Welcome to Career Month, designed to help students from first-year to PhDs "Explore what's possible and create what's next." Join us each week for events such as industry-focused mini-fairs with employers/alumni, workshops, and employer site visits.
The transition from student to professional doesn’t happen overnight — it happens through a series of intentional conversations. Whether you are a first-year student exploring possibilities or a senior ready to launch, Career Month is your platform to build momentum.
Connect with Targeted Industries
Generic career fairs can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated Industry-Specific Fairs to help you find the right fit. By grouping employers by field, you can spend less time navigating a crowded room and more time having high-quality conversations with recruiters who are specifically looking for your skillset.
Practice Your Professional Pitch
A career event is the ultimate "low-stakes, high-reward" environment to practice how you introduce yourself. You don’t need a perfect set of skills to make an impression; you need a clear interest and a few thoughtful questions. Every conversation you have is a step toward normalizing the networking process and reducing the "fear factor" of the job search.
Discover the "Hidden" Roles
Keep in mind that some of the employers attending these fairs might have openings that aren't widely advertised on external job boards yet. By showing up in person, you position yourself at the front of the line. Remember: Preparation + Connection = Opportunity. These events are where the "hidden job market" can become visible.
Maximize Your UMBC Network
Some of the recruiters behind the tables are UMBC alumni who were once exactly where you are sitting. They aren't just looking for resumes; they are looking for fellow Retrievers to join their teams. This shared connection is a powerful tool — don't be afraid to lead with it and use that to your advantage.
Put This Into Action
Ready to see where your degree can take you? Mark your calendar for our specialized Industry Fairs and start building the connections that count.
One conversation can change your trajectory. Reach for the stars and go!
Be sure to also check out careermonth.umbc.edu and our full list of events to keep you busy all month long.
]]>Registration is OPEN!
Attendee & Education Session Registration
Date: March 27, 2019
Venue: Turf Valley Resort
2700 Turf Valley Road
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
Don't miss the largest Life Sciences Showcase in the region. Attend the
education sessions, join us for the keynote lunch or just attend the
showcase and After Party. So many options and a lot of new features.
Be part of the largest biotech / pharmacuetical conference in the area. Highlights include:
You don't want to miss this opportunity and it's FREE to attend the exhibit hall and After Party if you register before March 11th. Don't delay!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Agenda:
12:30pm - 2:00pm Keynote Lunch
2:00pm - 6:00pm Showcase Open
Education Sessions
(You may sign up for 2 education sessions, but please note the times of the sessions when registering.)
2:15 pm - 3:45pm
Education #1 - Recruiting and developing talent in the Biohealth Capital Region
Education #2 - Single Use Technology presentation by AstraZeneca.
Single Use technology has been used successfully for decades to improve the flexibility of existing stainless steel manufacturing plants. More recently, entire production facilities are being designed with single use flow paths. AstraZeneca’s Director-level process and manufacturing team leaders will discuss AZ’s journey from the introduction of single use through current production strategies and the establishment of a single use management system.
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
Education #3 - State of the Market. Panelists from different sectors of the industry to discuss trends and the state of the market.
Education #4 - BIO 101: Overview of upstream & downstream BIO processing + cGMPS
Whether you are entirely new to the industry and trying to figure out how terms like process development, mammalian cell lines, and protein purification apply to what your company does, or you’re currently working in a GMP environment and looking for a way to grow your skills and knowledge to advance your career, this program is for you.
6:00pm - 7:30pm After Party -
Food and live music by The Fluid Guy and magic by Andrew Lees, Fina Biosolutions.