ECON Mentoring Program: Receive Career Guidance and Advice from Alumni

 

Date of Orientation: September 24, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Location: Tydings 1102

Register

Are you looking for career advice from someone who knows what you are going through? Have you heard that it's a good idea to get a mentor but don't know how to make this happen? Then this workshop is for you! Whether you are looking to get a jump on your career or you are feeling woefully behind, a connection with an ECON alum can set you on the right track.

We work with the Economic Leadership Council Affiliates, all dedicated and successful UMD ECON Alumni, to provide mentoring and support to students. This workshop will inform you about the Mentoring Program, prepare you for the application, and introduce you to other ECON majors.

First generation, transfer students, and underrepresented minority are especially encourage to attend, but the workshop and the program are open to all ECON majors.

Can't make the Orientation but would still like to participation? Apply here by September 29, 2024

Questions? Contact Ronda Ansted at econcareers@umd.edu

BSOS Suit Yourself Award- priority deadline Sept. 13

BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Award, which supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. Complete the very short application before 

5 pm on September 13, 2024.

Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply.

Virtual Resume Reviews for BSOS Majors

Hiring Managers review resumes as quickly as seven seconds! Will your amazing qualifications stand out?

Gain tips for crafting a skills based resume that gets noticed by submitting your resume to be reviewed by the Feller Center’s Career Planning team. You will then receive tips and wording suggestions via email within a week.

Submit Your Resume

Would an appointment be better for you? The Feller Center looks forward to seeing you in person or during a virtual appointment. Schedule through TerpEngage.

*This program is open to current College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Undergraduate Majors at UMD. Program closes August 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm. 

Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu. View more resume and application prep resources.

Environmental Career Panel- Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) Bay Advocacy Institute for a virtual panel discussion
on environmental careers on Thursday, April 18th , from 5:00-6:30PM.

Students are invited to hear from professionals across the fields of restoration and conservation, and
panelists’ career paths, challenges, opportunities, and more. Registration is required, available online,
and FREE.

Feller Center: Cookie Bytes & Career Insights

All are welcome to join the Feller Center's Career Planning team next week for a sweet treat on Valentines Day!

U.S. CFOC Pathways Internship and Career Fair

The CFO Council Pathways initiative is hiring Financial Management Interns across the Federal Government! This opportunity is available to current college sophomores and juniors majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or Data Analytics. Positions are planned to be filled in the greater Washington, DC area, but may also be filled in other locations as determined by each agency.

Eligible students are encouraged to apply directly on USAJobs and/or attend one of two Career Fairs to learn more about the opportunity. 

In-Person Career Fair: 

Friday, December 1, 12-2:30 pm ET at GSA HQ 

(1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC)

Click here to register by November 29th

Virtual Career Fair:
Friday, December 8, 12-1:30 pm (From the comfort of your laptop!).

Click here to register (no deadline).

12/2 International Organization Career Day - 2-4 pm

2023 International Organization Career Day

Sat, Dec 2 · 2-4 pm EST  |  In-person  | Register via Handshake for location

Meet employers! This event is offered exclusively for degree-seeking students from DC area schools, including University of Maryland, Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, University of DC, Catholic University, George Mason University, Galludet University, Howard University, Johns Hopkins University-SAIS, and Marymount University. This event is NOT open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated, but not required. Please bring your school ID, to check in. 

Questions? Contact Sharena Cotellesse Payne at the University Career Center, spayne13@umd.edu.

New York Fed Webinar "Demystifying a Career Path in Economics and Advancing Diversity"

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York would like to invite college students and professors nationwide to attend our webinar: “Demystifying a Career Path in Economics and Advancing Diversity” to be held on Wednesday, October 18, from 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.

The webinar will provide information about careers in economics and aims to broaden awareness of opportunities in the field across a more diverse talent pool. New York Fed economists and research analysts (RAs) will discuss the path to become an economist, why they chose careers in economics, their experience in the field, and the importance of expanding diversity in the profession.

Economists and RAs, as well as representatives from the Bank’s People and Engagement department, will also talk about: tips for success in the field of economics (college and beyond); potential career paths at the New York Fed and in the wider marketplace; the role of RAs and college-level interns in the Bank; and career-planning resources and mentoring information. Additionally, staff from Outreach and Education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will share an overview of the Federal Reserve System.

Date: Wednesday, October 18
Time: 4:00p.m. to 5:30p.m.

Attendees must register in advance.
Please register here: https://cvent.me/ggZv1Z

CIA Careers Information Session

The UMD Fellows Programs is excited to invite BSOS students to the CIA Careers Information Session this Friday, October 6th from 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: 2407 Marie Mount Hall, second floor, in person event!

Please try to attend this session if you are interested in exploring career opportunities at the CIA! Bring your questions for our brilliant recruiter. Also, feel free to bring a copy of your tailored resume. The CIA is the premier agency responsible for providing global intelligence on the ever-changing political, social, economic, technological and military environment. The session will be conducted by an experienced recruiter where she will share tips about characteristics they seek in candidates, the application process, and what it is like to work for the Agency!

Intended Audience:
- All years, ALL majors, are welcome! If you are a freshman or sophomore, this is a great time to think about the process of applying to the CIA (and possible fellowships along the way)!
- Please note that since only US Citizens are eligible to pursue employment in the intelligence community, attendance will be restricted to US Citizens.

Event Details:
Date: Friday, October 6th, 2023
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: In-person (in the UMD Fellows office suite, 2407 Marie Mount Hall, 2nd Floor)

RSVP HERE

Feel free to reach out (fedglobal@umd.edu) with any questions or comments.

Enhance Your Brand, Resume & LinkedIn Critique for BSOS Majors

 Are you ready to make the most of your resume and LinkedIn profile? 

Submit your resume and/or LinkedIn URL electronically for a review by the UMD Feller Center in the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences. 

The Career Planning staff will review your materials and send you an email with top tips to enhance your candidacy. Closes: August 11th, 2023.

Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu. 

 *Open to current BSOS undergraduate students only. 

Real Talk: Being Queer & Your Career

                                

the UMD Community for a panel event and networking opportunity as we go beyond the surface of what it means to be an LGBTQ+ professional.

Panelists will engage in discussion around their experiences being out at work, including conversations around the benefits and limitations experienced by sharing identity in the workplace. Panelists will join us from a variety of settings, including higher education, STEM, consulting, and advocacy-based industries, among others. The second part of this program will also allow for panelists and participants to network and continue conversations around these important topics. Join Career Services professionals, LGBTQ+ professionals, students, and others in the UMD community as we address these important topics related to being out at work.

Register here
Questions? Contact cmnscareers@umd.edu for more information.

NABE Scholars Program

Applications are now being collected for the 2023 NABE Scholars Program. This program, launched three years ago by The NABE Foundation and the NABE Diversity and Inclusion Committee, provides access to valuable learning and networking opportunities for diverse and underrepresented early-career economists and students interested in pursuing a career in applied economics.

This year's cohort of 20 NABE Scholars will receive complimentary registration to the following:
· 2023 NABE Foundation Economic Measurement Seminar (July 17-18, Washington, DC)
· 2023 NABE Annual Meeting (October 8-10, Dallas, TX)
· 2023 NABE Tech Economics Conference (November 8-10, Santa Clara, CA)
· 2024 NABE Economic Policy Conference (February 14-16, Washington, DC)
· one Certified Business Economist (CBE) course of their choice

In addition, each Scholar will be awarded a total travel stipend of $400 and a one-year complimentary NABE membership.
For further information on eligibility criteria and to apply, please visit the 2023 NABE Scholars application portal. Application deadline is May 12.

Federal Reserve Board's Conference on Exploring Careers in Economics

Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve Education (FRE) will welcome students nationwide via webcast to discuss career opportunities and diversity in economics and to learn about career paths within the Federal Reserve System. The event takes place beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on April 4, 2023.

For registration and more information: https://www.federalreserve.gov/conferences/exploring-careers-in-economics-spring-2023.htm

What can I do with my major?

BSOS Peer to Peer Exploration Fair

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 2-5 pm (drop in)

Stamp- Atrium 1107 | Read more

This fair style event will offer BSOS majors the chance to chat with their peers and student leaders about their in and out of class experiences. Stop by for 10-minutes or an hour to grab a snack, pick up some swag (while supplies last), and gain tips to explore career options. This event is open to all students interested in a BSOS major or exploring related career paths.

Highlighted resources:

• Access the Feller Center’s What can I do with my major? resources.

• Meet organizations who offer co-curricular opportunities located on or just off campus.

• Professional LinkedIn Photos offered (2-4 pm)! Pick up tips for your LinkedIn profile too.

• May 2023 graduates are invited to complete the Graduation Survey and receive a BSOS padfolio ($30 value) while supplies last.

Hosted by the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning.
Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team in BSOS at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

International Student Job Search Strategies

Date: October 14, 2022
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual

Interested in hearing how H-1B sponsorship happens from the inside? Dan Beaudry, former head of campus recruiting at Monster.com, shares the potent job search system used by many international students to find U.S. employment. H-1Bs are won in ways you likely don't expect. What you will discover in this presentation may surprise you. Immediately following Dan Beaudry, the University Career Center and Engineering Career Services will help you implement the most effective networking and job search strategies

Register for the zoom link here:  https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUocu2opzopH9Ydd6saZ0vvBffQrxQBHYyh

Check out the Feller Center's resources for international students here: https://fellercenter.umd.edu/career-planning/international-students-job-internship-search

Are you ready for the University Fall Career & Internship Fair?!

 UMD CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR 

The annual Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the University Career Center, provides UMD students and alumni with an opportunity to meet with employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities.  Employers are looking forward to meeting undergraduate and graduate students! Business professional attire is requested. 

 

Review the resources on the Feller Center website to schedule a career planning appointment, find Career Fair prep sessions, or find other tips to help you excel at the Fair as well as the Virtual Career Fair Instructions. 

 

 For more information & register information click below

go.umd.edu/fairseries       

PREPARE TO ATTEND: 

STEPS TO COMPLETE TO ATTEND THE FAIR

1. Register for each day of the Fair that you will attend. 

2. Customize your resume for the Fair and have it reviewed. 

3. Upload your customized resume and upload it to your Fair registration in Careers4Terps. 

4. Review the organizations attending and make a list of the organizations you would like to engage with. You can find a sample of attending employers below but can find the full list here (virtual) and here (in-person).

5. Review these important preparation tips!

Review a sample of the employers seeking to talk with BSOS students:

 Fri, Sept 23 | 11am-4pm (Virtual)| View all employers

• Beghou Consulting

• Berkeley Research Group

• Blackstone

• CNA, Institute for Public Research

• Deloitte

• EAB

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

• Hanover Research

• Masa Israel Journey

• ORISE

• SEO Career

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The National Endowment for Democracy

• U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Food & Drug Administration 

• U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Thurs, Sept 29 | 11am-4pm | View all employers

• Apple

• Avascent

• BASIS.ed Texas

• Booz Allen Hamilton

• Bravium Consulting

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• CNA, Institute for Public Research

• Connection

• Epic

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• GEICO

• Institute for Defense Analyses

• JP Morgan Chase

• NASDAQ

• National Security Agency

Fri, Sept 30 | 11am-4pm | View all employers

• Accenture

• Guidehouse

• Ally Behavior Centers

• Amtrak

• CASA

• Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

• Charles River Associates

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Kennedy Krieger Institute

• Teach For America

• The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

• The Fund for American Studies

• National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START)

Questions about this event can be directed to Gabe Pickett, Career Outreach Specialist, at gpickett@umd.edu

Jumpstart Your Job Search: Strategies Workshop

Register through Careers4Terps

Virtual Event

NOON TO 1:30 P.M

Thursday, June 30, 2022 | 12:00-1:30 pm

Are you a recent BSOS graduate (December 2021- May 2022)?
Are you still job searching?

The University Career Center can help you. First. Congratulations! Now, join us for the Jumpstart your Job Search workshop on.

During this session, you’ll learn key components of effective resume writing, essential strategies to launch a successful job search and the fundamentals of netiquette - how to best present yourself in virtual communications. Register today!

View additional job searching strategies on the Feller Center's website.

NABE: Outlook for the Economics Job Market in 2022-23

Outlook for the Economics Job Market in 2022-23

Thursday, June 30

1:00 PM Eastern

The overall economics job market has been seemingly red-hot of late as evidenced by the number of high-profile economists changing roles. Will this momentum continue through the end of the year when newly-minted economists will find themselves exploring the job market for the first time? Or, will hiring plans be dampened by increasing worries about recession? Has inflation eroded hiring budgets?

How should new economists feel about their job prospects in 2022? Will there be more industry and government jobs available relative to academic-track jobs? How will economic conditions affect hiring for industry and tech-sector jobs ? What are the roles and responsibilities of new economists in various sectors? What technical skills and other tools are most desirable from the perspective of employers?

Are you seeking a job in economics this year? Prepare your questions for our panel of hiring managers and find out what awaits both newly-minted and experienced economists seeking opportunities in industry, academia, and government. Join us to get a complete picture of the economics job market in 2022 and beyond.

Register Here

BSOS Career Chat, ​Sarah Ahmed- ​Research Analyst, Westat

Wondering how to get started in the field of International Development?  Are you interested in the Rangel Fellow program? 

Attend the BSOS Career Chat with Sarah Ahmed who will share her experiences and advice on how you might excel in public service, advocacy, and research. This is your chance to get the inside scoop! Open to all students, but will be of particular interest to BSOS majors.

BSOS Career Chat: Westat

Wednesday, April 6th •  3 - 3:30 pm |  Virtual | RSVP to attend via Careers4Terps 

Sarah Ahmed, ANTH ‘19 | Research Analyst, Westat

With a strong commitment to public service and advocacy, she has experience working in international development, policy, and social science research. Previously, she worked as a Gender and Markets intern at the United Nations Foundation, as well as several NGOs and think tanks. As a Rangel fellow, she intends to join the U.S. Foreign Service as a Public Diplomacy officer. Sarah graduated from the University of Maryland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a minor in Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation. She speaks Urdu and English and plans to attend Georgetown University for her graduate studies.

Our alumni want to hear from our students!  This will be an engaging session, and we encourage students to ask questions throughout. Students usually ask questions about their background, classes that were helpful, application tips, etc. Check out these sample questions and bring some to the chat! Questions? Contact Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu. 

The Joel & Kim Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning in BSOS is pleased to host the BSOS Alumni Career Chat series. The Chats connect industry-specific alumni/employers with BSOS majors over Zoom.

Workshop: How to Prepare for an Interview

Location: Virtual Event

When: Thursday, March 10 & Monday, April 18, 12-12:45pm

Interviewing takes practice -- and interviews do not need to be perfect. You will say "um” at certain points. You will get caught off-guard by an unexpected interview question and will need some time to think through how to best answer it. You may need to ask the interviewer to repeat a question because you want to make sure you understood it correctly. These scenarios are okay! We are human. The key is to be prepared and be yourself throughout the interview process.