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Succeeding on the job, earning credit/transcript recognition
Ahhh, you've finally landed your dream internship. Now you can relax, right? Not so fast. You have a new task: Impress your employer so much, they won't want to lose you when the internship is...
October 16, 2020
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9:55 AM
Stay tuned for insider tips and exciting opportunities
You've probably heard it before: Internships are crucial to landing a job after college. So, how do you find that perfect internship to build your experience, expand your connections, and take you...
October 11, 2020
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10:30 PM
The Career Center is here for you even after graduation!
Graduation is less than a month away, and as exciting as it is, it can also be kind of scary for many of us. Especially if you don’t already have a job lined up for after school. But that’s okay!...
May 8, 2020
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12:56 PM
Online career resources during COVID-19
Hi Retrievers, my name is Annie Weinschenk and I work at the UMBC Career Center supporting the Maryland Technology Internship Program. I speak with employers often and many of them are eager to...
April 23, 2020
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12:00 PM
Use your transferable skills to land that job!
Graduation for many students is just around the corner. We’re in the second half of the semester and it’s the home stretch. For many of you, the job search has begun. So now, it’s time to polish...
March 30, 2020
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12:58 PM
April is Career Month!
April is Career Month! The Career Center will be celebrating with plenty of different opportunities and events for you to take advantage of and progress your career. From the Clothing Closet to...
March 2, 2020
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4:26 PM
A how-to guide on cover letters
The Career Fair has passed and now it’s time to start applying to jobs! One of the keys to succeeding in a job application is to write a standout cover letter. Cover letters are formal business...
February 17, 2020
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2:31 PM
Does your resume need rescuing?
Does your resume need rescuing? Stop by the Career Center tomorrow, Friday, January 31st or on Tuesday, February 4th, from 10 am to 4 pm to get pointers and tips on how to polish your resume and...
January 30, 2020
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1:03 PM
Job search blues got you down? Come to the Career Center!
Job search blues got you down? The Career Center can help with that! The job search can be frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be. It seems like everyone is looking for an entry level...
November 26, 2019
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12:28 PM
A guide for the Reverse Career Fair
On September 25th, the Career Center hosted the Career Fair in the Retriever Activity Center. For those who didn’t attend, a Career Fair is a fair held to help students get employed. Employers set...
October 28, 2019
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6:28 PM