XFINITY
Center (formerly Comcast Center)
Wednesday,
September 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday,
September 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Prep
videos:
Career Fair Prep Walk-In Hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
3100
Hornbake Library, South Wing *Printed resume required for critique.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Connecting Your Career Path: LinkedIn Info-session and Photo-shoot
Tuesday,
September 16, 2014 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location:
Resource Room - University Career Center & The President's Promise
The
University Career Center is offering two dynamic hour-long sessions for
students to learn how to customize layout, formatting and content appropriate
for a strong LinkedIn profile! After the seminar, students will have the
opportunity to have their profile picture taken, followed by a guided LinkedIn
profile tutorial with one of our Peer Career Educators. Take advantage of this
opportunity to strengthen your online professional presence! It is strongly
advised that attendees come dressed in attire that would be suitable for a
professional headshot for your industry. RSVP.
Finding an Internship at the Career & Internship Fair
Tuesday,
September 16, 2014 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location:
Oakland Hall Multipurpose Room (Room 0204)
The Fall
Career & Internship Fair is quickly approaching and now is the time to
start preparing. For two days (September 17 & 18), 200+ employers will pack
into The XFINITY Center (formerly Comcast Center) to recruit UMD students for
full-time jobs and INTERNSHIPS. This program will help you learn how to
maximize your chances of landing an internship this spring or summer while
participating in our career fairs. RSVP.
Internship Interviews: How to Stand Out from the Competition
Monday,
September 22, 2014 • 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location:
University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library,
South Wing)
When
searching for internships, it is important to effectively articulate your
experiences in an interview setting. This interactive session will help
students learn about different types of interviews (in-person, phone, Skype,
group, etc.) and how to effectively handle each one. We will also discuss the
power in storytelling and provide an effective formula to help your story stay
on track. This session is intended to be fun and provide students with an
opportunity to practice! RSVP.
Mock Interview Clinic
Wednesday,
September 24, 2014 • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location:
3100 Hornbake Library - University Career Center
Need
help preparing for an interview? Would you like to gain valuable interviewing
tips from employers BEFORE the interview? Need someone to practice your
responses with? Come and meet with employers from a variety of sectors and
practice your interviewing techniques with them in order to prepare for the
real thing! HOW TO
REGISTER!
EMPLOYERS
VISITING CAMPUS
JPMorgan Chase Information Session: Employer Networking Sessions
Tuesday,
September 16, 2014 • 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location:
Prince George's Room - Stamp Student Union RSVP.
RESOURCES
Seeking part-time on-campus employment? Watch the Finding
a Part-time Job on Campus video to hear student employees and employers
share their application tips and work experiences!
