Sushant is the grand prize winner of Summer 2016’s #UMBCintern contest! To see his entries and all of the other wonderful submissions, check out the hashtag on Twitter.
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Name: Sushant Athley
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Videology Group Inc.
Position Title: Software Developer Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s): Computer Science Master’s
Expected Graduation Year: June 2017
Briefly describe your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.
I joined the team at Videology as a Software Developer Intern. Videology is a converged advertising technology company. My daily activities involved working in a geographically distributed team, consisting of engineers in Minsk (Belarus), Baltimore, Reston, and Austin to build new features into their core advertising platform. My team had around 7-8 developers.
Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.
I first heard about Videology from a friend of a friend who had interned there last summer. I got excited after hearing about the people and culture and the work that was being done at Videology. I immediately looked up the recruiting HR person on LinkedIn and shot them a personalized email describing how I would make a good fit at the organization. They promptly agreed to schedule a telephonic screening but I insisted that I would prefer to come down in person to their offices and meet the team in person. I underwent around 4-5 rounds of interviews which were primarily technical. After a few days I got a call back that they would be extending an offer.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?
As an intern I enjoyed the flexibility that Videology afforded me to work on various different teams and projects during my internship. Everyone was very helpful and forthcoming in aiding me understand the nuances of the business and answer any and all of my questions.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I brought in a fresh perspective on how software development was being done in the Engineering division at Videology. After having worked in a handful of smaller teams in the past, I could offer a unique perspective around how we could move faster without compromising on quality or cutting corners.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice would be to utilize your alumni contacts when it comes to applying for any kind of job. Also before applying, you should be sure that the work being done there aligns with your strengths and future roadmap.
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Having an on-campus job and getting a notation on your
transcript that tells employers you made the effort to enhance your
professional development!
Make your campus experience count! Enroll in PRAC 102 Building Skills for Career Success TODAY! Take a look at this short video clip to learn more.
Enrollment is limited to the first 100 student employees. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Click HERE to enroll in this zero credit practicum for Fall 2016. Also, obtain the Syllabus below (SEE DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD). The deadline to enroll for fall 2016 is 4pm on this Wednesday, 10/5.
Open to all levels and majors.
Must be a UMBC student employee working at least eight hours per week on campus.
Supervisor endorsement will be requested.
QUESTIONS, please contact Caroline Bodnar at the Career Center at carolc@umbc.edu or (410) 455-2216.
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The contest is open to any currently enrolled student who is completing a Summer 2016 research, internship, or co-op experience at least part-time (minimum 10 hours a week).
You must be enrolled at UMBC in Fall 2016.
Winners will be asked to verify experience if not currently enrolled in the UMBC Practicum Notation.
We recommend your Twitter account be public in order for pictures to be accessed.
Follow @UMBCcareers.
Submit your photo(s) via Twitter from July 27th, 12:00 p.m. through August 24th, 8:00 p.m. using the hashtag #UMBCintern.
Thinking about what photo to take? Here are some ideas:
1) Take a picture in front of your company sign.
2) Find as many UMBC current students and alumni to be in the picture with you while at work.
3) Show us a picture of your internship in action.
4) Bring UMBC gear to work and show your school pride at your internship.
To be considered a valid entry, you must be following @UMBCcareers, include one picture in your tweet, and your placement site must be identifiable either through the tweet (mentioning the company or organization name) or the picture (such as a photo in front of a company sign).
Only one entry (one photo) will be accepted per day per Twitter handle.
Up to three entries per person will be accepted throughout the entire contest.
Three winning students will be notified about their prizes via email and Twitter in late August.
Students who enter the #UMBCintern contest are encouraged to fill out the Intern of the Week form for a chance to be featured on the Career Center’s myUMBC page and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Students who complete the Intern of the Week form must be enrolled in the Career Center’s zero-credit Practicum course.
The Career Center will randomly select three winners, who will be notified via Twitter Direct Message by August 26th. All three students will be featured as the UMBC Intern of the Week in the Fall. Grand prize is a Five Guys prize pack (gift card and additional swag) and 2 runner-ups will receive Five Guys Gift Cards. You must contact the Career Center with 48 hours of notification to receive your prize or the next alternate will be contacted.
By submitting a creative work for this contest, you acknowledge and agree to UMBC’s Terms and Permissions. A picture being retweeted by the UMBC community or the general public does not increase your chance of winning or count as an additional entry. This contest is not associated with Twitter.
Address questions or concerns about this contest to Caroline Bodnar via carolc@umbc.edu.
]]>The Mosaic and Career Center is currently seeking a Fall Paid Intern to work at least 10 hours per week. The attachment below will connect you to the full position description.
The intern will create and help facilitate culturally-focused, interactive and fun activities targeted to the UMBC Latinx and Hispanic student community, serve as a peer advisor to student leaders, and assist with connecting Latinx and Hispanic students with staff, faculty, and alumni. Events will be coordinated through Student Life’s Mosaic Center in collaboration with the Career Center. The intern’s main role is to help and support Latinx and Hispanic students in building community and connections with campus leaders, accessing on/off-campus resources, and preparing for their life and career goals beyond UMBC.
This position is open to all majors and the selected intern will be
paid $10 per hour or a stipend in the amount of $1200 pending
satisfactory work evaluations. The internship is for the Fall 2016
Semester with possible rehire offer for Spring 2017 pending a
satisfactory final evaluation. A minimum of 10 work hours per week are
required.
IF INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY TO INTERN POSITION 9285287 on UMBCworks ASAP. Position posted till filled.
]]>On Tuesday, July 19th Human Resources and MSRP Nationwide will be hosting a Pizza lunch and learn titled: “Secrets to Achieving Financial Independence” in UC 312 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. This seminar addresses the challenges of our younger workers (age 35 and under) face today saving for their future and achieving wealth. We would appreciate you sharing the following information with your departmental faculty & staff.
Space is limited, pizza will be provided by Nationwide.
To Register, visit http://my.umbc.edu/groups/training/events/41231
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