14 organizations. Attendees learned about organizations, current job/internship openings, and graduate programs in fields of Geography and GIS. Thanks for co-hosting this event, Department of Geographical Sciences!
Applied Economics Career & Internship Fair: A total of 134 students and alumni attended this event and met with employers from 22 organizations. While the majority of attendees were ECON students, a handful of students came from other BSOS majors including GVPT, PSYC, and ANTH to explore career options and apply for openings!
