Career Services Center

For more information and to apply to for the Economist GS-7 position, login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships tab in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235804

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/21/2009!

For more information and to apply for the Entity Mapping, LLC position login to your UMBCworks account (under the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and search for job # 9235948

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:

** 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)

** 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)

** Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems - Professional Development Program; Software Engineering Rotational Program -- CE, CS, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering (deadline 10/12/2009)

** 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)

** PNC Bank -- Retail Banking Full time Opportunities; Technology Full time Opportunities; Technology Intern -- Accounting, BTA, CS, ECON, FIEC, IS (deadline 10/27/2009)

** TAC - Carrollton, TX -- Engineer I; Intern; Sales -- Civil & Environmental Engineering, CE, CS, ENEE, IS, MENG, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering

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

** Deloitte -- 10/13/2009, 12:30-1:30 pm, Commons 331

** Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division -- 10/15/2009, 6:00-7:30 pm, Math/Psych 210

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

Wednesday, October 14
11am-3:00pm
Commons 331
(www.ge.com)

Attn: CS, IS BTA, CE and Engineering students looking for full-time and internship* opportunities!

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
11am – 12noon: Imagination at Work
12noon – 1pm: This is GE
1pm -- 2pm: Tips to Secure an Internship
2pm -- 3pm: The Personal Touch: Ask your questions and get advice from the professionals at GE

Don’t miss out on the employment and networking opportunities, targeted career skill information, free food, and give-aways at GE’s Corporate Visibility Day! Attend at any point during the day to learn more about their full-time and internship* positions. For more information, contact the Career Services Center (x5.22116, careers@umbc.edu, www.careers.umbc.edu).

Hosted by the Career Services Center. * Additional information on internships is available through The Shriver Center.

Please RSVP via the Events tab in UMBCworks.

Come meet our Baltimore Operations team and learn about exciting opportunities within that division.

Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 5:00pm
The Commons 331

At Morgan Stanley you don't have to wait to make a difference. Come learn how we prepare you for a successful career in finance, and how we put your skills to work so you can matter faster.

Because Morgan Stanley takes on the most complex challenges, we can quickly expose you to every side of the financial world. If you're smart and motivated, we invite you to meet members of our global team and learn about the opportunities that await you here.

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Don't miss the resume drop deadline! Apply by 10/13 to our Operations Analyst position via your UMBCworks account (position # 235220; login via myUMBC under the Jobs & Internships topic); please also apply on-line at www.morganstanley.com/careers

To register for the event, please click here <http://www.seeuthere.com/rsvp/invitation/registration.asp?id=m2625a55-4
DK8VQTLC09P7&sutEventRoleID=m2625a55-1RCGP3ICC9QUJ>. It's also helpful if you RSVP via the Events tab in your UMBCworks account.

If you are unable to attend, but wish to continue receiving information, please click here
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Questions? Contact campusrecruiting@morganstanley.com

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.

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 .

Tuesday, October 27, 2009
University Center Ballroom

Mix & Mingle with all employers: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner with one employer: 6:15 p.m.
Speaker: 6:45 p.m.
Q & A: 7:15 p.m.

Have free dinner and meet employers in your major. Employers who are interested in diversifying their workforce will be on hand to discuss career opportunities within their organizations.

You will have an opportunity to meet and network with all employers in attendance. Talk to and have dinner with employers who are matched to your industry and interested in your major.
Hear keynote address from Deborah A. Plunkett, Deputy Director of the National Security Agency.

Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. Pre-registration is required. Limited seating will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must be a UMBC student. Priority will be given to juniors and seniors, but students of all class years and all majors are encouraged to attend.

Register online by 10/21 at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/diversity.php

Co-hosted by The National Society of Black Engineers

University of Maryland's Law School Fair, where more than 70 law schools from around the country will be available to answer questions and provide information about their programs. The University's Pre-Law Advising Office within Letters and Sciences is partnering with the University Career Center and The President's Promise to present the fair.

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union

For a list of participating schools, directions to campus, fair tips, and other information, please visit:http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/LawFairPrep

Business casual attire is suggested, and no advance registration is necessary.

The Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota is sponsoring a diversity weekend for prospective students, November 12th and 13th, 2009. Up to $400 in travel expenses will be reimbursed for those coming from more than 200 miles away. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, current students and alumni, and learn more about our nationally ranked graduate programs in Public Policy; Urban and Regional Planning; Development Practice in International Development; and Science, Technology and Environmental Policy. Students in programs such as yours have been very successful in our graduate programs.

We offer concentrations and specializations in a wide range of domestic and international areas, and we also offer joint degrees with the schools of Business, Law, Social Work, Public Health, Design, and Civil Engineering.

The deadline for applying to attend Diversity Weekend is October 14, 2009.

The application can be found at: http://www.hhh.umn.edu/admissions/diversity.html

University of Maryland, College Park
School of Public Health

Graduate Programs Open House
Friday, October 9th, 2009
1:00-4:00pm
Room 1312, SPH Building

Public health is the science and art of creating healthy communities through education, research and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Public health prevents epidemics and the spread of disease; protects against environmental hazards, prevents injuries; promotes and encourages healthy behaviors; responds to disasters and assists communities in recovery;
assures the quality and accessibility of health services; analyzes, monitors and advocates for public health policies; and promotes health and wellness across the lifespan.

Please join us to learn about the many opportunities for graduate study in the School of Public Health. Meet the faculty, hear from current students, learn about the application process and requirements, and find the graduate program that's right for you.

Please RSVP: 301-405-2357 OR sphadvising@umd.edu

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!

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.

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 15 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