Are you looking for career path possibilities or searching for job opportunities? 

On April 5, 2017, we will be hosting our annual "Career Paths for Graduate Students" dinner. This event places specific focus on jobs for graduate students receiving master's and doctoral degrees from all disciplines. 

Employers will cover all disciplines. Please RSVP below to reserve your spot! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about career possibilities and to network with employers of their interest. Food will be served. Please arrive at 4 pm to sit down and eat. The program will begin at 4:30 pm. 

Career Paths for Graduate Students

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

4:30 – 6:00 PM

UMBC Campus - Commons, 3rd Floor, Skylight Room

Dinner will be served.

Roundtable discussions with employers who hire candidates with advanced degrees.

(ALL EMPLOYERS WILL HAVE JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Please bring updated CVs.)

Attire: 

Business casual. It is also recommended that you bring your CV to the event. 

We strongly recommend graduate students to have their resume reviewed by a Career Center advisor. Drop-ins are (Monday-Friday between 2-4 PM). For more information, please go to http://careers.umbc.edu/students/documents/resumes/.

Moderator:

Diane Crump-Fogle, Associate Director of Career Programming and Events, UMBC Career Services Center

During this "speed networking" event, students will share dinner with representatives from several organizations and learn about expectations for positions that require advanced degrees, application processes, and job opportunities.  Many of the representatives are UMBC alumni or part of organizations that have UMBC alumni among their current employees.  

Program:

• 4:00 Arrive, get food and choose an initial table.
• 4:30 Welcome: Renetta Tull, Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Student Development & Postdoctoral Affairs
• 4:35 Opening Comments: 
• 4:40 Introduction of Employers: Diane Crump-Fogle
• 4:45 Remain seated at the initial connect with employers, Round 1 - Moderator, Diane Crump-Fogle
• 5:00 Rotate and connect with employers, Round 2.
• 5:30 Rotate and connect with employers, Round 3. 
• 6:00 End formal program, begin informal discussions. Students are invited to connect with any employer who remains for one-on-one or small group discussions.