Below are featured events and internship/employment opportunities that have recently been posted or have application deadline dates that are quickly approaching!  To see all that the UMBC Career Center has to offer YOU, please visit our myUMBC group page HERE or log into your UMBCworks account!

FEATURED EVENTS….

NEW!  UMBC Connects: U.S. NAVY– Wednesday, September 9, 11 am – 2:00 pm
STOP IN WHEN YOU ARE ABLE! No need to stay for the entire event!

NEW!  Attention Grad Students: Northrop Grumman FTL Info Session – Thursday, September 10, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

NEW!  Will you be graduating in December 2015 or May 2016? Do you realize that the heaviest recruitment season will begin in October? Spend a Friday afternoon with us and be prepared to face this critical time with confidence!  Senior Success Seminar– Friday, September 18, 2015 – RSVP is required!

NEW!  Inside Scoop: Global Careers – Monday, September 21, Noon – 1 pm

NEW! UMBC Connects: GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) – Wednesday, September 23, 11 am – 2 pm  STOP IN WHEN YOU ARE ABLE! No need to stay for the entire event!

NEW!  On-Campus Interview Deadlines

T. Rowe Price
Investment Fellowship
Deadline to Apply:  September 14, 2015
Interview Date:  September 28, 2015

PNC Financial Services Group
ACCEL Retail Bank Development Program Analyst
Deadline to Apply:  September 16, 2015
Interview Date:  September 30, 2015

FEATURED FULL-TIME & PART-TIME JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, AND RESEARCH POSITIONS

NEW! ATTENTION GRAD STUDENTS:  Social Security Admin - Hardy-Apfel IT Fellows Program

NEW! SWEET Internship Opportunity w/Hershey in Global Analytics

NEW! Paid Opportunities with ChAMP!!

NEW! Spring Engineering Co-op with McCormick 

Keep an eye on the Career Center website (http://careers.umbc.edu/) for all upcoming events and programs!  Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors….this is an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about career paths…whether you are exploring possibilities or searching for an internship or full-time opportunity!

Savannah is the Career Center's #UMBCintern Twitter contest winner!

Name: Savannah Steinly

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

Position Title: Conservation Scholar

Major(s)/Minor(s): Chemical Engineering on the Environmental Track

Expected Graduation Year: 2018

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

I participated in a multi-year program that emphasizes learning about conservation, social and environmental justice, and how to diversify the current conservation movement. The first year is structured as a course that entails exploring Washington state and coming face to face with conservation issues across a variety of landscapes and communities. We connected themes including food, water, biodiversity, and climate to culture and the PPIA model (power, privilege, identity and agency). In the process, I hiked up mountains, trekked through deserts and forests, and toured cities while reflecting, discussing, and learning how to become an environmental change-agent.  

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

I am drawn to adventure, travel, and learning new things, so I began searching for summer internship opportunities over winter break that would allow me to do so. As a freshman, I initially struggled to find opportunities that I was interested in and also had the qualifications for. Amidst this search, I received an email from the Undergraduate Research group on myUMBC outlining the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars program. The description immediately piqued my interest, and I began my application right away. While the process was somewhat lengthy (it required responses to six essay questions, a few letters of recommendation, a resume, and various other components) the effort was well worth it!

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

Of course, I’ve loved the variability of the program and the beautiful, eye opening sites that I’ve been privileged to travel to. The program would switch gears every week or so, and we would always experience something totally new. I encountered many different “firsts;” my first time traveling to the west coast, running through a desert (and spotting a coyote and a rattlesnake on the same day!), standing on a glacier, camping, spending the night in a Native American reservation and taking part in tribal traditions, and so much more. However, I’ve also greatly valued getting to know an amazing group of scholars from different backgrounds around and outside of the country. I found that I learned nearly as much from listening to them as I did from the program itself. 

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

I want to believe that I’ve made an impact during the span of the program. I think that  in terms of performing small-scale environmental remediation work and day-to-day interactions with others, I have. However, I’ve found that the main objective of the first year is to discover how to make the largest positive impact as a conservation professional, and how to make these efforts as effective and inclusive as possible. I am still searching for where I fit into the growing environmental conservation movement and how I can apply my current goal of becoming an environmental engineer or doing related work. Next year, I will make a more direct impact by undergoing the second part of this program, which involves interning for a department or organization around Seattle and undergoing a conservation research project. 

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

Although it may sound cliche, don’t be discouraged by the lengthiness of the application processes, and don’t count yourself out. While applying for this internships, I recognized that the odds of acceptance were not particularly high. However, someone has to get accepted, so I thought, why not me? I also think it is important to show those reviewing the application that you are very interested in and passionate about the purpose of the position you are applying for. I think that my passion for environmental conservation and the way I portrayed that through writing was a notable factor in my acceptance. 

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Attention Juniors and Seniors with a 3.3 GPA or above.  Hershey is interested in hiring UMBC students at the junior or senior level for the following position:  Intern, Advanced Capabilities (Global Knowledge and Insights) (51966)

This position will begin in September/ October 2015 and run through May 2016 with the potential to continue through the summer

The selected candidates will work at Hershey's on-campus office at UMBC in Baltimore.

Apply HERE:

https://career4.successfactors.com/career?career_ns=job_listing&company=Hersheys&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&rcm_site_locale=en_US&site=VjItZy84VGQ5U1B5c09CRGlJeTlzUHdlZz09&career_job_req_id=51966&selected_lang=en_US&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&_s.crb=OlZCb9pbOxqJzWYkaAwxBBvmODk%3d

Summary:

This role is part of a global analytics organization that discovers insights to benefit consumers, shoppers and retailers. You’ll be a part of a team that goes beyond basic analysis, exploring traditional and non-traditional data sets while leveraging new and innovative technologies.

Responsibilities:

You will help conduct extensive analyses on multiple, disparate data sources and, in the process, develop a deep understanding of the retail and consumer package good landscape. On this team, you’ll strengthen your analytical abilities, leadership, and communication skills, while gaining exposure to a wide variety of departments within Hershey.

Qualifications:

• A current undergraduate junior or senior with a 3.3 cumulative GPA or higher
• Candidates should be pursuing an undergraduate degree with a quantitative background (e.g. engineering, psychology, computer science, mathematics or economics)
• Strong degree of analytical acumen
• Ability to solve problems, think critically, and communicate clearly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated leadership and academic achievement in student and extracurricular activities
• Previous internship experience is a plus
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans

• Assist project engineers with project concept development and scoping
• Evaluating alternatives to find the best solution
• Establishing design criteria and performance specifications for new equipment and submitting requests for quote to equipment manufacturers
• Reviewing vendor quotes and making equipment selection recommendations.
• Develop project budgets and detail estimates
• Generating and modifying CAD drawings
• Providing technical support for equipment installations
• Overseeing/assisting in equipment checkout, commissioning, and startup
• Attending equipment specific training classes and working with vendor reps during startup
• Attending offsite inspections of new equipment and Factory Acceptance Tests
• Working with electrical engineers on controls design and PLC programming
• Generating and maintaining project action lists and schedules
• Managing vendors and contractors
• Managing small capital projects

• Currently enrolled as an engineering undergraduate for the 2015-2016 school year.
• Completed Sophomore level status or higher towards a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a minimum GPA of 2.6.
• Ability to commit to full time (40 hours), five days per week (M-F).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, and be self-motivated in a fast paced, results focused, manufacturing plant.
• Capable of multitasking and managing a varying and flexible workload.
• Strong organization and planning skills with ability to manage details.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• SAP experience
• Microsoft Access experience

Name: Hailey Lynch

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

Position Title: Advanced Capabilities Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Mathematics/Statistics;Economics 

Expected Graduation Year: May 2016

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

I was an Advanced Capabilities Intern in the Global Knowledge and Insights Department at The Hershey Company this past summer. Hershey is currently working with a Silicon Valley technology company to build new capabilities that will allow Hershey to analyze big data and advance analytics. I was one of three interns placed on the project. I was responsible for conducting a wide variety of analyses in order to gain insights into the consumer landscape and to answer high-value business questions. In order to do this, I worked with the technology company’s new capability and utilized a range of large public and private data sets. I also conducted statistical analyses using the programming language R. Additionally, I was responsible for meeting with key individuals on a biweekly basis to help shape and enhance the new capability. 

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

I received an email from the Career Services Center notifying me that Hershey was looking for analytically minded undergraduates to fill its new internship position. I applied on Hershey's website and was notified by the Career Services Center that I had been selected for an in-person interview. Both a Vice President and a Senior Manager from the company came to UMBC to conduct interviews. Hershey called me back shortly after my in-person interview and offered me the position.

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

Throughout my time at Hershey, I was exposed to so many brilliant people, and I was able to learn so much about technology, big data, and the consumer packaged goods landscape. As a math major, I never imagined I would be given such a unique opportunity. I love that my position allowed me to utilize my analytical mind and quantitative background to help the company develop a new capability that will be used by future researchers.

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

Throughout the course of my internship, I made a multitude of recommendations for capability enhancements. In this way, I helped the system to run more efficiently, and I was able to leave my own personal mark on the capabilities being developed. Many of the recommendations I made either have been or are in the process of being implemented.

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

Be willing to try anything. I went into my internship unsure as to how a math major could be of any value to a chocolate company. My experience turned out to be invaluable, and it never would have happened if I hadn't taken a leap of faith at the start.

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Name: Danielle Haskin

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: McNair Scholars Fellowship

Position Title: Primary Investigator/ Researcher

Major(s)/Minor(s): Emergency Health Services/ Sociology 

Expected Graduation Year: May 2016

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

Since this is the first research project I have done, I am learning everything from scratch. Being the primary investigator, I am in charge of the entire study with the support of my mentor, Dr. Rick Bissell. I was required to secure an avenue to disperse my surveys, maintain contact with people to find events to meet patients, write an extensive research report, and present my findings at multiple research conferences among other tasks that were required to ensure a well executed study. 

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

I was walking through the halls and noticed a signup sheet for the McNair Scholars program.  I had decided to attend UMBC because of its highlight on undergraduate research but was not sure on how to begin the process, so when I read up on the program, I thought McNair may be a good starting point. I was later contacted to complete the application process by the graduate research assistant and statistician for the McNair program. The program requires for you to develop a research proposal and submit it for a competitive position in the summer research institute.   

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

Being a first generation college student there were academic questions I had and no ideas where to get answers. The McNair Scholars program has allowed me to develop a research proposal, conduct the research, and write a publishable paper all with the support of those who have previously gone through the same process. I was awarded a Fellowship through the Summer Research Institute, SRI, that mimicked a graduate fellowship process. This SRI provided room and board along with a stipend to conduct my research over the summer. I also received graduate school preparation and incentives such as a GRE prep course, GRE exam waivers, and application fee waivers when I apply to graduate schools. Having preparation for the next step in my education has been wonderful!

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

I am conducting research in order to gauge the receptiveness of an adult diabetic population to a community paramedicine, or similar community based healthcare service. The information I gather should support the research that has been ongoing by various community based health care personnel. I am filling gaps that are currently in the literature since this is still an emerging topic. This program aims to help populations that are underserved by traditional health care programs. I have worked in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association throughout this project and hope to continue to help the community through education and support. 

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

Get involved early! If you have the slightest idea you may want to work on a project talk with your adviser or a professor that may be able to help you find a project. You don’t have to begin by developing your own research either. There are constantly projects that professors or graduate students are working on that may need your help. If you determine that you like it, joining a program such as McNair Scholars really is the best route because they allow you to fully develop, plan and conduct your research. Also looking into the Undergraduate Research Award or presenting at URCAD is something you should keep in your mind. The experience really is priceless!

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

This research project has required that I get out of my comfort zone and move onto the next step in both my education and career. I am involved in projects that I didn't previously think I had the experience for all because of the connections I have made through my research. 

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