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CAREER GUIDE

2020-2021

A Special Thank You to Our Employer Partners

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Caroline Baker

Assistant Vice President for Careers and Corporate

Partnerships

Christine Routzahn

Director

Welcome

The past few months have challenged all of us, with a pandemic, online classes, racial injustice, and a changed economy.

At the Career Center, we have spoken with many of you and have heard your stories about navigating these uncertain times. We are aware of the challenges that the current climate may pose to your career plans and remain committed to providing support to help you overcome them. Whether you are considering graduate or professional school, seeking an internship to gain experience, or employment after graduation, your success and career satisfaction are the primary goals of the Career Center staff at UMBC.

Career Center staff want to help you discover possibilities, gain experience through internships and research, and empower you to turn your strengths and interests into a meaningful career path.

The Career Guide is one of the tools that we have created to assist you with the career exploration and preparation process. In the following pages, you will find relevant and valuable information and exercises pertaining to all aspects of the internship and job search process including how to present yourself confidently in your r?sum?s, write a cover letter that stands out from the rest, and promote yourself in interviews whether in person or remote.

Additional resources, including thousands of jobs and internship opportunities in UMBCworks, can be found on our website: careers.umbc.edu. Our website also features a step-by-step guide to choosing and applying for graduate school.

Most importantly, take advantage of all the resources available and partner with us as you take steps toward realizing your career goals. We can help you explore your career options, weigh decisions, and connect you to employers seeking to hire UMBC talent. Whatever path you choose, the Career Center team is committed to helping you with this process.

Best wishes on your career journey! We are here for you.

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TEAM MEMBERS

Sue Plitt

Associate Director for Employer Relations and Recruitment Programs

Paige Bauder

Assistant Director for Employer Relations and Recruitment Programs

Anna Pittinger

Recruitment Coordinator

Dustin Eby

Program Assistant

Diane Crump-Fogle

Associate Director for Career Development

Caroline Bodnar

Assistant Director for Career Development

Rachel Bachman

Career Specialist

CAREER SPECIALISTS TEAM

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INTERNSHIPS AND EMPLOYMENT TEAM

Kacie Lawrence

Associate Director Liaison to Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Chrisi Giannakaris

Assistant Director Liaison to Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences

Susan Hindle

Assistant Director Liaison to Natural Sciences

Jeremiah Sawyer

Assistant Director Liaison to Humanities, and Social Sciences

Jen Spencer Heilman

Assistant Director Liaison to Information Technology

Annie Weinschenk

Assistant Director for the Maryland Technology Internship Program

Donna Camp Benner

Office Manager

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AT A GLANCE

CAREER COUNSELING AND ADVISING

? Alumni Career Services ? Career and Major Exploration Counseling ? Career Assessment Instruments ? Graduate and Professional School Preparation ? Individual Appointments and Express Hours ? Practice (Mock) Interviews and Interview Prep ? R?sum?, Cover Letter and CV Critiques ? Personal Statement Reviews

NETWORKING AND RECRUITING EVENTS

? Alumni Networking Programs ? Career Fairs ? Diversity Recruitment Event ? Information Sessions and Tables ? On The Road: Employer Site Visits ? Virtual Interview Day ? UMBC Connects

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

? Career Month (Spring) ? Dependable Strengths Workshop ? Dining Etiquette Dinner ? Graduate School Seminar ? Building Skills for Career Success Course

(PRAC 102) ? Senior Success Seminar ? Workshops by Request

Full calendar of events available at careers.umbc.edu

CAREER RESOURCES

? Career Assessments (Focus, MBTI) ? Career Guide and Informational Handouts ? Graduate School Guide ? Online Workshops ? Online Career Library (Vault and more) ? Social Media

(Facebook, Twitter, myUMBC, Instagram) ? UMBCworks -- Job and Internship Database ? Weekly E-newsletter

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

? Intern Success Practicum (PRAC 95/98/99) ? The Inside Scoop: Internship and Career

Opportunity Panels ? UMBC Intern Week ? Job and Internship Strategy Coaching ? Support for Academic Credit Internships ? UMBCworks -- Job and Internship Database

University of Maryland, Baltimore County 1000 Hilltop Circle, Math/Psychology 201 Baltimore, MD 21250 410-455-2216 careers@umbc.edu

STANDARD VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

EXPRESS APPOINTMENTS

MONDAY-FRIDAY

2:00 PM-4:00 PM

PLUS TUESDAY

5:00 PM-7:00 PM

Quick 15-minutes appointment for: R?sum? critiques, cover letters, overview of services

SCHEDULING A VIRTUAL CAREER COACHING APPOINTMENT ONLINE

Career Center professionals are available for virtual appointments Monday through Friday. Students and alumni may schedule individual 30- or 60-minute appointments through UMBCworks. Career specialists support a multitude of appointments including r?sum? reviews, job/internship search assistance, interview prep, graduate school assistance and major decision making. Log into your UMBCworks account. Click "Schedule Appointment" on the homepage, under the "Quick Links."

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