Career Services Center

The following full-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!

*Kelly Scientific Resources - Scientific Recruiter - ID# 9239692
*Pels Anderson, L.L.C. - Paralegal - ID# 9240144

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!

*Volunteers of America, Chesapeake - House Supervisor - ID# 9240087

The following on-campus 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!

*UMBC Bookstore - Cashier - ID# 9239712
*UMBC Interdisciplinary Studies - Student Office Assistant - ID# 9220588
*UMBC Planning & Construction Services - Project Assistant - ID# 9239767

June 15th, 2010
11:00am - 5:00pm

This FREE event, hosted by Allstate Insurance Company, is an exciting and innovative way to connect with our recruiters to discuss our business opportunities in a virtual environment online from your personal computer!

We look forward to interacting with you and sharing information regarding Allstate business opportunities. Our virtual career fair will offer many benefits, including:

-Learn how our Personal Financial Representatives spend less time prospecting and more time selling financial services products to existing customers by partnering with Allstate's established and highly respected agents.
-The opportunity to learn about the Good Hands® brand, a highly recognized and respected name in over 17 million households.

Register to reserve your spot at Allstate's Virtual Career Fair at www.becomeanallstatefinancialrep.com.

Date: June 16, 2010
Time: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: 7901 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706

Residential Counselor Job Description:
Location: Various locations in the PG County Area
Please confirm attendance by sending your resume to: slaney@voaches.org

Residential Counselors are responsible for the provision of direct services which promote the ability of clients to participate in appropriate community activities and which contribute to the development and utilization of skills necessary for independent living. Additionally, the Residential Counselor will participate in the assessment of the client's rehabilitation needs and in the development, implementation and monitoring of the client's individual rehabilitation plan. The Residential Counselor is also responsible for providing crisis services, including intensive support and assistance, and may be required to provide follow-along services to suspended or discharged clients.

The Residential Counselor is also responsible for ensuring that clients develop and utilize skills that contribute to the maintenance of a safe residential environment as well as documenting service delivery. The Residential Counselor may be privileged to provide basic health teaching in the areas of nutrition, exercise, dental care, substance abuse prevention, and prevention of injury and illness at home and in the community as well as training in communicable disease prevention.

Keep reading for Requirements and Responsibilities.

BCT / UMBC HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING CAREER OPEN HOUSE

What: BCT is proud to partner with UMBC to discuss career opportunities in the area of High Performance Computing (HPC). We are seeking motivated UMBC students with academic backgrounds in Mathematics or Computer Engineering to join us in discussing career opportunities supporting the U.S Government / Department of Defense.

When: Monday, June 28th @ 4:30 PM

Where: 10480 Little Paxutent Parkway, Suite 400
Columbia, MD 20144

Who: BCT is seeking Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctorate level Mathematics and Computer Engineering students to begin full-time positions in Winter 2010 and Spring 2011. Experience in parallel processing and/or supporting the UMBC HPC Facility is highly desired.

RSVP: To reserve a seat, please contact An Nguyen, Director of Staffing, at 240-565-2458 or an.nguyen@BCT-LLC.com

**Food and refreshments will be served**

Are you interested in becoming an Analyst within the Directorate of Intelligence at CIA…
And wish to be considered for an interview in the Washington, D.C. area 20-22 September 2010?

If yes, and you meet the minimum requirements for the position - follow the instructions below:

Apply online at www.cia.gov to any of the following full-time analytical positions and analytical student opportunities:

Analytic Methodologist
Counterintelligence Threat Analyst
Counterterrorism Analyst
Economic Analyst
Graduate Studies Program – Analysis
Intelligence Collection Analyst
Leadership Analyst
Military Analyst
Open Source Officer
Political Analyst
Science, Technology, Weapons Analyst
Targeting Analyst
Undergraduate Internship Program – Analysis

Attach your resume, a cover letter addressing why you are a good fit for the position to which you are applying, and a writing sample.

You will be notified via email ONLY if you are selected for an interview. A PIN number will be sent for you to complete online testing. Testing must be complete before your scheduled interview.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NO LATER THAN August 16, 2010.

U.S. Citizenship is Required.

Wednesday, July 14
3-7pm
National Building Museum
401 St. NW, Washington, DC

Join 75+ federal agencies. To receive a full list of participating agencies and event updates and to register for workshops, RSVP to makingthedifference.org/careerfair.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
3506 Gwynbrook Avenue, Owings Mills

Leave with Essential Tips and the Tools You Need Including:
-Effective Resumes
-Engaging Cover Letters
-Better Interview Skills

Space is limited. Register today. At www.jcsbaltimore.org/fasttrack or by phone, 410-843-7515.

Program Fee: $50 - Includes dinner and workshop materials

Need help with your resume, finding a last minute summer job, or want to get a jump start on your full-time job search? The UMBC Career Service Center is open this summer. Call 410.455.2216 to make an appointment or stop by Math/Psych 212 Monday-Friday from 2-4pm for a walk-in appointment. And as always, there are resources galore 24/7 at www.careers.umbc.edu.

May Grads: What Are You Doing after Graduation?

UMBC has begun asking May and August 2010 graduates to contribute to the Graduating Student Report so the campus can get a better sense of the post graduation plans of the Class of 2010. Check out last year's results here. All students who complete the report will be entered into a prize drawing.

Graduating students can contribute to the report via the link in the personal email they received or can contribute directly to the report by visiting: http://careers.umbc.edu/gradrep .

Preparing your first résumé can be a daunting task: You've got little work history to share and you're unsure about what else you need to include. Ultimately, it's important to convey your skills and eagerness to land your first job to employers, say experts. Most employers won't expect you to be an expert and are just looking for a concisely written one-page sheet that accurately shows off your skills and potential.

Read more here.