Career Services Center

For more information and to apply to USBLS' Budget Analyst position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235119.

For more information and to apply to Prometric's Enterprise Monitoring Systems Analyst position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235175.

For more information and to apply to the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County's Client Support Counselor position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235214.

For more information and to apply to First Mariner Bank's Financial Branch Manager Trainee position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235149.

For more information and to apply to York Telecom's Graphic Designer position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235106.

For more information and to apply to Johns Hopkins Hospital Pharmacy Student position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235279.

FALL 2009 ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWS - Sign-up Deadlines Approaching!

The following employers will be at UMBC to conduct on-campus interviews
with seniors (Dec 09 and May 10 grads) and graduate students for career-related positions. Listed below are those with application deadlines quickly approaching. For more
details and to apply, login to UMBCworks (accessible
via myUMBC under the Jobs & Internships "Topic"). In UMBCworks, click on the Jobs tab and 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.

SEPTEMBER APPLICATION DEADLINES:

** ExxonMobil – Engineering Positions -- CENG, MENG, Civil Engineering, Engineering Mgt majors (deadline 9/29)

** Mutual of Omaha – Financial Advisor -- All Majors (deadline 9/30)

** TAC – Engineer I -- Engineering Management, IS, CE, CS, MENG, ENEE, Systems Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering (deadline 9/24)

** Harris Corporation (will fill schedules at 10/7 Career Fair)

** NSA Corporation (will fill schedules at 10/7 Career Fair)

** Naval Surface Warfare (will fill schedules at 10/7 Career Fair)

** U.S. Census Bureau -- IT Specialist, Math Stat, Stat/Analyst, Geographer, Cartographer -- IS, MCS, BTA, MATH, STAT, CS, ECON, GEOG, SOCY, POLI (deadline 9/18)

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 (access myUMBC under the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC). Hosted by the Career Services Center.

** Kaplan Test Prep – 9/3, 9/9, 9/15; Outside Math/Psych Bldg

** US Department of State -- 9/23/2009, 12:00-1:00 pm, Commons 331

** ExxonMobil -- 9/24/2009, 5:00-6:00 pm, Commons 331 (BIOC, CHEM, MENG, Engineering)

** Jobs with the 2010 Census (pays $16-21/hour!) – 9/24, 11-2pm, Commons Main Street

Thursday, September 3
1-5pm
Verizon Center, Washington, DC

Meet with industry executives from PR, sales, business development, marketing and more. Includes guest speakers. Vendors include Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards, Radio One, and more! Admission tickets ($25 in advance; $35 at the door) includes admission to the Career Fair and Mystics -vs- Seattle Storm game at 7pm. For more details and to purchase tickets at www.mysticstix.com/09careerfair.html

Open to All Job Seekers!

September 9th, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road, Fort Meade, Maryland 20755

Eighty (80+) plus employers will recruit for 2,500+ open positions!

Job seekers should bring several copies of their resumes, dress for success and be prepared to apply for a job and meet prospective employers. There are no fees for job seekers to attend the event.

Job fair sponsors include: Department Labor Licensing and Regulation-Division of Workforce Development, Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation-Anne Arundel One Stop Career Center, Navy Fleet Family and Support Center-Fort Meade, Army Community Service-Fort Meade, and Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation.

For more information concerning the job fair: 410-674-5240, email jduncan@dllr.state.md.us
or visit www.ftmeademwr.com

Friday, September 11, 2009
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20004
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click here for details.

UMBC's largest annual career fair will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar today for Wednesday, October 7th, 11:30am - 3:30pm. Already, there are 80 employers registered.

More employers are registering daily, so keep your eyes out for updated employer lists and tips on making the most of this outstanding networking opportunity at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/fairs/cf2009.php .

SENIOR SUCCESS SEMINAR

JOB HUNTING IS A FALL SPORT... YOU HAVE TO PLAY TO WIN!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
10am-4pm
Commons 3rd Floor

All successful athletes make it their business to know what it takes to make the cut. They start early and make sure they're ready for the competition.

How about you?

Do you know what it will take to find the job you want? When should you start? How will you sell yourself?

It's time to get on the ball! All graduate and undergraduate students graduating May ’10 and December ’09 are invited to join the pros for a full day JOB SEARCH TRAINING CAMP, Saturday, September 12, 10 am-4 pm.

Don't be left behind. We're offering an outstanding line up to make sure you're prepared to make it to the major leagues (or at least a paycheck)! Topics covered include:

Orientation to the on-campus interview program (application deadlines start mid-September!)
Maximizing UMBCworks, the campus’ online job bank/resume database
Employer mock interviews and resume critiques
The art of networking
The how-to’s of effective job searching
Building resumes and cover letters
Acing the job interview

Due to the length and extent of this program, the cost of this all day workshop is $35. Registration and payment must be received by Friday, September 4.

Hosted by the Career Services Center.

Registration and additional details at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/workshops/seniorseminar.php .

A series of workshops focusing on job search and career issues for specific majors:

** Information Systems, Business Technology Administration, Computer Science and Computer Engineering Majors -- Monday, 9/14/2009, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, ITE 459

** Economics Majors -- Wednesday, 9/16/2009, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, LH 9

** Mechanical Engineering Majors -- Wednesday, 9/16/2009, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, Location TBA

Learn more about how to maximize your employment options during the 2009-2010 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.

Grad School 101: Navigating the Application Process
Thursday, September 24
11:30am-5pm
Loyola University, Timonium Campus

Sponsored by UMBC and the other Maryland Career Consortium institutions, this is an event not to miss if you're considering graduation school. It's free (and includes lunch!) and will help you with the process of applying to graduate school. You'll learn information that will help you navigate through this process and put a plan into action. Attend part of the day or stay for the entire event. Lunch will be provided. Please complete the online registration form at http://marylandcareerconsortium.org/gradschool101 by September 21, 2009.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the second largest Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking applicants for its Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program, which provides an invaluable opportunity for students with strong academic standing who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research.

Candidates who are a college-level junior or senior, medical school student, or doctoral candidate, and from a population underrepresented in the biomedical sciences are eligible.

During the 4-day program, students will hear lectures from world-renowned scientists and interview for potential research training positions at the Institute's Maryland and Montana laboratories. The program takes place in Bethesda, MD, on the NIH campus, February 1-4, 2010. Students' expenses for travel, hotel accommodations, and meals will be paid.

Apply by October 16 at www.niaid.nih.gov/labs/training/inro.

DON'T BE LEFT OUT! GET YOUR RESUME IN UMBC'S RESUME DATABASE

Submit your resume today to UMBC's online resume database. Don't be left out of the mix when employers come looking for UMBC students to hire. Simply upload your resume to your UMBCworks account (under the Documents tab once you're logged in to UMBCworks via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and stop by Career Services for a quick, 15-minute walk-in (Monday-Friday, 2-4pm, Math/Psych 212) for feedback and approval. It's competitive out there -- we're here to help you be prepared and stay connected!

Are you a fan of Facebook? Now it's easy to become a fan of UMBC's Career Services Center! Click on the Facebook link located on CSC's homepage (www.careers.umbc.edu) and then click on the "Become a Fan" button so you can stay ahead of the game when it comes to looking for a job and getting great career tips. It's never been easier to stay connected!

Check out the new Professional Network feature in UMBCworks!

Now you can use UMBCworks to connect one-on-one with employers and UMBC alumni from your field of interest, while searching and applying for jobs, internships and research opportunities.

The Professional Network can help you
* Gain visibility and learn how to network with professionals and alumni working in your industry
* Improve your professional communication skills.
* Compliment your academics with your professional development and real world experience.
* Learn about how to apply your strengths in a professional setting.
* Gain insight into your career field and industry that will help you make informed career decisions.
* Become more successful in your job search

Simply log-in to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs and Internships tab in myUMBC) and click the “NETWORK” tab to find potential contacts.

New employers and alumni mentors will be continuously added throughout the year to help you!

Check out Career Services on YouTube! Out new, short video on networking on job search is now available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMfROiBIURA .

If you'd like to see what percentage of last year's graduating class is in grad school and the types of programs they're pursuing, check out the '08-'09 Graduating Student Report. You'll also find percentages of those with jobs and top employers.

This annual survey is conducted by the Career Services Center and can be found at http://careers.umbc.edu/stats/gradrep.php.