With the start of the spring semester, comes the stress and anxiety of what you're going to do after you graduate. "Real life" is fast approaching and there's a lot of pressure on students to find a job quickly and immediately after graduating.
Being proactive in your job search and applying to jobs now is the most practical way of taking control of your future. One of the best way to start the job search process is by attending a variety of career fairs.
These career fairs are specifically geared towards helping you find jobs with employers who are looking to hire. UMBC has it's Spring Career and Internship Fair coming up later this month, but there are also career fairs meant for students held off campus!
The BEYA Stem Conference is a career fair tailored towards those receiving degrees in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. For three days, the Conference brings together students and potential employers looking to hire. Graduate school admissions reps will also at the Conference. You are not required to attend all three days.
The event is open to all students!
It will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park.
The deadline to register for the conference is this Monday, February 6, at 5PM. Information on how to do so can be found here: http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/fairs/beya2017.php
A list of the employers attending the Conference can be found here: http://s4.goeshow.com/ccgroup/beyastem/2017/exhibitor_list.cfm
The Conference is the perfect place for you to find a job and learn about graduate school, but also help you develop your networking skills. Making connections in the job market is extremely important. The more you do to create and foster these connections, the more likely it is that you'll find a valuable experience with people who know you.
