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Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

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Decades after the start of the internship boom, internships continue to be invaluable for both undergraduate and graduate students. As UMBC students demonstrate, gaining real-world experience and networking within an area of interest can have a lasting impact when it comes time to search for a full-time position. Continue Reading Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

Victoria Herr, right, talking with CWIT's Cindy Greenwood during a stress buster event during finals.

From visual effects to cybersecurity, UMBC grads share transformative career connections

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Each year, thousands of UMBC students complete high-value internships, service-learning, research, and other applied learning experiences, and they have an impact. Surveys of UMBC graduates show that 90 percent head directly to a job, advanced degree, or both. Of those employed, a majority worked for or interned with their employer as a UMBC student. Continue Reading From visual effects to cybersecurity, UMBC grads share transformative career connections

PIEoneer Awards recognize UMBC for career initiatives supporting international students

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“This recognition is incredibly important for UMBC because it acknowledges on a global stage our commitment to meeting the real and unique needs of our international students,” says Michelle Massey. “We listen to our students, we develop solutions together as a community, and we implement them to help these students have the best possible experience at UMBC, and as alumni.” Continue Reading PIEoneer Awards recognize UMBC for career initiatives supporting international students

Practice Makes Perfect: Students Network with Alums at Career Month

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If you could do it all over again, what would you tell your younger self? This is the concept behind “Interview an Alum,” a new initiative designed by the UMBC Alumni Board of Directors (AABOD) and the UMBC Career Center. During Career Month 2018, current students and alumni came together to network and discuss their academic journeys, career aspirations, and, at times, uncertainties. “Even as a college senior, I’m not entirely sure what I would like to do with my degree,” admitted Casey Dahlgren, a senior majoring in business technology administration. “So, getting different perspectives on that seemed like it… Continue Reading Practice Makes Perfect: Students Network with Alums at Career Month

UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

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During the summer months, hundreds of UMBC students immersed themselves in high-value internships at companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. There, they learned about new fields, developed skills, and expanded their connections, taking advantage of UMBC’s strong network of emerging and established professionals who value both leadership and mentorship. Continue Reading UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

A Step Up: Alumni return for Career Month volunteer opportunities

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Every April, the Office of Alumni Relations is proud to participate in UMBC’s Career Month programming. From our signature Sweeten Up Your Network event to alumni-led panels on subjects ranging from work-life balance to the graduate and professional school experience, we provide opportunities for alumni to reconnect to campus and share their experience and expertise with students looking to get a leg up in their post-graduate lives. This year, over 50 alumni volunteered, and we reached out to some of them to get their take on the experience. Emily Brown ’14, computer science, returned to campus for Sweeten Up Your Network… Continue Reading A Step Up: Alumni return for Career Month volunteer opportunities

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