Below are featured events and internship/employment opportunities that have recently been posted or have application deadline dates that are quickly approaching!  To see all that the UMBC Career Center has to offer YOU, please visit our myUMBC group page HERE or log into your UMBCworks account!

FEATURED EVENTS….

Resumania at the Career CenterTuesday, February 9, 2016, 10 am – 4 pm   

Don’t let a little bad weather stop you…TONIGHT - Information Session: First Energy CorporationTuesday, February 9, 2016, 6 pm – 7:30 pm

SEE YOU TOMORROW!Summer Job & Internship FairWednesday, February 10, 2016, Noon – 4 pm.  See full list of employers and event details HERE.  Also, Tips for Navigating Career Fairs.  Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes!

NEW! Keys to SuccessMonday, February 15, 2016, Noon – 1 pm

Go On the Road to Morgan Stanley BaltimoreFriday, February 12, 2016, 9:30 am – 2 pm

INFORMATION SESSIONS….

NEW! Information Session: Tenable Network SecurityTuesday, February 16, 2016, 5 pm – 7:30 pm

NEW! Information Session: Morgan StanleyWednesday, February 17, 2016, 5 pm – 7 pm

Information Session: First Energy CorporationTuesday, February 9, 2016, 6 pm – 7:30 pm

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On-Campus Interview Deadlines

Kohl’s Department Stores
Deadline to Apply:  February 11
Interview Date:  February 18

T. Rowe Price
Financial Services Representative
Deadline to Apply:  February 11
Interview Date:  February 25

Morgan Stanley
2016 Operations Summer Analyst Program
Deadline to Apply:  February 21
Interview Date: March 1

DMG Securities, Inc.
Stockbroker/Account Executive
Deadline to Apply:  February 23
Interview Date: March 8

FEATURED FULL-TIME & PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND RESEARCH POSITIONS

AstraZeneca 2016 internship

Leadership Program Opportunity with W. R. Grace

Summer Engineering Co-op with First Energy

Keep an eye on the Career Center website (http://careers.umbc.edu/) for all upcoming events and programs!  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors….this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about career paths…whether you are exploring possibilities or searching for an internship or full-time opportunity!

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Name: Ae Lim Yang

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Position Title: Undergraduate Researcher

Major(s)/Minor(s): Biochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S.

Expected Graduation Year: 2017

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

We study Human Immunodeficiency Virus in our lab to better understand the structural biology of the virus. My group primarily focuses on the Dimerization Initiation Site of HIV and its role in its dimerization mechanism. My responsibilities included gel electrophoresis, making RNA, and gathering the data in powerpoint form.

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

I was looking for a research position during freshman year and looked up all the professors at UMBC. I found Dr. Summers and I was intrigued by the HIV research that he did so I emailed him to ask for a research position. After meeting with him, he offered me a position and there began my journey! It’ll be my third year this summer. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

I think I enjoy the moment when I can finally present my data. I've participated in SURF and Symposium on campus and it was very rewarding to know that everything on the poster was my work. My mentor, Dr. Thao Tran, is always so encouraging and I love working with her. She always interacts with the students with humor and patience. She also recently got her Ph.D. so I'm really happy for that!

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

Definitely through presentations and publications. I have not been published (yet) but during presentations many people came up to me and asked me about my research. They are always so intrigued and I love telling them about my story. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

Do not be afraid to ask! Doors are always open, it's just the matter of you opening it. And if it's locked, find the key. It really isn't that hard. Working in a lab like mine allows you to interact with so many people you otherwise wouldn't have. You end up learning a lot about yourself, and I think that is the best experience of all.

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We’ve had some freakishly nice, warm days lately right? We had a blizzard that melted almost instantly thanks to these 50 and 60 degree days. I even hear birds chirping outside in the mornings, did they ever even go south for the winter? It’s kind of hard not to think about summer with days like this…

We have about three months of break during the summer, which is delightful, but also convenient. It’s a great opportunity to have a job or internship, considering it gives you time to reflect on your career goals, gain experience, and best of all you don’t have to come home at the end of the day and worry about homework or studying. It’s a win-win. Even though summer is a few months away, employers are starting to consider the candidates they’re going to hire for the summer. If you’re about to graduate in the spring, this is a perfect opportunity to consider full-time jobs starting in the summer as well! Whether you’re looking for a job or an internship for the summer season, now is the right time to figure out where you want to apply.

For a perfect opportunity to get a jump start, I highly recommend coming to the UMBC Summer Job and Internship Fair on Wednesday, February 10th in the University Center Ballroom. There will be over 60 employers including NIH, Peace Corps, and PayPal! You can check out the entire list of employers and their descriptions here.

There’s a few things you can do before the fair to make sure you make the most of it and ensure good results:

1.      Research the companies and figure out which employers you want to talk to before the fair. This way you can confidently speak with them about their company’s outlook and goals, as well as why you’d be a good fit with them.

2.      Make sure your resume looks strong before you hand it out to employers. You can look at our resume writing page on the Career Center website, or you can come get your resume reviewed beforehand! You can make an appointment at the Career Center or you can come into our drop-in hours between 2-4 Monday-Friday. The day before the fair we extended our drop-in hours to 10am-12pm and 1-4pm.

3.      Dress professionally! If you need some help, check out our helpful guide here.

4.      Network, network, network. Talk with recruiters, e-mail them after the fair, and consider connecting to them on LinkedIn. There will be a lot of students at the fair, so you want to be sure you stand out.

If you want any more information on this, you can check out our page on navigating career fairs or get in touch with the Career Center by careers@umbc.edu, 410.455.2216, or stopping by Math/Psych 212. 

I hope to see you all there on Wednesday!

Job Description

Opportunity for future leaders interested in the manufacturing environment to join the Grace Manufacturing Leadership Program.  Our program provides individuals with a three-year experience that is focused on developing high-potential employees for possible leadership positions within Grace’s global manufacturing organization. During the program, there are 3 rotations designed to provide a range of manufacturing experience while strengthening leadership skills. Assignments include time in Grace’s manufacturing sites such as Curtis Bay, MD, Lake Charles, LA, Chicago, IL, Albany, OR and Chattanooga, TN.  Program participants are partnered with a senior-level mentor who will follow their progress throughout the program while providing guidance and support.    

Throughout the program, employees learn about the many aspects of our business, receive leadership, supply chain, finance, and Six Sigma training, and develop a professional network for sharing ideas and best practices around manufacturing excellence.

In the Manufacturing Leadership Program participants will have the opportunity for job rotations through multiple disciplines including:

• Process Engineering - Lead a manufacturing process improvement project 
• Project Engineering – Participate in the management of a capital project 
• Productivity– Lead a six sigma supply chain/operations project
• Sales & Operations Planning– Work in conjunction with the sales, manufacturing, and supply chain departments to ensure the right product is made and delivered to our customer 
• Production Supervision- Lead a manufacturing team of hourly employees      

Required Skills

Grace’s Manufacturing Leadership Program is designed for individuals who demonstrate strong leadership and management potential and have a strong interest in the manufacturing field.

• B.S. in an engineering discipline is required, preferably Chemical or Mechanical 
• Meaningful work assignments as a co-op or summer intern, success in the classroom (GPA of 3.2 or higher), and leadership experience
• Must relocate during the program
• Willingness to relocate for future assignments

Job Location

Columbia, Maryland, United States

To Apply:

Please apply to the program by submitting your resume to www.grace.com; careers; Manufacturing/Operations; Manufacturing Leadership Program 2016 Tracking Code 2520-266

Name: Shannon Jackson

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: U.S. Geological Survey MD-DE-DC Water Science Center

Position Title: GIS and Data Analysis Student Contractor

Major(s)/Minor(s): B.S. Environmental Science, Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Expected Graduation Year: May 2016 

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

I am a paid student contracted employee at the USGS Water Science Center right on campus at BWtech North. I work alongside two Geographic Information Systems analysts working under the National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA). I utilize programs such as ArcMap, SAS, R, Excel and Python to analyze and process water quality data used by researchers at the USGS and other agencies. Our data is used to understand whether water conditions are getting better or worse over time and how natural features and human activities affect those conditions. 

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

One of my professors, Joseph School, who manages the GIS and cartography labs at UMBC and teaches two GIS courses (GES 286 and GES 386) recommended I apply for the position. On the same day I emailed the coordinator a copy of my resume, unofficial transcripts, and a portfolio of GIS work. The following day I had an interview, and by the end of the week I was hired! It was a quick process.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

I really enjoy learning hands-on. My Dad has always told me that college is about "learning how to learn." While your grades are a reflection of your capabilities in the classroom, the real test comes when you must translate this knowledge in the workplace. Internships allow you to acquire skills and real-world experience before you are overwhelmed by the expectations of a full time position.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

My work allows researchers across the country to access up to date, reliable data for their projects. This data allows for stakeholders to design and implement strategies for managing, protecting, and monitoring water resources in many different hydrologic and land-use settings across the Nation.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

Start forming relationships with faculty in your department from day one. They are the ones who watch you learn, grow, and improve. They have forged long careers and have connections with employers all over the Baltimore-DC area and even across the country. Don't be afraid to ask them for recommendations or opportunities, because they are here to help. I also recommend signing up for your department's listserv. Professors are constantly sending updates on available positions in our area. Don't be afraid to apply for positions even if you feel under qualified. 

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