Name:Waqas Mehmood
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: McCormick
Position Title: IT Global Security Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Information Systems
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Getting an exposure to IT security as part of McCormick’s IT Global Security team gave me an insight of challenges companies face with time, language, rule and regulations as part of global business specially in IT security. I had an opportunity to work on multiple projects and minor tasks related to IT security such SAP systems security map and minimizing social engineering threats by implementing MFA. I was actively involved and participated in multiple meetings regards to company's computer security globally. Allowing our team to better understand where we need improvement in our security structure.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I applied through UMBCworks to multiple companies and was given an opportunity from few companies but I decided to choose McCormick. My resume was approved and up to date through career center. As far as my process of obtaining this position, I submitted my resume to company’s website. Later on, I was given an opportunity for the first, second , and third interview before I could secure this position as an IT Global Security intern.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
It was a very clean and professional work environment. I had an opportunity to explore every aspect of business outside of IT Security including Manufacturing plants, finance, and innovation center.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I was very involved in my department in various activities to add additional help to the team. I worked with my management team to establish a Project Request Form which will be official way for a company to request any resources from IT Security Department. Also, I worked with security operations team to create a security map that links different SAP Systems in order to better understand and analyze each system regards to security issues.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Make the best out of your intern experience through listening, networking, and exploring company's tradition and culture.
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Aaaaaand that’s a wrap, folks!! The fall semester is closing up, and the bi-annual finals freakout is underway. We all have exams, papers, and presentations to worry about, but it’s still an important time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished, and start setting plans for next semester. As for myself, I need to start planning for my blog next semester, which is why I am asking YOU to tell me what you want to hear!! Tell me in the comments what Career Center related topics you want to see in my blog next semester.
Time for some reflection. If you are currently enrolled in an Intern Success Practicum, here’s a friendly reminder that your end-of-semester reflections are due THIS FRIDAY on December 8th. If you’re not enrolled (and I highly suggest enrolling next semester), it’s still beneficial to think about how you’ve developed personally, academically, and professionally.
What have you gained from your experiences, in and out of class?
What are some things you feel you excelled at, or really enjoyed?
On the other hand, where do you think you need to improve?
We can use this reflection to help us move forward and be more successful in the future. Speaking of future, let’s start setting some goals for the Spring semester. The desperate desire for a summer job/internship will only grow stronger as the spring rolls in, so locking down those positions early can alleviate a lot of unnecessary stress. PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDARS NOW: The Spring Career and Internship Fair will be on February 16th!! And don’t forget that all of April is “Career Month” with a plethora of workshops and networking events to help you succeed. Until then, set some goals so that you are totally prepared and confident. Here are some of my goals:
Update my resume to accurately reflect my most recent experiences.
Continue to scour the vast reaches of the internet for possible summer positions. This list of websites is a great place to start! And don’t forget we offer appointments specifically for job/internship searches.
Outside of the Career Center, the Shriver Center is a great place to connect with volunteer opportunities in the area. These experiences are equally helpful with professional development, as well as giving you a chance to give back to your community.
At the beginning of next semester, set up an appointment with a Career Specialist. This can be for spiffing up your professional documents, your job/internship search, or even possible graduate degree programs. It always helps to bounce ideas of off someone else, and getting professional advice certainly can’t hurt!
Thinking about all the stuff that needs to get done can be pretty overwhelming, but just remember all the offices and people on campus that have your back! We’re all in this together, and taking time to reflect and set goals for yourself is the best way to ensure your success.
P.S. Reminder to please comment below on what you want to see on this blog in the future!
SAE International Engineering Student Virtual Career Fair
January 25, 2018, 1-4 pm EST
Great news for SAE students! The sponsors of Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero Design, SAE Supermileage and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge want to meet you. They don’t want to wait until the 2018 CDS events begin, so we have created the CDS Virtual Career Fair. This virtual platform will connect you – in real time – with these sponsors who are looking to fill internships, co-ops, rotational opportunities, and entry level positions.
The best part is, you can participate from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. It is free, so click the link and register today!
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/SAE/e/Gjl5B
You do not have to be a member of SAE International to participate. The career fair is for Engineering students.
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Name: Ashley Copenhaver
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Google
Position Title: Engineering Practicum Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mathematics & Biology/Computer Science
Work Term:Summer 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
As an Engineering Practicum Intern, I worked on the Search UI Infrastructure Team alongside full time software engineers in Chicago. One other intern was my designated partner for the summer, so we worked collaboratively on a project which involved creating an experiment, designing a dashboard for our results, and learning new programming languages such as JavaScript, SQL, and Go. While my partner and I did a majority of the work independently to maximize our time spent in the office, we pair-programmed for the more challenging aspects of the project. Weekly meetings with various engineers around the world kept us up to date with how our project should be functioning.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I first heard about this position through my participation in an earlier Google program called the Computer Science Summer Institute, but it was not until I had begun my first computer science course here at UMBC that I really decided to pursue this position. The introductory computer science course gave me a background that made me feel confident enough to actually apply. I submitted my application in November, and as I progressed through the interviews and site placement, I set up appointments in the Career Center to give my resume a facelift. By February, after going through the whole application and interview process, I had been offered the position of Engineering Practicum Intern for the summer.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
This experience enabled me to network with people around the world and build relationships that will last a lifetime. In addition to the great support I had throughout the whole internship, I loved learning new things every single day. At any point throughout the day, I could ask any other engineer in the office a question and get a genuine answer, resulting in a massive increase in my computer science knowledge throughout the summer.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Google's mission statement from 1998 is "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." Through hours upon hours of collaborative meetings with other engineers around the world, I believe that I have certainly made a positive impact on the organization of the world's information.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Whenever you get the opportunity to attend a networking event, you should take that opportunity because you never know when the person you meet is going to become your manager. In addition, remember that you will miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So if you are interested in getting involved in internships or other experiences, actually apply for those experiences even if you think it is a long shot because you may be exactly what the organization is looking for in an applicant -- just stay true to yourself.
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Imagine going to work every day knowing that you’re helping to change someone’s life for the better. How would that make you feel? If you answered… amazing, then a career at Medifast might be a perfect fit for you!
We’re looking for talented, driven individuals who are looking to pursue a rewarding career in the health and wellness industry. If you’re passionate about helping people, changing lives and making a difference, we encourage you to review our current opportunities and apply to be part of our team!
I hope you guys all had a fantastic thanksgiving break! Now that the holiday break is over, there are only ….. THREE AND A HALF WEEKS LEFT IN THE SEMESTER??? When did that happen?! Well, I guess as the semester is closing up, now is a good time to reflect on your experiences this semester. And keeping with the theme of thankfulness, let’s talk about how you can show thanks to the employers and mentors that have helped you this semester.
First of all, why should you be thanking your mentors? The most obvious reason is that when someone does something good for you - like offer you a job/internship/research position - thanking them for it is just the right thing to do. Being thankful makes others feel good, and it makes you feel good! But from a more self-serving perspective, it also helps your chances of working with them again in the future. People always remember those who are kind to them, so if you thank your mentor for their help, they’ll probably want to hire you again! Also, taking the time to think about reasons to thank them will help you reflect on how you’ve developed through this experience. If you’re enrolled in an Intern Success Practicum course with the Career Center, you should be submitting your end-of-semester reflections by December 8th.
Here are some great ways to thank your employers and mentors:
In person is always the best option. Being able to talk face-to-face when thanking your mentor will show them how sincere you are, and will also give them a chance to thank you in return! They appreciate the work you’ve put in as much as you appreciate their guidance.
Sending a thank-you card is a good alternative if you’re shy, or don’t get a chance to do it in person. People don’t usually send physical cards anymore, so it will be a pleasant surprise for them to get a nice card in their mailbox.
If you’re not in a rush, or if you are continuing your work in the spring, be on the lookout for the Career Center’s annual Thanks for Making a Difference Campaign, which is a creative way to thank all and any kind of mentor in your life.
Personally, I’d like to send a thank you to the whole Career Center for welcoming me into the office as a new employee this semester. I have already learned so much about professional development and helping other students, and I look forward to continuing my own development here and working on new projects to give my fellow students all the opportunities they deserve. Feel free to comment on what you’re thankful for this year in the comments section below.
Attention ECON, FEIC, BTA, and Accounting December Grads
Student Affairs Business Services Center is seeking TWO Accounting Associates.
FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES CAN BE FOUND HERE
Closing Date: Best consideration by December 3, 2017
Salary: Pay Range 9 (Starting at $35,728) based on the University System of Maryland Pay Program
DUTIES: Provides full-performance level of business management services work requiring a working knowledge of, and the ability to apply, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and skill in applying basic analytical skills to review revenues, prepare forecasts, and reconcile accounts. Specific duties include: coordinate the Accounts Receivable function for multiple departments to include Events and Conference Services, Commonvision, Flat Tuesdays, Game Room, Transportation Services, University Health Services, Career Center, and others as needed; supervise all cash handling by employees in the Division of Student Affairs; oversee the accurate preparation of complex deposit transmital documentation; supervise the on-line ticketing revenue process and other specialized revenue programs for the Division of Student Affairs; analyze all revenue generation in the Division of Student Affairs to propose improvements in procedures and processes; prepare monthly reports on revenue generation using multiple data sources and include explanations of budget variances; manage internal control policies and procedures for the Division of Student Affairs; and perform other duties as assigned.
]]>Name:Edwin Quinn
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: KeyW Corporation
Position Title: Electronics Packaging Engineer
Major(s)/Minor(s):Mechanical Engineering
Work Term:Summer/Fall 2017
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
Our division develops micro-electronic devices with a focus on software defined radios. We support large contracts for major federal customers in the area. As an intern, I am responsible for the design and process development of electro-mechanical assemblies. My responsibilities include calculating, testing and mitigating issues involving circuit board strain, thermal management and environmental durability. I often utilize plating, machining and other manufacturing processes to complete my designs. I have access to a wide variety of equipment including a UV Laser, multiple CNCs, an X-Ray and extensive lab space to help with the engineering process.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I found my internship through the UMBC career fair. The career center at UMBC helped me improve my resume and advised me on success factors when interfacing with professionals.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoy the hands on learning the most. I find that I am constantly applying my academic knowledge when solving problems. I also value learning how to use new software and equipment to apply that knowledge. It is very rewarding when you are instrumental in solving an engineering problem, even if it is on a small scale. I also enjoy the variety of the work that the job provides. No two projects are the same and there is always a new problem to solve. On a higher level, I think learning how an engineering company is organized and run is invaluable career experience.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I think I bring a new approach to how typical engineering problems are solved. There are many processes in micro-electronics that have been done the same way for many years. As an intern, I have brought new ideas to the table in terms of materials and processes. For instance, on a recent project I suggested the use of cobalt over typical copper alloys because of cobalt's rigidity and other beneficial material properties. Having little to no experience can be a huge upside in that it gives a fresh perspective on solving problems.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Getting an internship is invaluable training for any student. I think that an internship is a big confidence booster and a great way to learn about yourself. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there at career fairs and networking events.
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