About Nielsen:

Today, there were over 500 million Tweets, over 85% of U.S. Consumers used their mobile device while watching TV, and within the next four years, women will control $28 Trillion in annual consumer spending. At Nielsen, you will help analyze and understand what all this means to our consumers, and how it truly influences and drives consumer behavior in what people watch and what people buy.

At Nielsen, we invest in you. Nielsen’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) offers a powerful and unique experience for top undergraduates interested in a leadership career with the world’s leading provider of global marketing information, consumer insights, and business media. Emerging Leaders Program Internships provide an opportunity for 2018 graduates to explore the Nielsen environment and gain insight into the full time Emerging Leaders Program Human Resources track.

Program Summary:

The Human Resources track is a challenging Internship program designed to develop leaders who will position Nielsen for growth. As a Human Resources intern, you will work with Nielsen businesses to help us attract, engage and develop the talent we need to grow and help our clients compete more effectively.

Intern assignments will be project-oriented and focus on the Human Resources Centers of Excellence including: Organization and Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation, with additional exposure to the HR Business Partner role. Assignments vary according to business need and intern qualifications; all are designed to stretch your skills, and to support your professional development by providing clear goals and actionable feedback on your performance.

Selection Criteria:

To apply for an internship, you should be an undergraduate with an anticipated graduation date of 2018 with a Human Resources related discipline and a strong record of academic achievement (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA).

You must also meet the requirements for the full-time Emerging Leaders Program. Full details are available in UMBCworks.

Please apply through UMBCworks and Nielsen Careers. UMBCworks number 9286492.

Deadline: Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 11:59pm.

Region II is excited to announce that registration for the 2016 Careers in Student Affairs Conference is now open. This low cost professional development opportunity is aimed at providing amazing learning experiences for undergraduate, graduate and new professionals interested and working within our profession. With multiple locations around the entire region and support from seasoned professionals, it is an opportunity not to be missed.

More information will continue to be released as the event draws closer, and to stay abreast of the developments please check our website: https://www.naspa.org/events/2016-careers-in-student-affairs.

We look forward to seeing you there!

D.C. United welcomes UMBC students to a sports career Q&A panel taking place before their September 28^th match against Columbus Crew SC!  D.C. United front office staff will be on hand from various departments including ticket sales, corporate partnerships, marketing, operations, and digital to speak about their career journeys as well as answer any and all questions. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing careers in sports. Following the panel, students can take advantage of discounted tickets (75% off) to enjoy some thrilling MLS action afterwards!

Event Details:

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew SC

When: Wednesday, September 28^th at 7:30pm (arrive at 5:30pm for the panel)

Where: RFK Stadium

TICKETS: Click HERE and use promo code UMBC

Questions:  Contact UMBC alum and D.C. United representative Stephanie Smith at (202) 587-5489 or SSmith@dcunited.com.

This program is being coordinated by DC United and not the Career Center.

Name: Hector Barrera

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: The Nielsen Company 

Position Title: Financial Leadership Program (FLP) Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Financial Economics and Health Administration and Policy

Expected Graduation Year: May 2017

Briefly describe your internship, co-op,  or research opportunity, including your day-to-day tasks, responsibilities, and assignments.

I worked as a Financial Leadership Program (FLP) intern in NYC for The Nielsen Company. My responsibilities included developing and implementing price table analyses for annual Pricing Guidelines review and updates for the Watch Business (National and Local TV). I used Excel to identify current fees, and variance to current price guidelines, to develop recommendations for pricing increase/re-benchmarking for all measurement services, Nielsen information and technology services. Toward the end of my internship, I presented a specific range of findings to the Chief Financial Officer of Nielsen, in order to introduce recommended pricing for some of Nielsen's local and national products.

Describe the process of obtaining your internship, research, or co-op opportunity.

I obtained this internship through the services of the UMBC Career Center and specifically, through the Fall 2015 UMBC Career Fair where I submitted my resume and found out a little bit more about the company. I went in for an on-campus interview the next day and interviewed with a Nielsen finance manager. Then, I was contacted for two additional interviews (conducted on the phone) with two HR representatives including the FLP program manager.  

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company?

Brainstorming and formulating a methodology to analyze the Nielsen data and recommend pricing for a total of 12 Nielsen local and national products. 

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

My pricing recommendations were reviewed by Finance and Client Services leads and will be further discussed for business implementation in September. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

Nielsen really cares about getting to know you and your experiences. Show in the interview what you have gained from those experiences and communicate them effectively. Also, show that you are confident and proud of your accomplishments. 

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Are you interested in working in the government for the summer or after you graduate? If so, The Career Center would like to tell you about a great opportunity for UMBC Students!

Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is Coordinated by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense.WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs. 

Eligible students must: 
- have a disability and be eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority 
- be a United States citizen 
- be enrolled in a degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree in April 2015, or more recently. 

If you are interested in interviewing with a representative from WRP or learning more about the program, please contact: Caroline Bodnar, carolc@umbc.edu.   

Please visit this link for more information regarding WRP at: www.wrp.gov and click on the student registration button to get started! 

All application materials must be uploaded to the WRP site by October 18^th at 12:00 PST