University of Maryland Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010

The University Career Center and The President's Promise office supports the University of Maryland's mission and its academic programs by providing a variety of programs and services to meet the diverse career development and employment needs of degree-seeking students and alumni. The Center teaches, advises and counsels students to make decisions about career interests, employment and furthering educational pursuits such as professional or graduate school. It collaborates with academic departments, employers and alumni in the delivery of workshops, services and career/internship fairs.

Time and again employers state that the competitive candidate will have outside the classroom experiences that complement the academic curriculum. Through the President's Promise, each student has the chance to engage in a special experience and offers the opportunity for extraordinary personal growth. Some students achieve this growth through hands-on research, study abroad, or internships in the public and private sectors. Others take on leadership roles or find fulfillment in community service programs. President's Promise staff is available to help students navigate through all options to select the best opportunities. In addition, dedicated faculty and staff are also available to help students chart a course to enhance their academic experience.

Resources

Career and Employment Resource Room: The Career and Employment Resource Room is a central place to learn about our many services and resources on career planning, internships, applying to graduate/ professional school, and the job search. The Resource Room contains a comprehensive collection of books, computers with internet connections, and employer information. Peer Career Educators are also available to answer questions and assist in the use of available resources. The Resource Room is open to all graduate and undergraduate students and alumni of the University of Maryland College Park and Shady Grove campuses.

Career Assistance: Thirty-minute Same Day Career assistance appointments and pre-scheduled Individual Career Assistance appointments are available with our staff. During this time assistance is provided to students in identifying majors suited to their interests, helping them to understand the world of work, and preparing them for the job search by focusing on their skills and interests. We also provide guidance in the graduate school application process, and work with alumni in beginning their career changes. (Phone 301.314.7233)

Web Resources: The UCC/TPP provides 24 hour access to various resources:

www.CareerCenter.umd.edu: read articles about career planning, job hunting, and employment trends; keep up-to-date about new programs, services, and events; register for Careers4Terps; access FOCUS and explore graduate school options. An extensive list of links to other Internet job and career sites will provide additional help.

www.international.umd.edu/ge: research, identify, connect with and engage in international study, internships, volunteering, teaching, and work experiences.

www.PresidentsPromise.umd.edu: navigate the opportunities available at Maryland that complement student academic pursuits and bring classroom knowledge to life.

Careers4Terps (C4T): For fast and comprehensive access to employment opportunities, all students should register for Careers4Terps, which provides students free access to Job Listings, On-Campus Interviewing and Resume Referral. It also gives you updated information on career and job fairs and employer information sessions. C4T students receive special e-mail bulletins on upcoming employment events related to their major.

On-Campus Interviewing (OCI): OCI offers students the opportunity to interview on campus with a variety of organizations for full-time, internship, or part-time positions. To participate, students must register for Careers4Terps. OCI is also available to recent alumni.

Job Listing: Current job listings-including part-time, internship, graduate assistantship, and full-time positions are accessible 24 hours via C4T. Additional jobs are often posted on the bulletin boards inside the UCC/TPP suite. Students seeking short term part-time jobs should consider our Quick Bucks e-mail service.

Credentials Services: Undergraduate/graduate students and alumni of the University of Maryland College Park and Shady Grove campuses can establish permanent professional files to hold letters of recommendation and background information in support of applications for employment and graduate/professional school. There is a small fee.

Resume Referral: Students and alumni can present their qualifications to employers who are not interviewing on campus. By registering with Careers4Terps you join a pool of candidates accessible to employers who are requesting applicants with specific skills or backgrounds to fill their current job openings. Employers review resumes and then directly contact qualified candidates to arrange office interviews or to request additional information.

Virtual Mock Interviews: These are self-produced practice interviews. Through use of an interactive kiosk located in the UCC/TPP suite, sessions are digitally recorded and streamed to an online account for your review with a career advisor.

Terp Externship: An externship is a short job shadowing experience that provides you with the opportunity to observe and network with professionals, investigate a career field, clarify career goals and interests, and function within a work environment. Applications are accepted mid-fall semester for winter term experiences.

Terp Career & Job Search Guide: This is a special guide for career planning, conducting a job search and applying to graduate school. Contents include resume writing guides, successful interviewing techniques and job search strategies.

Terp Network: This is a Web-based database featuring contact information for parents, alumni and friends of the University of Maryland who are interested in providing career advice and role modeling to current Maryland students.

Academic Courses: The UCC/TPP offers several career development courses:

EDCP108I - Academic Transition into Internships: A one-credit course designed to provide students with the full experience of searching for searching and successfully obtaining an internship. Themes may include understanding the relationship of internship experiences to majors and/or career paths, setting learning objectives, making the most of an internship experience, and evaluating offers. (Recommended for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors.)

EDCP 108J - Job Search Strategies: Designed for students who are seeking to learn more about strategies for landing full time employment and succeeding at work. Themes may include correspondence and interview preparation, determining fit and appropriateness of positions, setting realistic expectations for salaries and duties, appropriate work etiquette, networking, selecting references, on-the-job success, and managing work cultures and dynamics. (Recommended for Juniors and Seniors.)

UNIV099 - Internship Experience: Designed to complement students supervised work experiences. Topics may include exploring career options, developing professional work skills, and examining the relationship between internship and academic coursework. Good academic standing, submission of transcript, and internship description and approval of instructor required.

Career Development Programs: Special events bring students and employer representatives together for information exchange and employment contact. Stay tuned on the following special events through our Web site:

University Career Center Events & Workshops
Internship and Part-Time Job Fair
Fall Career Fair
Winter Jobs Fair
Spring Career Fair
Maryland/Metropolitan Education Expo
Diversity Job Search Series
National Student Employment Week
And more

Federal Work Study Students Note: Students eligible for Federal Work Study/Community Service positions should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid: www.umd.edu/FIN/ or 301-314-9000.

Engineering Majors Note: Additional support for part-time, internship and cooperative education positions is available through the Engineering Co-op and Career Services office at 301-405-3863.

Business Majors Note: Additional support for part-time, internship, cooperative education, and full-time positions is available through the Undergraduate Business Career Center office at 301-405-7103.

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