Fall Career Guide 2015
In light of the University of Maryland’s largest annual Fall Career and Internship Fair that kicked off on Sept. 16, we’ve got all the content you need to gather the right tips, advice, resources — and even some inspiration — to excel in a professional environment.
Fall career fair draws more than 300 companies
Xfinity Center site of largest fair, helps students make connections
Students have been flocking to and from Xfinity Center yesterday and today for this university’s largest Fall Career and Internship Fair, slated to include more than 300 companies coming to recruit. [Read the full story here]
— Andi Cwieka
Dress to impress: A guide to professional attire
University of Maryland professionals and students weigh in on outfit choice
The University of Maryland’s Fall Career and Internship Fair has already hit the campus, and job opportunities are available. You feel prepared, but what are you going to wear? [Read the full story here]
— Racquel Royer
University of Maryland students, alumni explore full-time job alternatives
Students may choose other options after graduation than a typical full-time job
While many students plan to pursue full-time jobs after graduation, some don’t find themselves compelled to land the typical 9-to-5 job. [Read the full story here]
— Sam Reilly
The key to the perfect interview in a few simple tips
When University of Maryland students land a job interview, it’s easy to stress out about what to say or do in the room. But job recruiters and professionals say the key to the perfect interview is rooted in preparation. [Read the full story here]
— Naomi Grant
University Career Center offers resources to help students land internships
Trying to find an internship can be a daunting task. Tracking down the perfect company, perfecting the resume, meeting the deadline to apply and then — hopefully — landing the job. [Read the full story here]
— Angela Jacob
Cyber-safety: How to up your online presence to land a job
A guide to the do’s and don’t’s of cyber-social presence
Instead of spicing up a traditional resume before looking for a job, university students these days might be better off displaying their social media profiles at career fairs. [Read the full story here]
— Kimberly Escobar
A balancing act: Students tackle course loads and jobs
University of Maryland students juggle schoolwork and work shifts
While some students spend their evenings finishing up homework and heading to bed, others post their last assignment and begin ironing their work uniforms to prepare for a busy workday.. [Read the full story here]
— Kirstyn Flood
University of Maryland alumnus’ company relocates
ZestTea changes location to Baltimore amid success
After jump-starting tea company Zest Tea in 2014, 2012 University of Maryland alumnus James Fayal is already on the move. [Read the full story here]
— Jordan Stovka
UMD PhD candidate makes 30-under-30 list for starting organization
Jennifer Albro works to eliminate illiteracy
While University of Maryland doctoral candidate Jennifer Albro was working as a Missouri teacher in 2011, she realized her students needed additional help outside of the classroom. [Read the full story here]
— Carrie Snurr
