Meet 250+ employers at the Fair

UMD Career & Internship Fair- Spring 2024

The annual Career & Internship Fair, hosted by the University Career Center, provides BSOS 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.

Register & review the 250+ employers attending!

https://go.umd.edu/fairs

Feb. 21, 22, & 23

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Stamp Student Union, 1st and 2nd floor ballrooms

DROP IN: BSOS Majors, Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag, Feb. 19 | 12-3 pm | Feller Center- Tydings 2118

PREPARE TO ATTEND:

• Register for each day of the Fair that you will attend through Handshake.
• Customize your resume for the Fair and have it reviewed. Upload your customized resume to your Fair registration in Handshake.
• Review the organizations attending and make a list of the organizations you would like to engage with.
• Drop-ins with Employers: Feb. 16 | 2 - 4:30 pm | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Pizza & Prepare for a Career & Internship Fair | Feb. 19 | 12 - 1 pm | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
• Drop-ins with Employers: Feb.19 | 2 - 4:30 pm | In-person
• University Career Center: Drop-ins: Monday-Friday | 2-4:30pm | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing

Questions? Contact the BSOS Feller Center at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

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!

BSOS Peer Mentor Application Spring '24

BSOS Seniors: Are you post-grad ready?

Jump Start Your Job & Internship Search

April 18 | 5 pm | TYD 2118, Feller Center | RSVP

Are you looking for a job or internship but do not know where to start? Have you begun your search but you are feeling lost? This session will provide students with steps and resources to take control of their job or internship search. Students will also learn how to manage difficult emotions surrounding their search, such as imposter syndrome, uncertainty, and disappointment.

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Mock Interview Clinic

April 18 | 2-5 pm| In-Person

Drop in, last session will begin at 4:30 pm

Practice articulating your skills in a simulated 20-minute interview.

Whether you have an interview coming up or want to build confidence, this event is for you. Students who have completed a mock interview all agree that practicing is the number one way to increase interviewing confidence and identify ways to articulate skills more effectively.

Search Strategy Clinic

12-1 pm | TYD 2118- Feller Center

Upcoming Clinics:

Human Services, April 25

Social Justice, April 26

Federal Government/State, May 2

Wondering how to get started on your next job or internship search? Attendees will have the opportunity to make a plan during the session to jumpstart their search.

BSOS Majors in Consulting: Intro to Consulting

Event Date and Time
February 7, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6pm

Location

3100 S. Hornbake Library, University Career Center

Host
Feller Center in BSOS, the Economics Department, & the University Career Center

What is consulting? How can I get a job/internship in the industry? How can I prepare myself for the application process? As a BSOS Major, what unique qualities can I highlight?
Get answers to these questions and more on February 7th from 4:30-6pm in the University Career Center. This paneled event is designed to give students an overview of the consulting field and a close-up look at the different industries within. Don't miss out on this great event!

Confirmed Panelists:

• Dr. Kenneth Yusko, Co-Founder - Siena Consulting | I/O Psychology Consulting

• Roman Iwachiw, CEO & Co-Founder - FI Consulting | Financial Consulting

• Additional Panelists TBA

Questions? Please contact Ronda Anstead, Career Specialist, at ransted@umd.edu. or Gabe Pickett, Career Outreach Specialist, at gpickett@umd.edu.

RSVP through Careers4Terps

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

Law School Recruitment Fair for UMD Students

Review Programs Attending: Meet 80+ programs!

This in-person event provides a unique opportunity for graduate schools and other law programs to meet face to face with students and alumni considering law school. No registration is needed but you can RSVP on C4T and get a reminder the day before. The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office within Letters and Sciences is partnering with the University Career Center & The President's Promise to present this Law School Fair. This event is open to University of Maryland, College Park students & alumni. 

View more grad school events and Law School Prep Resources for BSOS Majors offered by the Feller Center. 

Explore potential career paths and opportunities through Intern for a Day!

The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects UMD students with alumni, parents, and employers for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields. After participating in a mandatory orientation and completing an application, University Career Center staff match you with an employer of interest for a half- or full-day job shadowing experience or a virtual informational interview.

View a sample list of Hosts for BSOS majors.

What do I need to do to participate?

1. Complete the online, self-paced, mandatory orientation process between September 26 and the end of the day on October 9. You can find the link to add the mandatory orientation to your ELMS profile at go.umd.edu/ifad, starting on September 26.
2. Review the list of hosts that are participating to see who you could shadow in-person or host a virtual informational interview with.
3. If you complete the mandatory orientation on ELMS by the end of the day on October 9, you will receive the Intern for a Day Fall 2022 application by the end of the day on October 10 from the IFAD email address (ifad@umd.edu).
4. Complete the brief application by the end of the day on October 16.

Questions? Please visit go.umd.edu/ifad for more information and email ifad@umd.edu with any questions you may have.

FBI Honors Summer 2023 Internship Program

Ten-week paid internship with the FBI. The 2023 Summer Honors Internship Program seeks undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior), graduate, or post-doctorate student. Students are not eligible if they will graduate before the program start date; exceptions are permitted to students continuing their education in the semester immediately following. Student Program Facts

FBI school certification forms: Email gdenbow@umd.edu at UMD for assistance with FBI certification forms, required for the application.

FBI 2023 Summer Honors Internship Program: Apply

Application Deadline: Aug. 29- Sept. 17, 2022

UMD STUDENTS: MEET FBI RECRUITERS BEFORE APPLYING!

1. FBI Honors Internship Program Information Session, Aug 31, 2022 | 5 - 6 pm

This session will teach students all they need to know about the FBI, its mission, information on upcoming job/internship opportunities, and how to apply. Additionally, a recruiter from the FBI will be discussing what they look for from prospective candidates application submissions and how you can ensure that your application is competitive. Students interested in working with the FBI are highly encouraged to join this session have their questions answered! Access the session link via Careers4Terps. 

2. FBI Mock Interviews, Sept. 1, 2022 | 20 minute slots 4-6 pm

The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be at the UMD University Career Center conducting mock interviews on Thursday September 1st from 4-6pm. This is a great opportunity for students interested in jobs/internships with the FBI to sharpen their interview skills ahead of the Bureaus upcoming hiring season. Spots are limited so register for a 20 minute slot today through Careers4Terps! Deadline to register is Aug. 30, 2022. 

Questions? Contact Gabe Pickett at gpickett@umd.edu at the Feller Center, BSOS. 

Review tips for applying to the FBI, offered by the Feller Center. 

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.

Explore career options and co-curricular opportunities related to Economics!

What Can I Do With My Major? ECON

The “What Can I Do with my Major” resource is a one-stop-shop for students to explore career paths related to their major.

This vital resource offers:

• Job titles/employers of recent graduates
• Opportunities to gain experience (e.g., internships, research, volunteer work, etc.)
• Options to connect to professionals and alumni in their field of interest

Need help exploring your options? Schedule an appointment with the Feller Center’s Career Planning team to talk about the resource above and much more.

Want to start networking but not sure how to start? Drop by the "Networking Strategies" Career Skills Sesh!

Tuesday, April 12 | 4 - 5 pm | Register - In-Person Event | Feller Center, Tydings 2118

Did you know that networking is the most effective search strategy? If you are exploring career options, researching the culture of an organization, or seeking an opening, networking is the best tool. Join us for this practical session and leave with a networking plan and tips and tricks for navigating LinkedIn. Attend this session to:

• Develop your networking plan.
• Learn about tools you have access to as a BSOS major that will help you to expand your network.
• Learn how to conduct an informational interview to maximize the relationship.
• Gain strategies to stay in touch with the professionals you meet along the way.

Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

These informal, practical sessions are open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability.

Questions? Contact Career Advisor, Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Just getting started with LinkedIn? Register for the "LinkedIn Essentials" Skills Sesh!

Tuesday, March 15 • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | In-Person | Register

LinkedIn is a great tool for establishing an online presence, conducting career research, and facilitating connections with other professionals. With over 700 million professionals on LinkedIn, will your LinkedIn profile stand out? Attend this session to:

• Learn which profile sections are essential to complete when networking on LinkedIn
• Understand how to use the LinkedIn network to expand your professional connections, skills, and explore career options
• Know how to integrate your professional brand into your profile to stand out

 Join us for this practical session and leave with a draft of your LinkedIn profile and tips and tricks for navigating LinkedIn. Bring your laptop to make changes/edits to your profile throughout the session.

RSVP TODAY
Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

Questions? Contact Career Advisor, Crystal Marte at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

Career Exploration through Self Assessment (TODAY - 3/1/22)

Tuesday, March 1 • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Register - In-Person Event

Are you struggling to identify your skills? Wondering how you can locate careers that relate to your interests? In this session, we will use FOCUS2, a self-assessment tool offered by the University Career Center, to identify your natural strengths.

Attend this session to:

• Review your FOCUS2 results and examine how your results relate to career path options.
• Identify your key interests and strengths.
• Develop a plan to explore/learn more about career paths of interest.

BEFORE THE SESSION: Complete the Work Interest Assessment, Personality Assessment, and Values Assessment in FOCUS2 to make the most out of this small group workshop.

 
Please email the Feller Center at BSOScareers@umd.edu to RSVP or if you have any questions.

BSOS Career Chats: Fannie Mae - March 3rd

 

Date: March 3, 2022

Time: 3-3:30 pm

Register

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

Noah Murell, ECON ‘11 & ‘17 | Data Science Advisor, Fannie Mae

Noah is currently an Advisor of Data Science in the Single Family Analytics division at Fannie Mae. He is the technical team lead for the Servicing Analytics function of SFA. In his role, he serves as the project initiatives such as: servicer performance modeling, analytics for new workout products, and rep and warrant exposure modeling. He is also a co-lead for the Single Family Analytics Associate Program, which hires, onboards, and trains 20-30 data science associates each year  

Our alumni want to hear from our students!  This looks to 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! Read more about the BSOS Chat series. 

Trying to write your experiences on your resume but not sure where to start? Register for the "Transferable Skills" Sesh!

Are you applying for internships or entry-level positions but feel like you don't have much work experience? Are you having trouble articulating your skills and job responsibilities on your resume?

When faced with internship and job postings, common qualifications listed include:

• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Leadership

These "transferable skills" are all the skills that you take with you from one job to another and are valued by employers. However, it can be challenging to identify your own or articulate those skills on your resume.

During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "Transferable Skills" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you'll learn:

• How transferable skills are viewed by employers
• How to identify your own
• Receive a list of common transferable skills with concrete examples to help you articulate your own

At the end of this interactive session, you will have a better understanding of how to highlight your transferable skills to potential employers as you search for your next position.

The event will take place on March 1st from 12 - 1 PM in Tydings 2118.

RSVP TODAY

Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab)

Questions? Contact Crystal Marte, Career Advisor, at bsoscareers@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

REMINDER: Career Fair Prep for ECON Students - Drop-In Hours this Thursday

Feb. 17, 2 - 4 p.m. | Tydings 2118

Attending the UMD Career & Internship Fair? Stop by the Feller Center, Tydings 2118, with your resume and/or questions for a short meeting with the Feller Center Staff. Read more about the Fair or how to prepare. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Get a Jumpstart on Career Planning and Attend a Skills Sesh!

The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is excited to announced our "Career Skills Sesh" Series** this Spring. This series is designed to give students a jumpstart on basic career development topics and equip them with practical skills!

Our first sesh will take place in-person from 12 - 1 PM on February 15th and will cover Resumes.

Attend to:

• Learn what employers are really looking for on your resume
• Gain strategies and guidance on how to effectively format and tailor your resume
• Update your resume with the in-demand skills employers are seekingPlease bring your draft resume with you to make edits during the session. Students are highly encouraged to bring or ask their questions throughout the session.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Upcoming sessions include:

• Transferable Skills | March 1 | 12 PM - 1 PM | RSVP
• Career Exploration thru Self-Assessment | March 1 | 3 PM - 4 PM | RSVP
• LinkedIn Essentials | March 15 | 12 PM - 1 PM | RSVP

Questions? Contact Crystal Marte, Career Advisor, at bsoscareers@umd.edu

**Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

Schedule a Career Planning Appointment through TerpEngage Today!

The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is excited to offer both in-person and virtual career preparation services to give you maximum flexibility this Spring Semester.

Schedule a Career Planning appointment with an advisor through TerpEngage. We offer resume & cover letter critiques, interview practice, and many other services including:

• Explore Career Options
• Resume or Cover Letter Review
• Internship Search
• Interviewing Preparation
• Networking Options: LinkedIn/Terrapins Connect
• Job Search
• Graduate School Preparation

Use your CAS credentials to log into TerpEngage, click “Schedule an appointment” and select one of the topics below from the “All Appointments topics” box at the top of the screen.

Can’t wait for an appointment or have questions about how to schedule an appointment? Email your career/internship-related questions to bsoscareers@umd.edu.

After you schedule your appointment, complete these steps to make the most of the meeting.
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Need a Space for an Interview? Reserve the Feller Center's Interview Booth!

President Pines giving the booth a test drive!

The Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning in BSOS is happy to offer students the ability to book a private booth for virtual or phone interviews. The interview booth is equipped with semi-soundproof glass, outlets to power your laptop, and a desk suitable for all laptop sizes.

The booth may be reserved Monday through Friday between 9 am - 4 pm. All interviews must conclude by 4:30 p.m. ET. Room reservation blocks have a maximum limit of 90 minutes each.

BSOS majors may reserve the booth for the following reasons:
Virtual interview
Informational interview
To complete timed interview tasks for an application

MAKE A RESERVATION

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to bsoscareers@umd.edu.