Career Services Center

A Job That Counts!

Great news! Starting September 2009, the Baltimore Data Capture Center will begin recruiting approximately more than 2,500 full-time and part-time temporary employees for positions starting in January 2010. Most of these jobs will continue through July 2010. The Baltimore Data Capture Center is located at 8411 Kelso Road, Essex, Maryland. This facility will support the 2010 Census by processing millions of Census forms.

The Census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data is used for a variety of purposes including U.S. House of Representatives apportionment and determining how hundreds of billions in federal funds are distributed to federal and state agencies for public health, education and transportation projects. This is a great opportunity to become a part of history!

The Baltimore Data Capture Center is looking for applicants who:

o Can pass a “Suitability Assessment” that includes fingerprinting

o Are at least 18 years of age

o Have a high school diploma or equivalent

o Are United States citizens or permanent residents

Employment at the Baltimore Data Capture Center has many advantages including on-the-job training and certification, work schedules that fit your life, free parking and access to a bus route.

Specific jobs at the Baltimore Data Capture Center include the following:

o Team Leader

o Data Entry Keyer

o Document Preparation Clerk

o Sorter and Scanner Operator

o Check-out Clerks

o Warehouse

Apply online at www.jobsthatcount.org starting September 21, 2009.

The Baltimore Data Capture Center is operated by CSC and its affiliates.

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 an up-to-date on-campus interview schedule, visit http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/oci/calendar.php?event_type=OCI 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.

UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES:

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

** Mutual of Omaha – Financial Advisor -- All Majors (deadline 10/8)

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

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

** Naval Surface Warfare -- Materials Engineer/Scientist; Ship Integration and Design Engineer; Signatures (Acoustic, Infrared, Electromagnetic, Radar) Engineer; Structural Design & Weapons Effect Engineer – CENG, CMPE, ENEE, MENG, PHYS, Systems Engineering (deadline 10/8/2009)

** Constellation Energy -- Analyst - Corporate Audit; IT Analyst - Corporate Audit – Accounting, BTA, CS, ECONC, FIEC, IS, MATH, Economic Policy Analysis, Mathematics, Applied (deadline 9/28/2009; will also fill some interview time slots at 10/7 Career Fair)

** TEKsystems -- Business Operations Associate -- All Majors (deadline 10/1/2009)

** Target -- Executive Intern; Executive Team Leader -- All Majors, AMST, BTA, MCS, ECON, FIEC, Engineering Mgt, PSYC, SOCY (deadline 10/1/2009)

** IBM -- IBM GBS Public Sector – IT Specialists & Security Consultants -- CMPE, CMSC, IS, Engineering, Systems Engineering, (deadline 10/5/2009)

** Enterprise Rent-A-Car -- Management Intern; Management Trainee -- Accounting, All majors, MCC, ECON, FIEC (deadline 10/8/2009)

** Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (Electronic Systems Sector) -- Business Management Professional Development Program -- Accounting, BTA, ECON, FIEC (deadline 10/8/2009)

** General Electric - Information Management Leadership Program Intern, Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP) -- BTA, CMPE, CMSC, ENEE, Engineering Mgt, IS (deadline 10/8/2009)

** Morgan Stanley -- Operations Analyst -- All Majors (deadline 10/13/2009)

** Lockheed Martin Corporation -- Engineering & Computer Science Positions; Engineering and Computer Science Intern Positions; Information System Leadership Development Program (ISLDP) – CMPE, CS, ENEE, IS, ISD, MATH, MENG, PHYS (deadline 10/15/2009)

** Deloitte -- Application Management Associate – BTA, CMPE, CS, IS, Engineering, Engineering Management (deadline 10/19/2009)

** MedStar Research Institute -- Clinical Project Lead; Clinical Research Assistant; Clinical Research Finance Coordinator -- Accounting, BIOL, CHEM, FIEC, HAPP (deadline 10/20/2009)

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). The complete employer information session schedule can be viewed at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/calendar.php?event_type=Information%20Session. Hosted by the Career Services Center.

**United States Census Bureau--10/05/2009, 5:00-7:00pm, Commons 329

**Constellation Energy Group--10/05/2009, 6:00-9:00pm, ITE 456

** XEROX Corporation--10/6/2009 , 5:30-7:30 pm, ITE 456

** Harris Corporation--10/6/2009, 6:00-8:00 pm, Commons 328

** Morgan Stanley- Baltimore--10/8/2009, 5:00-7:00 pm, Commons 331

** T. Rowe Price-- 10/12/2009, 12:00 to 1:00 pm, Commons 329

Corporate Visibility Days at UMBC
Wednesdays, 11am-3pm, Commons 331

The following employers will be at UMBC to connect with students regarding their organizations and job and internship opportunties. Feel free to stay for the whole event or come and go as needed -- there will be jobs, information sessions, give-aways, networking, and FREE LUNCH! Details about each day can be found at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/calendar.php?event_type=Corporate%20Visibility . Please RSVP for each event you'll be attending via the Events tab in UMBCworks.

-- General Electric: Wed 10/14/2009
-- Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems (Electronic Systems Sector): Wed 10/21/2009
-- GEICO: Wed 10/28/2009
-- National Security Agency (NSA): Wed11/4/2009
-- Constellation Energy Group: Wed 11/11/2009
-- PNC Bank: Wed 11/18/2009

NICBR EDUCATION & CAREER SYMPOSIUM

Wednesday, November 4th
(YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1)
9am - 3pm
Fort Detrick (Transportation will be provided)

Students interested in careers in medical and biological research and biodefense should not miss this event sponsored by the National Interagency Confederation for
Biological Research (NICBR), a partnership of government agencies with laboratories at Fort Detrick, including:
- US Army
- National Cancer Institute
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Agriculture
- US Navy
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The goal of the program is to present an overview of research being performed by the various NICBR
partners, through presentations and laboratory tours, and to provide information on educational and employment opportunities.

During the morning, representatives of the
various NICBR laboratories will describe their research programs and opportunities for internships, fellowships and employment. At lunchtime, participants will have the opportunity to chat with the speakers and obtain
additional information. After lunch, we offer tours of the various laboratories.

Because of security concerns, it will be necessary for Fort Detrick to carry out standard "background checks," so all participants are required to REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1st at:

http://web.ncifcrf.gov/events/nicbr/default.asp

Transportation from UMBC to the event at Ft. Detrick will be provided. Please RSVP via the Events tab in your UMBCworks account to indicate that you are registering for the event via their website and are interested in the provided shuttle. Details regarding the shuttle will be forwarded as the November 4th event date nears.

Tours are open to both US and non-US citizens.

Questions? Contact the Career Services Center (careers@umbc.edu, MP 212, 410.455.2216) or The Shriver Center (PUP 1st Floor, 410.455.2493).

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 100+ 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 .

Thursday, Oct. 1st, 11am-3pm
Ralph S. O'Connor Recreation Center

The Fall Career Fair kicks off the fall recruiting season and is the largest career fair of the year. Don't forget to have your resume ready and to dress professionally for this event. If you have questions contact the JHU Career Center at 410-516-8056.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

The Procter & Gamble Virtual Online Diversity Career Fair is a revolutionary, online career fair that applicant can access from the comfort of their own computer. Applicants will have the opportunity to talk in "real time" with Procter and Gamble employees from all areas of the company, such as marketing, research and development, finance and accounting, consumer marketing knowledge and so on. During the career fair, you will have the opportunity to submit your resume and apply for job openings. You can visit facebook.com <http://facebook.com> and search Procter and Gamble Diversity for up to date information. Invite a Friend.

http://www.aero&defensetest.com
Academic Day at the 2009 Annual Symposium of the International Test and Evaluation Assocation and Aero & Defense Test 2009
Thursday, October 1
Baltimore Convention Center

Discover careers in science and engineering and meet many of the nation's top employers!

Don't miss this opportunity to tour the exhibition hall of the 2009 Annual Symposium of the International Test and Evaluation Assocation and Aero & Defense Test 2009. You'll also be able to talk with exhibitors and attend a seminar on the test and evaluation disciplines, opportunities and careers. Students are also encouraged to submit a technical paper; cash prizes will be awarded. You may also attend a dedicated technical open session of the free, three-day program and participate in the Career Fair. For more information, visit www.aero&defensetest.com or contact C. David Brown, PhD, at studentpapers@itea.org.

October 14, 2009
10 AM - 3 PM

FedEx Field Clubhouse Level Concourse
1600 FedEx Way
Landover, MD 20785
E-mail Contact: teidra.delacoudray@employmentguide.com
Contact Phone # (703) 730-4239

Free Admission with professionally dressed job candidates with resumes; Free Parking; Free Resume Screening Available by Anointed Words.

We expect over 60 employers who seek candidates to fill positions in various industries with varied levels of experience.

Hosted by EmploymentGuide.com, HealthCareerWeb.com, WiserWorker.com, and CareersInGear.com

In Partnership with Fairfax County Skill Source Center, MontgomeryWorks, and the Prince Georges County Economic Development Corporation

Candidates can register at the event prior to entry into the job fair.

Learn more about how to maximize your employment options during the 2009-2010 recruitment season. Get Info about career and Plan B options, science resumes, salary ranges, job market trends, upcoming job fairs, networking events, on-campus interviews for your major and more. Open to all BIOL, BIOC, BINF, CHEM and other interested students. Please RSVP via the Events tab in your UMBCworks account.

Need help with your resume?

Just in time for the 10/7 Career fair... stop by the resume clinic tables to have your resume evaluated, speak with the resume doctors and find out what how you can rehabilitate yours!

Weds, 9/30, True Grits Dining Hall, 5-6:30pm
Thurs, 10/1, Chik-fil-A, 11:30am-1:30pm
Fri, 10/2, Chik-fil-A, 11:30am-1:30pm
Mon, 10/5, Commons Main Strett, 11:30am-1:30pm
Tues, 10/6, Commons Main Street, 11:30am-1:30pm

Sponsored by the Career Services Center.

Saturdays, October 3, 9am-5pm and October 10, 9am-3pm
2 day workshop + one follow-up appointment

Need answers to the big questions about where you are headed next?
Not sure what kind of job you are interested in or how to find it?
Are you graduating this year and lack the know-how or confidence to network?

This two day workshop helps you to do all of these! Unlike other career assessments and workshops, you'll be able to assess your strengths and identify what you enjoy, things that you do well and events or experiences in which you take pride. It motivates you to succeed. Ultimately by learning more about yourself through this process, you open up new opportunities.
The focus in this workshop is a non-traditional job search process. Through guided group discussions, participants will:

* Identify what you are good at and what you love to do
* Learn to articulate your worth to an employer
* Learn to make contacts whenever you may want them
* Succeed in interviews
* Work with a support team to increase self-confidence

The workshop is designed for all levels from freshmen to graduate students and alumni.

Registration for the two-day workshop for current UMBC students is $50. For more details and to register online, visit: http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/ds.php

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 30
7:30 - 9 a.m.
The Westin BWI Airport

The Visionaries in Information Technology Forum is an annual, four-part breakfast series created to help elevate the prominence and recognition of Maryland as a critical hub of information and emerging technologies.

Business and IT leaders interested in the future of IT and Maryland’s role in the IT economy. Students and IT faculty are strongly encourage to attend the Forum.

The forum is free and includes a complimentary breakfast.
REGISTER NOW

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