Intern of the Week: Thomas Hammond Check out Thomas Hammond's internship!
Name: Thomas Hammond

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Semester of Internship: Summer 2023

Major: BFA in Graphic Design

Current Class Level: Junior

This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): The Historical Society of Harford County

Location of the Organization (City, State): Bel Air, Maryland

Title of position: Intern Graphic Designer

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
As an intern for the Historical Society of Harford County, I have several responsibilities and tasks to complete throughout the week. On Wednesdays, I meet in person to discuss topics such as creating flyers and social media posts, new signage, and a wide range of other design-related tasks. During the meeting, I lay out a plan of action for what deliverables I will work on for the next 7 days. During this time, I will  periodically send updates of designs virtually. After a week has passed, I attend the weekly Wednesday meeting to provide the final designs and proceed to discuss the upcoming week's plan of action.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I found this position through their website over my winter break. They posted that they needed interns, especially a design intern, and I decided to apply. I emailed the director and set up a time to come into their main building for an interview. The interview process was very smooth and I had the chance to provide my graphic design portfolio. 

What resources did you use to find your current experience?
LinkedIn or other social media

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
What I enjoy most about this position is the experience to practice professional skills and receive helpful feedback. I have had to take a lot of initiative in-order to schedule meetings, set personal deadlines and develop new creative ideas. Overall, this internship is a nice glance into what I will be doing with my degree in the future.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
The biggest impact I've made through this experience is helping engage my community with my designs. The Historical Society of Harford County works to preserve records and artifacts and serves as a way for Harford County residents to learn more about local history. My designs help spread exposure of our resources to members of the community.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice for students seeking internships is to be proactive. Do research on what places nearby might need the help of an intern. Sometimes there will be a place on a company's website about open positions. LinkedIn, Handshake and the Career Center are great tools as well. Overall, do some digging to find an opportunity that is right for you.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
The Career Center has been a huge help with setting foundational guidelines to get the most out of your internship. Don't be afraid to reach out to the Career Center and the additional resources UMBC has to offer.

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Name:  Becca Richardson

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: UMBC Career Center

Position Title: Graphic Design Intern

Major or Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: 2022 - 2023 Academic Year

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities. 

I am tasked with creating advertising materials for Career Center events, which includes creating posters, flyers, Instagram, web banners ad and thumbnails.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application? 

In March of 2022, I saw the post for the position on UMBCworks, which is now Handshake. I applied and received an email for scheduling an interview. After the interviewing process I later received an emailing offering me the position. 

Which of the following resources did you use to find your current experience? 

UMBCworks (now Handshake)

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?

My favorite part of this position is being able to use my creative skills to problem solve when developing advertisements. I also appreciate getting experience developing works that have to follow a style guide.  

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I feel I made effective advertisements that allowed students to learn about helpful events run by the Career Center.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

Make sure to track and document all works you create during your internship, and make sure to manage your time well and stay organized. 

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

This opportunity provided me with amazing experience in my industry of choice, which is something I can't obtain in a classroom. 

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