February Career Events

Spring Career and Internship Fair:

The Spring Career & Internship Fair will take place over the course of three consecutive days:

• Tuesday, February 18, 2020; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 

• Wednesday, February 19, 2020; 12 p.m.-5 p.m.  

• Thursday, February 20, 2020; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. 

All days of the fair are open to ALL University of Maryland students and alumni.Students should review the list of participating employers and attend career events to prepare for the fair. 

Workshops:

Professional Preparation Workshop Led by APHIS co-sponsored by MANRRS Acing Your Behavioral Interview

• Thursday, February 6; 4:30-6:30 PM.
• Join us for an Interview Workshop that will teach you how to prepare and ace behavioral questions in interviews! These questions will often ask about a situation or require you to name your strengths/weaknesses. Presenters from APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) will offer tips and best practices for behavioral interviews and answer questions about what sets candidates apart in the process. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their interview skills in small groups with APHIS professionals. Click here to RSVP!

How to Write a Scientific Research Resume

• Monday, February 10; 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. 
• Think you know how a scientific research based resume should look and what to include to be a competitive applicant? Join an employer partner and a University Career Center staff member as they discuss the key points of a research based resume and what mistakes to avoid. Click here to RSVP!

Resume Critiques:

For six days leading up to the Spring Career & Internship Fair (Tues, Feb. 18-Thurs, Feb. 20 in Stamp), the University Career Center is hosting special drop-in hours to help students feel prepared for fair! Drop-by (no appointment necessary) for a 10-15 minute resume critique (please print your resume), practice your introduction to employers, or get a better understanding of what to expect at the Career & Internship Fair. These drop-ins are available to all UMD students. 

• Monday, February 10, 11am-3:30pm
• Tuesday, February 11, 11am-3:30pm
• Wednesday, February 12, 11am-3:30pm
• Thursday, February 13, 11am-3:30pm
• Friday, February 14, 11am-3:30pm
• Monday, February 17, 11am-3:30pm

Need a resume critique for the career fair, or to search for a job or internship? Attend the AGNR Drop In assistance for a more targeted resume critique. 

• Wednesday, February 12; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Thursday, February 13; 2 p.m.-5 p.m.