Spring break is long gone, my friends. Trust that I am just as disappointed as you are. But, there is so much going on in April that we don’t even have time to dwell on it! April is Career Month, a magical time where EVERY DAY OF THE MONTH has at least one panel, workshop, or networking event that will fully stock your professional toolbelt with all the resources and connections you could possibly ask for! Not only that, but if you participate in the Career Month Road Trip Challenge, you can collect challenge buttons for a chance to win two free plane tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, courtesy of Southwest Airlines! HOW COOL IS THAT??? Here are a few highlighted events:
On April 9th at free hour in the Commons, the Career Center is hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop. Everybody has something to learn about finances, right? In this helpful workshop, led by UMBC alum Ken Pittman, let us show you how to quantify your financial situation, deal with debt and develop a savings plan that will help to prepare you for those retirement years! What are your finances saying about you?
An ongoing event will be the Interview and Alum series, which is happening from April 9th to 13th. During this week, you can sign up to have an informational interview with UMBC alumni currently working in your desired field. This gives you a chance to get some one-on-one advice from someone who was once in your shoes and is now succeeding in the workforce!
My personal favorite is the Dining Etiquette Dinner on April 19th in the Skylight Room. Why is this my favorite? FREE DINNER, OF COURSE!! But in addition to that, you learn how to present yourself professionally while eating, which is a skill you might need if your next interview is over lunch! This event does require pre-registration, so sign up here.
You may be saying to yourself, “Gosh, there is so much happening this month, how do I make the best of it??” Well, I’ll give you some tips on how to take advantage of all these wonderful resources:
Look at the calendar now! The last thing you want is to hear about an event after it already happened, so scope out the events this month that interest you the most, and make sure you’re prepared.
Get your resume polished! A lot of these events have recruiters actively looking for eager college students, so make an appointment or come to drop-in hours every weekday from 2pm-4pm and ensure that your resume is in tip-top shape.
Collect those challenge buttons! These events are rewarding all on their own, but if you remember to collect the challenge buttons offered at each event and turn them in, you could win some BIG PRIZES! So don’t miss out!
This month is a big deal, so make sure you’re prepared to achieve your full potential and take advantage of everything the Career Center has to offer. Go Retrievers!
Attention Undergraduate & Graduate Students in Life Sciences & Engineering
Emergent BioSolutions is looking to hire EIGHT INTERNS from UMBC for their Bayview (Baltimore, MD) and Camden locations.
Be sure to apply to
the positions in UMBCworks AND meet with the company representatives at
the EMPLOYERS in the SCIENCES
event this Wednesday, April 4, 2018 · 11 AM - 2 PM, The Commons : Main
Street. Emergent BioSolutions provides specialty products for civilian
and military populations that address intentional and naturally emerging
public health threats.
OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE:
Intern, Engineering (position 9298260)
Intern, Manufacturing Operations (Bayview) (position 9298263)
Intern, Manufacturing Operations (Camden Location) (position 9298266)
Intern, Manufacturing Sciences and Tech. (position 9298264)
Intern, Production Compliance (position 9298267)
Intern, QC Laboratory Services (position 9298262)
Intern, QC Microbiology (position 9298261)
Intern, Validation (position 9298265)
FUND YOUR FUTURE
Do you plan to pursue an unpaid internship or service opportunity for Summer 2018? Whether you have already accepted an unpaid position or are in the process of applying, you may be eligible to apply for a financial stipend.
The UMBC Career Center and Shriver Center are proud to announce the new Student Internship & Service Fund, thanks to the generous support of our alumni, campus and community members. The goal of this fund is to help you gain critical skills, explore potential careers, and create important connections in competitive, creative, and service-oriented fields providing unpaid internship and service opportunities.
Stipend Award Amounts:
$1,500 stipend for unpaid internships totaling 120 hours or more this summer
$750 stipend for unpaid service opportunities totaling 60 hours or more this summer
Eligibility Requirements:
GPA of 2.5 or higher
You must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student who will return to UMBC in Fall 2018.
If you have not already obtained an unpaid position for Summer 2018, you must secure a position by May 1, 2018.
Requirements for Awardees:
Submit verification that you are not receiving compensation for your summer position.
Enroll in the appropriate Career Center or Shriver Center Internship or Service-Learning Practicum.
Complete your hours and fulfill the terms of your internship or service.
Submit documentation of your internship or service at the semester’s end, including photos/videos of your work (with the organization’s permission).
HOW TO APPLY:
For best consideration, please submit your resume, unofficial transcript, and a statement of purpose to position 9297914 in UMBCworks by this Saturday, April 7th. Awardees will be notified by mid April.
If you have already secured a position, your statement should include:
How does this unpaid internship or service opportunity support your career and academic goals?
Why are you an ideal candidate for the Student Internship & Service Fund?
If you have NOT already secured a position, your statement should include:
What kind of internship or service opportunity do you plan to obtain for Summer 2018? Please list at least three organizations where you have applied, or plan to apply.
How do you expect this experience to support your career and academic goals?
Why are you an ideal candidate for the Student Internship & Service Fund?
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) provides innovative medicines, vaccines and consumer products to enable millions of people to do more, feel better, and live longer. As a science-led, global healthcare business with clear values, they offer countless opportunities for people at various stages of their careers: internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, rotational programs and full-time.
GSK has officially opened internship recruitment for summer 2018. Job opportunities range across various business units for work in digital analytics to engineering and structural and biophysical sciences. For full details about GSK’s Intern Program, and to search and apply for opportunities as they become available, please visit this link.
Resume Assistance at the UMBC Career Center
Need help with creating/updating your resume? Visit the Career Center located on the 2nd floor of Math/Psych. Bldg. during drop-in hours 2-4 PM daily for a quick 15-minute review. For more in-depth assistance, schedule a 30-minute resume review appointment online by logging on to UMBCworks and clicking “Schedule an Appointment”.
]]>Name: Arnold Epanda
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Lockheed Martin
Position Title: Software Engineer Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Computer Science
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As the fall semester was coming to an end, I received a phone call from Sikorsky Aircraft, before a United Technology company and now a Lockheed Martin company to help in building their perception and autonomy work. I passed the interview, was given an offer and stipend for travel relocation since the workplace was in Stratford CT, miles away from my hometown Maryland.
I was super excited to intern with this company for two reasons: First, I felt a sense of connection with my interviewers (three at the time) because it seemed like they heard about UMBC already, for they asked quite a few questions about the school and after I gave them my feedback about the school I am attending, they acknowledged at the end of the interview that it was a great college to go to. Their view of UMBC enhanced my confidence about the school and was a reason to further accept their offer. Second, it was my first time interning away from home, receiving travel stipends, and preparing to live in Connecticut sate. Therefore, it was the perfect opportunity to have a fun summer, working on fun projects, meeting new people and knowing that I would have to build software that could impact on millions of lives.
When it came to saying YES/NO for my offer, I went for a YES and my role was to write algorithms with a lot of performance emphasis that will be integrated into their perception system.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Of course, there are a lot of organizations out there willing to help students succeed.
I have never really thought of using these organizations in order to apply for internships until one of my friends, now a software engineer in Texas, recommended INROADS to me, a non-profit organization that aims to place minorities student in tech and big corporations.
I received coaching interviews throughout that program, resume reviews and was then called for an interview. Plus, INROADS send your resume to companies. Therefore, you do not need to worry about looking for these big corporations, for they come to you.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Curiosity. Not being afraid to ask questions and having great team partners that are willing to see you succeed.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
By being my best-self, being genuine, and having fun with everyone.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Search for non-profit organizations that are willing to help - plenty of them exist. Have friends in your area of study, which I consider to be very important. Go out and meet people, do not wait for them to come to you. Make friends everywhere. Prep for interviews, get resume reviews, go to careers fairs, pray, and be patient.
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]]>Physiciancy, Inc. is a physician-led medical scribe organization that provides a wide range of specialties and settings to physicians and providers.
Description: As a
medical scribe, you will shadow physicians and other health care providers in
the outpatient/office setting and assist with patient documentation. This
includes documenting patient history, physical exam, tests, labs, and plans.
You will learn to navigate electronic medical record systems. You will obtain
significant clinical and patient exposure hours, useful for those interested in
a healthcare related career and/or those students in a pre-professional program
(pre-med, nursing, PA programs).
Compensation: Hourly
Hours: Part-time shifts are M-F daytime. No nights/no weekends. Must be able to commit to a minimum of two full days per week.
Location: Annapolis, MD
UMBCworks ID: 9297952
Visit Website here for more information.
]]>Name: Zain Abidin
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Helping Hand for Relief and Development
Position Title: Management Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biological Sciences
Work Term:Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Helping Hand for Relief and Development is a global humanitarian relief and development organization responding to human sufferings in emergency and disaster situations around the world. In addition to their emergency relief efforts in natural or man-made disasters, they also work on long term relief and development programs. My internship was focused around the management aspect of the branch in Baltimore. My day-to-day responsibilities included coordinating volunteer sessions on a biweekly basis, managing incoming and outgoing shipment, maintaining an organized warehouse for the in-kind work and sending packaged material in containers to many countries including Pakistan, Syria and Rohingya. I also spoke at different events regarding the initiatives that this organization was taking.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about this position through an alumni network last Summer. A few of my friends had also interned at this organization and I had also volunteered here as well. When I found out that there was an opening I applied for the position in September.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed packing gifts for children in areas that have been affected by disasters. The idea that my work was able to bring some joy in the lives of children who have suffered through so much was very fulfilling. Furthermore, some of my colleagues went to some countries and distributed our gifts themselves. Knowing that gifts that were packed and organized by me actually got to the kids and seeing their videos just softened my heart so much and made me love my work even more.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe my work positively affected the lives thousands of people who have been affected by many disasters. As humans it is our responsibility to take care of other people, and I believe I was able to do that through my work.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Start looking for internships as soon as you can, and don't be shy. Most of the internships that I have had required me to step out of my comfort zone. Be brave and apply for anything that interests you. If you get rejected, it's okay. Try again. Rejection is not the same as failure, and you should never let it discourage you.
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The Louis L. Kaplan Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by the University of Maryland Baltimore County Student Government Association in recognition of Dr. Kaplan’s many contributions to UMBC during his tenure as Interim Chancellor.
It was Dr. Kaplan’s wish, when the fund was first established, that students who displayed academic promise be assisted financially in order to continue their education at UMBC.
Criteria for Selection: The purpose of the award is to recognize UMBC students with proven academic achievement (minimum 3.0 grade point average) who will hold junior or senior status (minimum 60 credits) the following fall (credits must reflect on transcript by the end of the application semester), demonstrate financial need, and have made valuable contributions to the UMBC community. While financial need will be a consideration, it WILL NOT be the deciding factor in granting the award (s).
Nomination and Award Process: Applications should be submitted to the Vice President for Student Affairs office. Selection of a student or students for the award will be made by the selection committee by June 15 each year; the award will be presented for the following fall semester by the first week in October.
More details along with the application can be found here: https://studentaffairs.umbc.edu/2018-kaplan-scholarship/
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