Jeremiah Sawyer
Role at the UMBC Career Center: Coordinator of Internships & Employment
Q: Where have you earned your college degrees?
A: UMBC
Q: What program(s) did you study? How did you choose your major?
A: I did PSYC w/ a PSYC of the workplace certificate.
I chose my major based on my natural skills, abilities and interests. Though… I did originally start our wanting to study Ancient History.
Q: Tell me about the job and internship process when you were in college. Were you able to find job/internship positions that were related to your major or your career interests?
A: It’s amusing to be on the internship team as a staff member since I did do an internship with them (Kerry & Christine) while a student. I searched around UMBCworks and applied to a few things, but got my own internship by applying directly to Discovery Communications. It was hard for me to find things that matched my interests (Human Resources), but it has improved since then.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
A: “Desire is when you do what you want, will is when you can do what you do not want.”
Q: Why should students visit the Career Center?
A: You should come to the Career Center to get started with what you are doing. Not everyone is looking for their career or internship right now, and that is okay. Many times we can help you start looking for part-time/on-campus positions, or connect you to an employer that comes on campus, and/or etc. If you just want to come by to ask us questions, we would be happy to answer them.
Q: What is your favorite aspect about UMBC?
A: I like the diversity of the students and the way the University supports most of their efforts and energies in to making UMBC even better than it is. Also, URCAD is a really awesome day for everyone; if you haven't been, you should go.
Q: What is one item on your bucket list?
A: I'd like to go backpacking in Peru one day....
Q: What is one aspect of the DC/Baltimore area that you often explore?
A: The Mall. I've been there a million times, but I always find something new or fun to do.
Want to connect with Jeremiah or any of our great Career Center team? Call our office at 410-455-2216 or check out our contact us page here: http://careers.umbc.edu/aboutus/
