The semester is underway and there are a LOT of career-related events in the next few weeks just for engineers.
The Career Center is here and available to help you fine-tune your resume, find places to search and apply for jobs and internships, practice your interview skills or network with employers. Be sure to check out our website for lots of great resources and information on how to schedule an appointment.
For now, be sure the following events are on your calendar:
1) US Patent and Trademark Office Information Session: TONIGHT, Tuesday, February 2, 5-6:30 pm, Commons 331
The USPTO is currently hiring patent examiners, and we're holding an information session to meet you! Learn what it's really like to be a patent examiner, what they get paid and why USPTO is one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government®! Then, meet one-on-one with a recruiter to learn more about job qualifications and how easy it is to apply. Interns and Full-time applicants are welcome to attend.
2) Inside Scoop: Engineering: Monday, February 8, 12-1 pm, Commons 331
Come to this lunch time learning session to get the inside scoop on internships and jobs in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering.
Panelists will include UMBC alumni from:
Exelon
Booz Allen Hamilton
Stanley Black & Decker
US Army Test Center @ Aberdeen
3) Summer Internship & Job Fair: Wednesday, February 10, 12-4 pm, UC Ballroom
More than 60 top employers will be in attendance seeking students for summer internships. Engineering employers include:
First Energy
General Electric
McCormick & Co.
Intralox
Fawn Industries
Leach Wallace
A full list is available at: http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/fairs/summer.php
4) BEYA STEM Career Fair and Conference: Saturday, February 20, 10 am -4 pm, Philadelphia, PA
UMBC is organizing FREE transportation to this Career Fair featuring top STEM employers from across the country. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity for networking for both internships and full-time positions.
Advance registration is REQUIRED at http://careers2.umbc.edu/calendar/fairs/beya2016.php .
5) On the Road to GE Middle River Aircraft: Friday, March 4, 8:30 am - 3 pm
The Career Center is organizing this unique opportunity for UMBC engineers to tour the GE Aviation facility at Middle River. Transportation and lunch are provided, but advance registration on UMBCworks is required as space is limited
GE is particularly interested in meeting freshman and sophomore students, so be sure to sign up today!
