- Carter G. Woodson
The Brookings Institution is
looking to hire UMBC Research Interns for this summer. The positions
are full-time, paid ($15 per/hr) and are open to undergraduates and
graduate students.
The
Brookings Institution is a highly regarded, nonprofit public policy
organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to conduct in-depth
research that leads to new ideas for solving societal problems at the
local, national and global levels. It takes pride in being one of the
world’s leading think-tanks.
Culture: Our work environment encourages our employees in both research and non-research positions to have an impact on problems facing society. Brookings emphasizes individuality while promoting institution-wide collaboration, and fosters collegiality among staff in all departments and at all levels. At Brookings, employees have opportunities to engage with thought leaders and scholars, participate in professional development programs and attend Brookings events.
The following summer internships are available on UMBCworks (descriptions attached)TO APPLY
- Submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript via UMBCworks by Monday, February 24th. If you have any problems submitting your credentials, simply contact Christine Routzahn at the Career Center (routzahn@umbc.edu)
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UMBC'S DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE HIRING INTERNS Internships in HR, Facilities, Safety, Finance, Business Operations |
BE SURE TO STOP BY THE CAREER FAIR (BOOTH 33) TO CHAT WITH UMBC’S DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ABOUT THESE INTERNSHIPS.
The UMBC Office of Administration and Finance is offering a year long (Fall 2020 through Spring 2021) internship program for undergraduates. These paid internships will integrate the student intern in a cross-departmental experience in business functions that support the mission of a higher education institution. Over the course of the academic year, interns will work in 3-4 different functions, in their chosen higher education business area, gaining a broad perspective on the critical administrative functions that support the academic mission in higher education and the positive aspects of a career in the business of higher education.
TO APPLY, Submit a RESUME and COVER LETTER via UMBCworks answering the following questions for each position that interests you:
-What attracted you to this program?
-Is there any additional information you would like to provide in support of
your consideration for this internship opportunity?
Positions posted
on UMBCworks:
- Human Resources (position 9313370)
- Facilities Management (position 9313177)
- Finance (position 9313373)
- Safety and Security (position 9313371)
- Business Operations (position 9313372)
DEADLINE to Apply: Sunday, March 15th
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AT THE CAREER
CENTER (MATH/PSY 201) ON 4/22 FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES.
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- 30 week academic year program
- Rotational experience across multiple departments within a major functional
area
- Paid internship
- Dedicated mentor
- 10 hrs/wk average commitment
REQUIREMENTS
- At least a 3.0 GPA
- Undergraduate with a junior year class standing or above in fall 2019
The Human
Resources Internship will provide direct experience in support and
professional services available to current and prospective employees, and
management in the areas of employment, benefits, compensation and
classification, training and development, payroll, labor relations,
policy, administration, and human resources data management and reporting.
This could include participation in projects designed to enhance HR services,
promote employee engagement, and develop strategies that attract and retain a
valuable workforce.
The Facilities Management Internship will introduce the intern
to the various aspects employed to plan, design, construct, operate, and
maintain campus buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The intern will
be exposed to the business practices and tools used to resolve trouble calls,
contract for professional services, manage construction projects, and deploy
the talented and skilled workforce required for stewardship of the campus’s
physical resources. Special projects may include development of GIS
applications, assisting with sustainability measures, and analyzing space
utilization.
The Finance
Internship will involve the intern in the various aspects of the
financial management that support UMBC. This will include financial
accounting and reporting, student billing, the university budget, and the
analysis and communications skills necessary for success in these endeavors.
The intern will gain an understanding of the interdependent relationship of
these areas essential to support effective and efficient financial operations.
The Safety and Security Internship will provide
opportunities for the intern to assist in crime scene investigations and search
warrant operations, analysis of evidence, property collection and
documentation, ComStat analysis of criminal activity and plan response,
participate in emergency response exercises and critical incident risk
assessments, and other day-to-day police and risk management operations.
The Business Operations Internship will give the intern a
variety of experiences in the areas of contract negotiations and management,
buying goods and services, tracking revenue generation, audit and customer
service. This could involve campus dining services, the bookstore, campus
card, audit review, leases and other general business operations.
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 get it ready for the Spring Career and Internship Fair! The entire Career Center staff will be on hand to help students looking for resume help, as well as employer volunteers that can give you the inside scoop on what they’re looking for in a successful resume. You can find the list of employer volunteers for Friday here and for Tuesday here.
In the meantime, here are some tips on how to draft that first resume, or update an old one.
Don’t use a template. Templates are hard to maneuver and change to fit your needs, it’s best if you start with a blank document and format your resume yourself.
Lead with your education. As students (or recent graduates) your greatest experience indicator is your education. Employers want to know: where you went to school, what your degree is (BA, BS, MA, MPP, etc.) and what your field of interest is (so your major and minor), what your GPA is, and finally, when you expect to graduate from school (don’t worry if you don’t know the exact date, it’s meant to be an estimate, you can always update your resume later with better information when you get it).
Follow up with your skills. Your skills section is a list of the skills you can actively demonstrate on the job. Do you have computer skills? Lab skills? Do you know any foreign languages? What about your interpersonal skills? Don’t be afraid to use subsections to organize your skills!
Don’t forget your previous experience. Your experience can be anything that you’ve done. Whether it’s work, volunteering, interning, or in-class projects, if you’ve done it, you can include it. Have you written an interesting research paper? Built a robot? Conducted a cool experiment? Include it! These are things employers want to know about.
Have a date column on the right-hand side of the page. When you write out the dates for all of your experiences, awards, education, and anything else you include on your resume, make sure they all line up on the side of the page in one column. That way, it’s easy for an employer to read down the side and count how many years of experience you have in your field of interest.
Check the verbs in your bullet points. Lead with an action verb for all of your bullet points, and then make sure it’s in past tense for experiences that you no longer participate in or present tense for experiences that are ongoing. Remember to stay in first person!
Answer all the W questions when writing your bullet points. What did you do? Why? Who did you work with (don’t name drop, but be sure to mention the title of any supervisors you worked under or teammates you worked with)? What did you accomplish? Quantify as much as you can, like how many teammates you worked with or if you boosted sales by a certain amount.
Utilize the Career Center. The Career Center is always available for students who are unsure or want another set of eyes to look at their resume. Drop-in hours are from 2 pm to 4 pm Mondays through Thursdays and from noon to 4 pm on Fridays. We also have extensive materials available online, including the very helpful Career Guide. The Career Guide has plenty of sample resumes, a sample cover letter, how to search for a job, how to build a federal resume, how to master the interview, and so much more. All available for free online at the Career Center Website.
Rescue your resume this Friday or next Tuesday at the Career Center in Math/Psychology 201! Follow these beginner tips and you’ll be on your way to a resume that stands out at the Career Fair, next Friday, February 7th.