The U.S. Census Bureau cordially invites you to the U.S. Federal Statistical Agencies Fall Outreach Symposium.  The symposium will feature sessions on Statistics for Journalists and Statistics in the New Media Era.  We believe it will be a great opportunity for your students to learn about the extensive statistics from the federal government.  These statistics are widely used by communications professionals in journalism and public relations.  Presenters will discuss the official statistics produced by their agencies:

 

November 14, 10:00 to 12:00: Statistics for Journalists, Bureau of Labor Statistics Conference Center

 

Journalism students and reporters from broadcast, print and online media outlets will find this session helpful to their understanding of lesser-known federal statistical agencies, official statistics produced by these agencies, and how they can access and use official statistics, studies and analyses in their reporting. Presenters will include representatives of the Economic Research Service, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Justice Statistics, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, and National Center for Health Statistics.

 

November 14, 1:00 to 3:00: Statistics in the New Media Era, Bureau of Labor Statistics Conference Center

This two-hour session focuses on digital and new media; in particular on some of the new media covered in the President’s Digital Strategy such as API’s, apps, infographics and other data visualizations.  Agencies will share examples of how they are adapting new technology and how this helped them give the public easier access to data.

 

There is no registration fee for the symposium. However, advance registration is required to ensure access to the BLS Conference Center. A detailed list of ALL presentations can be found in the attachment included on this news post.

To register, send an email to Wendy Martinez at martinez.wendy@bls.gov with “Symposium” in the subject line and include the attendees full name, a list of the session(s) attendee plans to attend, and any special needs, e.g., handicap access. For more information, see the press release.

On-Campus Interviews offer students a chance to conveniently interview for professional positions on campus.  Employers travel to our campus for the specific purpose of interviewing preselected students for currently open positions.  This is a great opportunity to interview with employers specifically interested in UMBC students and offers the advantage of a smaller applicant pool.  Interviews take place during the fall and spring. The logistics (viewing positions, applying, signing up for interview time slots, etc.) are all handled via UMBCworks.

Don't miss out on employers coming to UMBC to recruit YOU this fall! The following is a list of employers coming to conduct on-campus interviews with application deadlines within the next month.

iGate

Position: Test Engineer - 9261611
Resume Submission End:  November 4, 2013

A full list of On-Campus Interviews scheduled is available on our website calendar and on UMBCworks, please check regularly for any updates or changes that may occur.

The following full-time positions have been posted within the past week to UMBCworks. Login to your account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings!

9261564 - Blogger/Copywriter/Editor - Flinja
9261652 - Front End Web Designer/Developer - IMS, Inc.
9261687 - Junior Pricing Analyst - Whitney, Bradley and Brown
9261584 - Manufacturing Electrical Engineer 1 - AAI Corporation
9261583 - Research Associate - CoStar Group, Inc.

The following part-time positions have been posted within the past week to UMBCworks. Login to your account (via the link in the Jobs & Internships topic in myUMBC) and find details and application instructions as well as hundreds of other job postings!

9261656 - Anne Arundel County STEM Instructor - YMCA of Central MD
9261562 - Driver - Uber
9261540 - IT Support Specialist - BYK Gardner - USA
9261673 - Chess Coach or Aide - Silver Knights Chess
9260554 - Princess Characters - Thumbs Up Party Planning
9261527 - Welcome Center Staff - Howard County Tourism & Promotion

Name:  Maryann Covert

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Louis Vuitton Corporate Events

Location of the Organization (City, State): San Francisco

Major(s)/Minor(s):  Financial Economics

Expected Graduation Year: 2014

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

As an assistant to the Louis Vuitton's Corporate Events Director, I am spending my summer working on events for the San Francisco-based Louis Vuitton Cup.  I work on each and every detail of our numerous events.  From parties to boat rides to guest transfers, I create and simplify the necessary spreadsheets and documents.

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

Helping plan events is the most stressful yet rewarding job I've ever done. The weeks, then days, leading up to events are insanely stressful and busy.  However, the feeling of completion cannot be beaten.  This weekend we are hosting a party for over 700 guests, most of which are not local, meaning I have to help arrange transportation, food, side-events, and lodging.  I not only adore this job because of its level of difficulty, but especially because of the relief and satisfaction of having planned and executed a successful event.

What have you gained from your experience that you could not have gained from another opportunity?

Louis Vuitton, as the world’s top luxury goods company, offers me more opportunities to make valuable contacts than I would have anywhere else.  This experience has also demonstrated the high value of a positive relationship with an employer; a great recommendation is an enormous piece of any job application.

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

Networking is key.  When you meet someone, get their name or their card and be sure to follow up!  Sending an email within a day of making his or her acquaintance is a sure way to remind the person who you are and why you're worth remembering.

How do you see your experience as meaningful? This might involve skills you've gained, information you've learned, mentors you've connected with, or projects you've completed.

My experience has and continues to be hugely meaningful, as it has helped to show me the corporate world from a very different perspective.  This job has taught me the meaning of hard work, diligence, thoroughness, and the value of a positive attitude, all of which are especially relevant as I prepare to enter the workforce full time.

Please provide a short quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / the internship placement process / the Shriver Center:

Earning credit for this job is absolutely amazing, as it gives me even more incentive to work and work hard!  Knowing that what I do pays off in more ways than one is immensely rewarding, and the Shriver Center made it easy to do!

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants hands-on writing and editing experience, primarily for organizational websites. This individual will assist with the development of content for the School’s website (www.pharmacy.umaryland.edu), an upcoming transition to a new content management system (CMS), and other communication and marketing tasks as assigned. He or she will report to the Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing.

Although this is an unpaid internship, credit may be offered by the applicant’s college or university commiserate with the number of intern hours performed. Interns are guaranteed published bylines.

Intern Responsibilities:

·         Write stories for the School of Pharmacy website following appropriate grammar, style, and brand guidelines.

·         Interface with faculty, staff, and students in the reporting of stories for the website. Attend relevant events and activities.

·         Create, edit, and update web pages using CMS (currently SiteExecutive and WordPress).

·         Assist with content migration  to new CMS (will be Terminal4).

·         Create and use email marketing software to send out department newsletters, event announcements, and other communications from the School.

·         Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

 ·         Strong writing and proofreading ability.

·         Basic understanding and experience with a CMS (i.e., WordPress).

·         Basic understanding of HTML.

·         Basic knowledge of photo editing software (i.e., PhotoShop).

·         Experience with Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word and Excel).

·         Strong attention to detail.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating in a team environment.

 How to Apply:

 To apply for this internship, please submit your resume and 2-3 writing samples to Becky Ceraul, assistant dean of communications and marketing, at rceraul@rx.umaryland.edu.