Career Services Center

The following full-time entry-level positions have been posted within the past week to UMBCworks. Login to your account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings!

•Desktop Support Specialist-Corporate Office Properties Trust-UMBCworks ID#-9237852
•Health Information Assistant-Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center- UMBCworks ID#9237858
•Rehabilitation Assistant-Mosaic Community Services- UMBCworks ID# 9237903
•QA Engineer (Software Testing)- Boxtone- UMBCworks ID # 9237849

The following Part-Time positions have been posted within the past week to UMBCworks. Login to your account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings!

•Kitchen Assistant - Catonsville, Mosaic Community Services-UMBCworks ID# 9237894
•Residential Counselor - Ellicott City, Mosaic Community Services-UMBCworks ID# 9237905
•Echocardiograph Technologist- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center-UMBCworks ID# 9237855
•Organic Farm Help- Gorman Farm- UMBCworks ID# 9236887

The following Part-Time On-Campus positions have been posted recently to UMBCworks. Login to your account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings!

•Network Technician- DoIT-UMBCworks ID # 9237830
•Student Telecounseling Admissions Representative-Office of Admissions-UMBCworks ID # 9237810
•Student Parking Appeals Board Member-Student Judicial Programs-UMBCworks ID #9237907

NSA RECRUITMENT EVENT -- RSVP BY 2/12

The Pi-athlon is an annual NSA event in which teams compete to solve
engineering problems on the fly.

National Security Agency (NSA)
Career Information Session & Pi-athlon Site Visit
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010
10:00 am - 1:00 pm (FREE LUNCH provided)
Ft. Meade, Maryland (between D.C. and Baltimore)
(Plan to arrive by 9:45 am & depart shortly after 1:30)

If you are interested in learning about our career opportunities and are
available, please RSVP to aryoun2@nsa.gov ASAP but no later than *Feb
12, 2010* as space is limited.

Don't miss out on employers coming to UMBC to recruit YOU this spring! The following is a list of employers coming to conduct on-campus interviews. Check back often as employers will be added throughout the semester.

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** Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division:
Interviewing on 2/11/2010 (deadline to apply via UMBCworks 2/3/2010)
Positions: Ship Integration and Design Engineer, Signatures (Acoustic, Infrared, Electromagnetic, Radar) Engineer, Hydromechanics Engineer, Structural Design & Weapons Effect Engineer
Majors: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering

** Schneider Electric:
Interviewing on 2/25/2010 (deadline to apply via UMBCworks 2/11/2010)
Positions: Sales, Engineer 1, Intern
Majors: Engineering Management, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering

** Lockheed Martin:
Interviewing on 3/2/2010 (deadline to apply via UMBCworks 2/16/2010)
Positions: Engineering & Computer Science Positions; Engineering and Computer Science Intern Positions
Majors: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems
Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Physics, Applied

** Enterprise Rent-A-Car:
Interviewing on 3/23/2010 (deadline to apply via UMBCworks 3/9/2010)
Positions: Management Intern; Management Trainee
Majors: Accounting, All Majors, Business Technology Administration, Communications, Economics, Financial Economics

** U.S. Census Bureau
Interviewing on 3/26/2010 (deadline to apply via UMBCworks 3/15/2010)
Positions: IT Specialist, Math Stat, Stat/Analyst, Geographer, Cartographer
Majors: Information Systems, Communications, Business Technology Administration, Mathematics, Applied, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Policy Science

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To apply for these on-campus interview opportunties, you'll need to have an approved resume in UMBCworks and will need to individually apply for the opportunities you're interested in (login to UMBCworks via the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC; from there, click on the Jobs tab, select UMBCworks, and search for "Interviews I Qualify for").

For questions, please contact the Career Services Center (MP212, 410.455.2216 , careers@umbc.edu).

The following employers will be at UMBC this semester 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.

** Peace Corps -- 2/9/2010, 5:00-6:00 pm, Math/Psych 210 -- All Majors

** Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division -- 2/10/2010, 6:00-7:30 pm,Commons 328 -- Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

** Morgan Stanley- Baltimore -- 2/23/2010, 5:00-7:00 pm , ITE 456 -- All Majors

** LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION -- 3/1/2010, 5:00-7:00 pm , Commons 331 -- Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematics,
Applied, Mechanical Engineering, Physics,

** U.S. Census Bureau -- 3/25/2010, 5:30-7:30 pm, Location TBA -- Information Systems, Communications, Business Technology Administration, Mathematics, Applied, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Policy Science

** NMR Consulting -- 3/29/2010, 5:00-7:00 pm , Math/Psych 210 -- Accounting, Business Technology Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Economics, Information Systems, Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied

This spring the following companies will be at UMBC for Corporate Visibility Days. All events will be Wednesdays, 11am-3pm, Commons 331. Mark your calendar today and attend to learn more about full-time and internships opportunities with the participating employers. More
details will be available at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/calendar.php as the events near.

2/24 - Booz Allen Hamilton
3/3 - National Security Agency
3/10 - CERDEC (US Army Communications Electronics Research & Development Engineering Center)
3/24 - Kennedy Krieger Institute
3/31 - Next Century

Hi-Tech Career Fair
Saturday, February 20, 2010
10 am-4 pm
Baltimore Convention Center

The BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference sponsored by Career Communications Group will be held February 18-20. As part of this large annual conference representatives from several major corporations and universities will be on hand to meet with students pursuing careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) fields as well as Business, Finance, and Marketing.

The Career Fair portion of the conference, on Saturday, is free of charge for UMBC students and alumni with an active UMBC email address.

The pre-registration (see instruction at http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/fairs/hitech.php) deadline is Friday, Feb. 8. All students are welcome to attend. Contact Diane Crump-Fogle (crump@umbc.edu) of the UMBC Career Services Center for additional information.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of updated resumes! Free Shuttle!

Note: Graduate School Admissions reps will also be in attendance.

Sample represented companies from previous years include:
• IBM
• General Motors
• Corning
• NASA
• Apple Inc.
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
• BAE Systems
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Northrop Grumman
• Raytheon Company
• The Boeing Company
• Constellation Energy
• General Dynamics Corporation
• Navy Recruiting Command
• MITRE
• Wal-Mart
• U.S. NAVY
• EXELON
…and many more

Steps in order to attend:

Register for the fair/conference

1. Register here
2. Complete name, email and registration type ("student")
3. Complete the applicable registration information boxes
4. At the bottom of the registration information page, you must submit your resume
5. Agree to the terms and conditions and Go to the next page
6. Select
- "career fair only" (The career fair is free and there will also be a free shuttle bus provided), or
- "local A students, " ($50 fee) If you would like to participate in other conference events.
7. If you will be attending the BEYA Gala or after party, select these boxes (Complimentary)
8. Select "next" and check to make sure your registration information is correct
9. Select "finish."

Friday, February 19, 2010
10am - 3:30pm
Towson University Towson Center
(FREE shuttle transporation provided!)

Mark your calendar today for one of the largest job fairs in the area. Co-hosted by UMBC and other colleges and universities in the Maryland Career Consortium, you won't want to miss this excellent opportunity to meet with 100+ employers.

Please note that parking will be fee only and very limited, thus shuttle transportation to/from UMBC will be provided (details to be posted at www.careers.umbc.edu soon). For parking and fair preparation details, visit http://marylandcareerconsortium.org/ .

For the employer list and other details, visit http://asp.symplicity.com/mdcareerfair/ .

Questions? Contact UMBC's Career Services Center (410.455.2216, careers@umbc.edu).

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
12 pm-4 pm
UMBC UC Ballroom

Looking to earn some extra money and/or to gain some experience related to your major? Then attend UMBC's Summer and Part-Time Job/Internship Fair where you can meet with employers who are hiring for summer, part-time, temporary and internship positions. All students of all majors are encouraged to attend.

Bring several copies of your resume and dress professionally! Check out the employer list at http://www.careers.umbc.edu/news_events/fairs/sf2010.php .

Learn how to make the most of the fair and/or get your resume critiqued by stopping by during the Career Services Center (CSC) walk-in hours. Questions? Contact the Career Services Center at careers@umbc.edu, 410.455.2216, or stop by Math/Psych 212

Aramark Regional Staffing Center - Now Hiring - Open House
Feburary 9
9-11am

All applicants must complete the following steps to be interviewed on the specified date. Each qualified candidate must have the minimum professional work experience in the desired position stated below.

The ARAMARK Regional Staffing Centers are a Flexible work solution for ARAMARK currently looking for individuals to join our team in the following positions:

Cooks (1+ min experience)
Prep Cooks (1+ min experience)
Grill Cooks (1+ min experience)
General Utility (6 month min experience)
Banquet Servers (1+ min experience)
Bartenders (1+ min experience)

1. Prior to attending the OPEN HOUSE apply on-line at: www.ARAMARKstaffingcenters.com

2. Please arrive dressed for success (NO JEANS) and ready to interview.

Where: 10 North Calvert Street, Suite 208; Baltimore, MD 21202; Phone: 410-244-1015 410-244-1015

When: Tuesday – February 9, 2009; 9:00 am to 11:00 am

All candidates must have strong customer service skills and technical knowledge of the position they are applying for. Candidates are subject to criminal background checks, which will be conducted in accordance with New York State and Federal laws.

ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas and businesses around the world. In FORTUNE magazine's 2008 list of "America's Most Admired Companies," ARAMARK was ranked number one in its industry, consistently ranking since 1998 as one of the top three most admired companies in its industry as evaluated by peers and analysts. ARAMARK also ranked first in its industry in the 2007 FORTUNE 500 survey. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 260,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to workforce diversity.

February 24, 7:30am -- 9am

The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum, MD 21090

Note: A bus is provided to transport students, faculty and staff. The bus leaves at 7:15am and meets at the flagpoles near the Administration Building.

URL and link to register: www.umbc.edu/visionaries

Tuesday February 23rd

On Tuesday, February 23rd, CareerRookie.com will host a virtual career fair connecting students with top employers! The CareerRookie Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for your students to meet employers looking for recent college graduates and interns! Registration is FREE!

Employers will be on hand to showcase their internships, part-time jobs, and entry-level career opportunities from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday February 23rd!

Interested students can register here

Wednesday, February 10
11am-3pm
Johns Hopkins University Recreation Center

Organizations will be recruiting for career, internship, and graduate school opportunities. Select employers include AAI Corp., BD Technologies, BLOOMBERG, CIA, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, US. FDA, and many more. UMBC students of all majors and class years welcom. For more details, visit www.jhu.edu/careers or call 410.516.8056

Take a Free Practice Test and See How Well You Score!

Come take a FREE graduate practice test at UMBC!

This is a great opportunity for you to see how you might score on the real thing, and to get an idea of the question types on the actual test. The practice test will be scored and returned to you instantly with computerized analysis about individual performance on the exam. The tests will be held on campus in Sondheim Hall. Below are the dates and times for each graduate exam:

MCAT Sunday, February 14th @ 10am
GRE Sunday, February 14th @ 10am
LSAT Sunday, February 14th @ 10:30am
DAT/OAT Sunday, February 14th @ 11am
PCAT Sunday, February 14th @ 11am

To sign up for the event, either call the Baltimore Kaplan Center at the number below, or simply email UMBC.freepracticetest@gmail.com with the below information:

1. Name 2. E-mail 3. Phone number 5. Which test you would like to take
Before the event, we will send you an e-mail confirming your registration and giving you the room number for your test.
Even if you cannot make it on the specified date, as long as you register by e-mail or phone, we will order you a copy of the exam so that you will be able to pick it up at a later, more convenient time. Once you have picked up the exam, feel free to take the practice test and bring back the grid to the Kaplan Center for a detailed score report.
Again, this is a completely FREE event and a great opportunity for anyone interested in going to medical school, law school, or graduate school in the next few years