Career Services Center

Retail Customer Service
Barefoot Tess
UMBCworks ID#: 9230253 (login to UMBCworks via the Services tab in myUMBC)
Majors: All Majors

Description:
We are an online women's fashion footwear retailer looking for an energetic, organized individual to help with basic tasks within our business.

Duties will include customer service in the retail store, pulling and shipping internet orders, answering customer questions and concerns both over email and on the phone, processing returns as well as some data entry.

If you are interested in fashion or owning your own retail business one day this is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs of running a small independently owned business.

Student Receptionist
techcenter@UMBC
UMBCworks ID#: 9230228 (login to UMBCworks via the Services tab in myUMBC)
Majors:All Majors

Description: bwtech@UMBC is in search of a student employee for a front desk receptionist position. Duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, filing, copying, typing, and various other tasks as assigned. This position is located on South Campus accessible by the UMBC shuttle.

About bwtech@UMBC: bwtech@UMBC provides assistance and services for the growth of successful mid-market and high-growth companies. We promote collaboration and technology transfer between UMBC students and faculty and the growth of student and faculty led companies. The companies at bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park provide a total of about 500 jobs, including more than 30 UMBC students. The companies work closely with 40 UMBC faculty and staff.

Recuirements:
The incumbent must have working knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment; grammar, spelling and punctuation; filing documents; operating manual and automated office equipment; and experience with word processing and other software applications.

Engineers, Architects, Planners
Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP
UMBCworks ID#: 9230238 (login to UMBCworks via the Services tab in myUMBC)
Majors: Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Systems Engineering

Description: WR&A continually recruits excellent entry-level candidates to build the firm's future.

The following employers will be at UMBC to conduct on-campus interviews
with seniors and graduate students for career-related positions. Listed
below are those with application deadlines quickly approaching. For more
details and to apply, visit the "jobs" section of UMBCworks (accessible
via myUMBC under the Services tab). Search for "Interviews I Qualify
For". As you'll need to have an approved resume in your UMBCworks
account to apply for on-campus interviews, be sure to upload your resume
to UMBCworks as soon as possible to allow time for feedback and approval.

Aerotek
Mon, 10/6/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/22/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Recruiter/Entry Level Sales (copy) (UMBCworks position id #9227020)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
All Majors

W.R. Grace and Co.
Tue, 10/7/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/23/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Manufacturing Leadership (UMBCworks position id #9226120)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Wed, 10/8/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/24/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Management Intern (UMBCworks position id #9228589)
Management Trainee (UMBCworks position id #9228590)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
All Majors

Target
Thu, 10/9/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/25/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Executive Team Leader (UMBCworks position id #9229543)
Store Executive Internship (UMBCworks position id #9229544)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
All Majors

Clifton Gunderson LLP
Fri, 10/10/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/26/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Accounting Associate (UMBCworks position id #9229535)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
Accounting

NFDC Internet Connection
Wed, 10/8/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/29/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Web Developer (UMBCworks position id #9229876)
Freelance Flash Designer/Developer (UMBCworks position id #9230021)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
All Majors

MetroStar Systems, Inc.
Tue, 10/14/2008
Deadline to apply on UMBCworks is 9/30/2008

Interviewing for the following positions:
Network Administrator (UMBCworks position id #9229921)
Web Designer (UMBCworks position id #9229922)
System Administrator (UMBCworks position id #9229923)
Web Application Developer (UMBCworks position id #9229924)
ADABAS Software Engineer (UMBCworks position id #9229925)
Systems Engineer (UMBCworks position id #9229926)
Database Programmer/Analyst (UMBCworks position id #9229927)
Interface Designer (UMBCworks position id #9229928)

Students in the following majors should consider applying:
Business Technology Administration
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Information Systems

The following employers will be at UMBC this month to meet with students to discuss their organizations and employment opportunities. These sessions offer students the chance to network and really prepare for the application process and/or interviews with the hosting organizations. Please RSVP via the Events tab in your UMBCworks account (accessible under the Services tab in myUMBC). Hosted by the Career Services Center.

IBM: Wed 9/24/2008, 5:00-7:15 pm, Commons 331

W. R. Grace and Co.: Mon 9/29/2008, 2:00-3:00 pm, Commons 318

XEROX Corporation: Tue, 9/30/2008, 6:00-7:00 pm, Commons 331

Coming to UMBC this fall....

** SRA International -- 10/8
** NSA -- 10/15
** Deloitte -- 10/22
** Northrop Grumman -- 10/29
** Constellation Energy -- 11/5
** GEICO -- 11/12

Corporate Visibility Days are great opportunities to learn more about and network with employers interested in hiring UMBC students. Hosted by the Career Services Center. More details about each Visibility Day will be available at www.careers.umbc.edu

Wednesday, October 1
12noon - 4pm
RAC

Mark your calendar today for UMBC's largest annual job fair; 100+ employers expected. The employer list is being continuously updated and is available at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/fairs/cf2008.php . Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes. Sponsored by the Career Services Center.

ON-SITE OPEN HOUSE / JOB FAIR
Wednesday, September 24th
4pm – 7pm
7070 Samuel Morse Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21045

Aegis Mobile is a provider of wireless certification services for carriers, content providers and aggregators. As a result of the rapid expansion in the mobile content market, Aegis Mobile is experiencing steady growth.

Please email chenry@willmott.com with a current resume and salary requirements to pre-register ASAP!

We are currently seeking individuals to perform testing and analysis of mobile content delivery: QA Analysts, Wireless Analysts and Supervisors

Responsibilities:
Administer test plans for wireless messaging and related data services that include:
Testing discovery and purchase experience for data products from wireless device, web, IVR–message flow, etc.
Testing of mobile content delivery and device compatibility
Testing for compliance with industry and carrier standards, and billing accuracy

Requirements for ALL Wireless Analyst openings:
Experience in the Mobile Industry strongly preferred
Solid written and verbal communications skills required
Proficiency in Excel and Database Administration
1-2 years experience in QA testing or related role desired, but not required
Testing for compliance with industry and carrier standards

Additional Qualifications for QA:
2-5 years experience in QA testing or related role desired,
Familiar with QA processes and procedures; Self starter
Additional Qualifications for Supervisors:
3-5 years experience in QA testing supervisory position or related role desired
Familiar with process improvement techniques into the technical field

We are also hiring for:
ASP.NET UI Developers • Reporting / Business Analyst
Project Managers • Mobile Virtual Lab Engineer

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's Fall 2008 Citywide Job Fair
September 23, 2008
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Hall C
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

This premier recruiting event will showcase employment opportunities with many of the District's top employers, including job opportunities with the Government of the District of Columbia. Recruiters and hiring managers from more than 125 District government, Federal government and private sector employers will be on hand at the job fair looking for qualified jobseekers. In addition, some hiring managers will be conducting on site interviews and issuing tentative offers of employment. This means qualified applicants could potentially leave the fair with a job!

The event is free and open to everyone. No preregistration is needed. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes.

For more information on Mayor Adrian M. Fenty's Fall 2008 Citywide Job Fair visit

Wednesday, September 24
10am-2pm
Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Rd, Ft. Meade, MD

80+ companies including IRS, The Washington Post, SAIC, BGE, and many more. Everyone is welcome; bring lots of resumes. Enter fair via MD Rt. 175 at Reece Rd; must present photo ID, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. For more information: 410.674.5240, jduncan@dllr.state.md.us.

Thursday, October 2, 2008
11:00am-3:00pm
Recreation Center
Johns Hopkins University

A general career fair open to students and alumni seeking jobs, internships or grad/professional school opportunities. Over 120 employers coming!

Some of the participants include:
AAI Corporation
Baltimore Behavioral Health
Chesapeake Financial Group
Defense Intelligence Agency
Detica
Electric Boat Corporation
Global Prior Art
Hazen and Sawyer, P.C.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Joint Warfare Analysis Center, JWAC
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Lombard Securities Incorporated
Missile Defense Agency
National Science Foundation
Northeastern University
Peace Corps
Smithsonian Institution

For the full list of employers visit http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/jobs/careerfairs.html

The Center for Excellence in Education and Booz Allen Hamilton
September 26, 2008 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Booz Allen Hamilton
Newman Auditorium
8283 Greensboro Drive
McLean, VA 22102

From Education to Enterprise: Science and Technology in the Next Generation

The rapid pace of scientific and technologic advances has dramatically increased the importance of education as the engine of the modern, globally competitive enterprise. Listen to the perspectives of renowned experts as they discuss the vital issue of science and technology education, and answer questions in a live, moderated session.

Panel participants include:
■ Dr. George Atkinson, Director, ISGP - Institute on Science for Global Policy

■ Dr. Wanda Austin, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation

■ Dr. Doug Himberger, Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton

■ Dr. John Mather, Senior Project Scientist, James Webb Space Telescope and 2006 Nobel Prize Recipient in Physics

You can attend this session in person at the Newman Auditorium at Booz Allen’s corporate headquarters in McLean, Virginia, or attend remotely via a live webcast. Seats and URLs are available on a first come, first served basis. Please take the time to register and let us know how you will be attending.
To Register Click Here: https://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/invitation.asp?id=/m2c757-M9AJYXG303UE

Women for Hire
Career Expo
October 2, 2008
Thurs. 10am-2pm

The Almas Temple at the Hamilton Crowne Hotel
1315 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Some of the participating employers:
Accenture
AT&T
Best Buy
Cox Communications
CVS Caremark
Defense Energy Support Center
DHS/TSA
Drug Enforcement Administration
Frito-Lay
Intelsat
New York LifeOPNET Technologies
Prince William County Police Dept.
Raytheon
SGT, Inc.
SunTrust Bank
Triple Canopy
U.S. Dept. of State/Diplomatic Security
Walgreens
Waste Management

Important Details:
Free Admission
Register On-Site
Resumes Required for Admittance
Business Attire Required
*As a reminder, you are responsible for your parking fees, if any.

Tue, 9/23/2008, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
University Center Ballroom Lounge

Career Fair Savvy - what does it take to have a successful experience at a career fair with so many employers?

Hear the secrets to making a positive impression from a seasoned Northrop Grumman recruiter. Bob Raybits will talk about knowing and preparing for your audience, your resume, and how to scope out and approach the booth. Sponsored by the Career Services Center.

Biology, Biochemistry and Bio-Informatics Majors
Monday, September 15, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Lecture Hall 1

Economics Majors
Wednesday, September 17, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Lecture Hall 9

Mechanical Engineering Majors
Wednesday, September 17, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Lecture Hall 8

Physics, Math, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Majors
Monday, Septmeber 22, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
University Center 310

Political Science, Anthropology, and Sociology Majors
Monday, Septmeber 22, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Public Policy 206

Information Systems, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering Majors
Wednesday, September 24, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Lecture Hall 8

Psychology Majors
Wednesday, September 24, 12:00PM to 1:00PM
Math/Psychology 322-A

Learn more about how to maximize your employment options during the 2008-2009 recruitment season. Get Info about job market trends, upcoming job fairs, networking events, and on-campus interviews for your major.
Please RSVP via the Events tab in your UMBCworks account.
Sponsored by the Career Services Center.

Saturdays, 10/4 & 10/11, 9am-5pm

Dependable Strengths is a two-part seminar which provides a safe place for graduate-level students to consider career possibilities inside and outside academia. Participants explore "good experiences" for patterns of strengths; explore career paths congruent with strengths; create a report that reflects strengths; learn to use the report to make connections and to improve interviews.

Space is limited; registration deadline is September 29th. Cost: $45. Registration form and more information will are available at http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/dsgrad.php