Are you interested in connecting one-on-one with employers and UMBC alumni from your field of interest, while searching and applying for job, internships, and research opportunities? 

Professional Network provides you with the opportunity to:

·      Learn more about your field to help you make informed career decisions

·      Network and learn about the importance of professional associations

·      Develop networking and personal branding skills and establish professional contacts

·      Improve professional communication skills

·      Compliment your academics with professional development and real world experience

·      Learn about applying your strengths in a professional setting.

Discuss these topics with your ProNet  mentor:

·      Preparing for an upcoming interview or job fair

·      How to write a resume to better fit a specific field or industry

·      Researching career options for specific degrees

·      Exploring degree options

·      Post-graduation volunteer work

You can also learn:

·      How to prepare for informational interviews

·      How to prepare fora company visit

·      Professional etiquette

The following link helps you to get started, includes samples of professional correspondence, shows how to make the best use of ProNet, and lists additional engagement opportunities and resources!

http://careers.umbc.edu/skills/network/pronet/ 

Interested in applying for  a job, interview or an on-campus interview? Want to know about Career Center career events and announcements? Want to connect with a mentor? Want to schedule an appointment? UMBCworks is the database where you can do all of these things!

Getting Started:

Read and agree to our “Policies of Professional Conduct.” Complete your profile.

Documents:

Upload a resume to UMBCworks and then come in during walk-in hours for approval (M-F, 2-4 in Math/Psyc 212 or Wednesday/Thursday 6-8 in the Writing Center in the Library). If these times do not work for you, then schedule an appointment (you can call the office, stop by the office, or use UMBCworks to schedule an appointment yourself).

After your resume has been approved, then you can begin applying.

Jobs:

Apply for jobs, internships, on-campus interviews, cooperative education opportunities, and more!

Employers:

Find information about employers and available opportunities at those organizations.

Networking:

Connect with an alumni or employer

Events and Calendar:

Find out about our information sessions and workshops/ job fairs and RSVP for events.

Request a Counseling Appointment:

http://my.umbc.edu/groups/careers/news/41364