Kacie Glenn

Role at the UMBC Career Center: I help arts, humanities, and social science students make themselves competitive candidates for jobs and internships.

 

 

Q: Where have you earned your college degrees?

A: I hold an M.Ed. from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore and a B.A. from the University of Maryland-College Park.

 

Q: What program(s) did you study? How did you chose your major?

A: I majored in English Literature as an undergraduate. As a kid, I was constantly reading-- under my desk at school, during recess, under the covers with a flashlight. For a long time I wanted to be a writer, then an editor. English was the natural choice for me. Later on, I decided that editing wasn't as fulfilling for me as I'd expected, so I decided to get a master's degree in school counseling. Now, of course, I'm using those counseling skills as a career advisor at the college level.

 

Q: Tell me about the job and internship process when you were in college. Were you able to find job/internship positions that were related to your major or your career interests?

A: During college I had two positions that related to my career goals. First, I was a tutor at the campus writing center. This was actually an internship and involved a lot of training and study of pedagogical techniques. I really loved helping students flesh out and express their ideas-- something I still get to do during resume/cover letter appointments.

 

My second job was with a small, local book publisher. The company was so tiny that I found myself editing full manuscripts, writing jacket copy and press releases, and formatting layouts in InDesign.

 

Q: What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

A: "It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act." -the Dalai Lama

 

Q: Why should students visit the Career Center?

A: One of the most important things you can gain by visiting us is confidence. We can help you name your strengths and tell your story in words that make you feel good about what you have to offer-- AND attract employers' attention.

 

Q: What is your favorite aspect about UMBC?

A: I like the diversity. Everyone seems to fit in at UMBC. There are no outsiders or insiders.

 

Q: What is one item on your bucket list?

A: I want to write and publish a book someday. Don't ask me what about!

 

Q: What is one aspect of the DC/Baltimore area that you often explore?

A: My favorite Smithsonian museum is the National Portrait Gallery, so I've been there several times. I also love hiking and running in all the beautiful local parks, particularly around Columbia.

 

Want to connect with Kacie or any of our great Career Center team? Call our office at 410-455-2216 or check out our contact us page here: http://careers.umbc.edu/aboutus/