Sep 5, 2013

Upcoming Career Preparation Workshops!



How to Find An Internship
Description
Not sure where to start with your internship search? Or, do you feel like you're at a standstill and unsure about the next steps in your search? This workshop is for you! This workshop is part of the Jump-Start Your Internship Search Certificate Program, where students can earn a professional portfolio and certificate in four easy steps while gaining insight into the internship search process. To learn more: www.Careers.umd.edu/InternshipCertificate. For additional information about this event: contact Erica Ely at eely@umd.edu.

When & Where:
  • Monday, September 09, 2013 • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m
  • Tuesday, September 17, 2013 • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Finding an Internship at the Career & Internship Fair
Description
The Fall Career & Internship Fair is quickly approaching and now is the time to start preparing. For three days (September 24-26), a total of 300+ employers will pack into 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 fall, spring and/or summer. For additional information about this event: contact Erica Ely at eely@umd.edu.

When & Where:
  • Tuesday, September 10, 2013 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, September 12, 2013 • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience to Employers
Description
Learn how to best market your study abroad experience to employers during this interactive workshop. This workshop is part of the ARHU Career Series so the information, while relevant to all majors, will be focused heavily on how your experience abroad ties in with ARHU majors. For additional information about this event: contact Kate Juhl at kjuhl@umd.edu.

When & Where:
Monday, September 16, 2013 • 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)


Networking Is NOT a Four Letter Word
Description
We all know the buzz word…. NETWORKING, but how does one network? Where and when are the opportunities to talk to professionals in your field? Learn how to promote yourself and build your network of contacts. Discover how to find opportunities to meet potential employers and professionals in your field at career & internship fairs, online, through contacts and informational interviews. Learn how to find the people you want to network with and how to maintain that network of professionals. For additional information about this event: contact Rachel Wobrak at rwobrak@umd.edu.

When & Where:
  • Tuesday, September 17, 2013 • 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Location: University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

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