Having an on-campus job and getting a notation on your
transcript that tells employers you made the effort to enhance your
professional development!
Make your campus experience count! Enroll in PRAC 102 Building Skills for Career Success TODAY! Take a look at this short video clip to learn more.
Enrollment is limited to the first 100 student employees. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Click HERE to enroll in this zero credit practicum for Fall 2016. Also, obtain the Syllabus below (SEE DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD). The deadline to enroll for fall 2016 is 4pm on this Wednesday, 10/5.
Open to all levels and majors.
Must be a UMBC student employee working at least eight hours per week on campus.
Supervisor endorsement will be requested.
QUESTIONS, please contact Caroline Bodnar at the Career Center at carolc@umbc.edu or (410) 455-2216.
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The contest is open to any currently enrolled student who is completing a Summer 2016 research, internship, or co-op experience at least part-time (minimum 10 hours a week).
You must be enrolled at UMBC in Fall 2016.
Winners will be asked to verify experience if not currently enrolled in the UMBC Practicum Notation.
We recommend your Twitter account be public in order for pictures to be accessed.
Follow @UMBCcareers.
Submit your photo(s) via Twitter from July 27th, 12:00 p.m. through August 24th, 8:00 p.m. using the hashtag #UMBCintern.
Thinking about what photo to take? Here are some ideas:
1) Take a picture in front of your company sign.
2) Find as many UMBC current students and alumni to be in the picture with you while at work.
3) Show us a picture of your internship in action.
4) Bring UMBC gear to work and show your school pride at your internship.
To be considered a valid entry, you must be following @UMBCcareers, include one picture in your tweet, and your placement site must be identifiable either through the tweet (mentioning the company or organization name) or the picture (such as a photo in front of a company sign).
Only one entry (one photo) will be accepted per day per Twitter handle.
Up to three entries per person will be accepted throughout the entire contest.
Three winning students will be notified about their prizes via email and Twitter in late August.
Students who enter the #UMBCintern contest are encouraged to fill out the Intern of the Week form for a chance to be featured on the Career Center’s myUMBC page and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Students who complete the Intern of the Week form must be enrolled in the Career Center’s zero-credit Practicum course.
The Career Center will randomly select three winners, who will be notified via Twitter Direct Message by August 26th. All three students will be featured as the UMBC Intern of the Week in the Fall. Grand prize is a Five Guys prize pack (gift card and additional swag) and 2 runner-ups will receive Five Guys Gift Cards. You must contact the Career Center with 48 hours of notification to receive your prize or the next alternate will be contacted.
By submitting a creative work for this contest, you acknowledge and agree to UMBC’s Terms and Permissions. A picture being retweeted by the UMBC community or the general public does not increase your chance of winning or count as an additional entry. This contest is not associated with Twitter.
Address questions or concerns about this contest to Caroline Bodnar via carolc@umbc.edu.
]]>The Mosaic and Career Center is currently seeking a Fall Paid Intern to work at least 10 hours per week. The attachment below will connect you to the full position description.
The intern will create and help facilitate culturally-focused, interactive and fun activities targeted to the UMBC Latinx and Hispanic student community, serve as a peer advisor to student leaders, and assist with connecting Latinx and Hispanic students with staff, faculty, and alumni. Events will be coordinated through Student Life’s Mosaic Center in collaboration with the Career Center. The intern’s main role is to help and support Latinx and Hispanic students in building community and connections with campus leaders, accessing on/off-campus resources, and preparing for their life and career goals beyond UMBC.
This position is open to all majors and the selected intern will be
paid $10 per hour or a stipend in the amount of $1200 pending
satisfactory work evaluations. The internship is for the Fall 2016
Semester with possible rehire offer for Spring 2017 pending a
satisfactory final evaluation. A minimum of 10 work hours per week are
required.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY TO INTERN POSITION 9285287 on UMBCworks ASAP. Position posted till filled.
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The end of every year is full of huge changes - some students have graduated, some are much closer to graduation, and some are just entering college. No matter what stage of the college process you are in, every single student needs a chance to relax after a long year of classes. Summer is the best time for relaxation, but it is also a great time to plan for your future. There are many steps you can take this summer to help reach your career goals:
First, it is important to set up a strong and professional LinkedIn account. This can help you establish strong connections with previous and potential employers who could potentially be very helpful in future job searches. The Career Center website has agreat resource to help you get started creating your account.
LinkedIn can also help you network with UMBC alumni. The Career Center has a LinkedIn group for students to network with alumni that can be foundhere, called the UMBC Alumni-Student Networking Group. I would definitely suggest that you request entry into the group – networking opportunities are an important part of the career search and the earlier you start the more connections you will have in the future.
Summer is also a great time to perfect your resume. There are many helpful resources online, likethis career guide andthis page of our website. The Career Center will also be open this summer, so stopping in for a drop-in appointment or making a longer appointment with a career counselor is an option. Resumes may not be the most fun to update, but they are important when you are searching for a job.
Finally, it is always important to further explore career options. Although most people have a goal and a dream job, it may be important to plan a way to achieve that goal. Some people may still be undecided as to what exactly they plan to do with their lives, and this is a great time to explore options.
Last summer, I spent weeks thinking about my future and my major, and I eventually realized that I needed to change my focus within my major. I am now much more content and am much more positive about my future than I was at the end of last year. I would definitely suggest taking the time to think and plan this summer because it will be much easier and less stressful without classes as a distraction.
There are many Career Center resources that can provide ideas about how your major can transfer into a future career, like theMajor Sheets and theLinks by Major. Making appointments with career counselors can also be very helpful in developing realistic future goals, so if you are stressing over your future it may be helpful to contact the career center.