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UMD Career Center events and services

Below are some events that you should consider attending in the next few weeks and this semester. A full detailed calendar can be found at https://careers.umd.edu/events-calendar 

CAREER ASSISTANCE
The University Career Center has converted all in-person career advising to virtual appointments. Students should schedule individual virtual appointments through Careers4Terps.

Resume Review with an Undergraduate Peer Career Educator | Monday-Friday, 3-5pm via Zoom
Click here to log into Careers4Terps and schedule a 25 minute resume review.

UPCOMING EVENTS
AGNR: So You're Thinking About Graduate School?
Thursday, October 8, 2020
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join the University Career Center and the College of AGNR as we help students explore graduate school options. The first half of this workshop will be an introduction to applying to graduate school. The second half will be a panel of current graduate students discussing their experience and tips for applying as well as the perks and realities of being a grad student.

Careers in Environmental Justice
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Environmental justice is defined as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

Students attending this virtual event will hear and learn from a variety of professionals working within environmental justice. Students will also get the opportunity to network and learn about potential volunteer, internship and job opportunities.

CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

How to Write a Scientific Research Resume
Thursday, September 17, 2020
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Think you know how a scientific research based resume should look and what to include to be a competitive applicant? Join an employer partner and a University Career Center staff member as they discuss the key points of a research based resume and what mistakes to avoid.

Making the Most of the Career Fair (PPWS)
Monday, September 21, 2020
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn about how best to prepare and make the most of the Fall Career & Internship Fair 2020!
You'll learn how to do your research in advance of the fair, navigate the fair and how to interact with employers. 

EMPLOYER EVENTS
Fall Career & Internship Fair
The Fall Career & Internship Fair will take place over the course of three consecutive days:
Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 12 p.m.-5p.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2020, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.

All days of the fair are open to ALL University of Maryland students and alumni. Students be sure to use these resources to prepare for the fair and to see who is attending the Fall 2020 fair.