Written by Jenika Brown, OAPA Peer Advisor
Who says there can only be one leader? At UMBC you’re never short on opportunities that allow your light to shine as bright as gold! Make a difference in the UMBC community, forge everlasting relationships, or simply add new, advantageous skills to your resume by taking on various leadership roles on campus.
Join a Student Organization
Whether it be a club sport or a sorority/fraternity, you are bound to implement and gain leadership skills, while also becoming part of a supportive family! Serving on an organization’s executive board will allow you to enact skills that you will need in the workforce, as well as help you to initiate positive changes on campus or in the community. Check out this link for a full list of our incredibly diverse organizations.
Get a Job on Campus
Put some extra money in your pocket, and extra skills on your resume. Most student positions on campus promote leadership, teamwork, and responsibility. Log in to your UMBCworks to find open positions right here on campus!
Still don’t know where to start? Let me give you a hand
Name: Aren Warner
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: AECOM
Position Title: GIS Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s): Geography and Environmental Systems
Current Class Level: Senior
Work Term: Spring 2020
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As a GIS intern in the water division of AECOM, my main roles consist of collecting, editing, and mapping geospatial data for ongoing water infrastructure projects with clients in both the private and public sectors. These projects can be on the scale of a local city, county or across several states under a large corporation. This variety of work creates a diverse day-to-day workflow for me. I have been able to learn the submission process for data edits or newly created/updated maps to the client and how to receive and respond to any incoming feedback from these submissions. With newly edited or received data, I have also been able to use my skills in cartography to create maps for later use in online GIS services such as ArcGIS Enterprise. I also get the opportunity to go into the field for data collection using Collector for ArcGIS, a new and valuable tool for real-time geospatial data entry directly from a worksite.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I first heard about this internship from my advisor last fall. As my graduation is expected in May of 2020, I informed them that I was actively searching for upcoming job opportunities or internships that could extend into a full-time position after graduation. They connected me with a UMBC alum who would later become my supervisor. I filled out an application and was fortunate enough to be brought in for an interview where I was offered employment soon thereafter.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The work environment at AECOM Baltimore is incredibly friendly and tight knit. The team I work with relies on cooperation, so help is always available from other team members. I also feel incredibly valued as an intern for I have responsibilities that I never thought that I would be given. The fast-paced nature of my job and the ability to directly contribute to projects has been incredible.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
One of the most rewarding parts of the job is seeing my work making a difference in a project and watching it all come together. My impact is clear when my team thanks me for my input in a discussion or thoughts on a workflow. As we all submit our individual components to an ongoing task and mark it complete, I get a sense for just how important my work really is.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Connections are very important, but of those connections, the most important are those that know you the best. Someone who has detailed knowledge of your professional ambitions can personally find job opportunities in an environment of overwhelming possibilities. Before talking to my advisor, I felt like I had too many options to choose from and didn't know what the right choice would be. After they connected me to this internship, I have never been more positive on knowing what I want to do for a career.
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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.
Join Baltimore Collegetown for an exploration of the local arts and creative industry! This is your chance to mix and mingle with industry leaders, learn from professionals who have launched their creative careers in Baltimore, and discover new, exciting internship and job opportunities.
Wed, April 8, 2020
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Location
University of Baltimore
1420 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Agenda:
4:30 - 5:30pm - optional portfolio review
5:00 - 5:30pm - check-in and registration
5:45pm - opening remarks
6:00 - 6:30pm - panel discussion
6:30 - 7:00pm - networking
Join Baltimore Collegetown for an exploration of the local mass communications industry! This is your chance to mix and mingle with industry leaders, learn from professionals who have launched their careers in Baltimore, and discover new, exciting internship and job opportunities.
Agenda:
5:00 - 5:30pm - check-in and registration
5:45pm - opening remarks
6:00 - 6:30pm - panel discussion
6:30 - 7:00pm - networking
Sips and snacks will be provided.
Abel Communications
3355 Keswick Road
#300
Baltimore, MD 21211
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