I don’t know if you’ve heard the news, but April is the annual Career Center Career Month! It’s so big and exciting we even have a website dedicated to all things Career Month. Check it out here. But what exactly does Career Month mean? How are these events any different than the usual Career Center workshops? Well, I am so glad you asked…

One of the big differences is just how many events we are hosting. During Career Month, we will have at least one event almost every single day! Events are split into three categories: Networking, Career Exploration, and Professional skill building. We’ll have student-alumni networking events, bus trips to companies’ offices, and workshops for specific majors and interests. Want to know the NSA’s process for issuing security clearances? We have that.  Want to transition your internship into a full-time offer? Stop by on April 22nd to find out. Curious about how to develop and maintain your personal brand? We can do that too. Check out our full calendar of events here! There's something for everybody.

Two major events that you should consider stopping by are our Arts with a Purpose event and our Clothing Closet event. Arts with a Purpose is on Thursday, April 11th. Stop by the top floor of the library and listen to talks by employers about how they’ve built successful careers in the arts. Be sure to stay till the end for a networking session! The Clothing Closet event is happening this week at the Harbor MPR! Come pick up your free professional outfit Wednesday or Thursday of this week!

Another big difference about Career Month is the prizes! We’re raffling a prize every day. To enter, all you have to do is take a selfie at a Career Month event, post it on your Instagram, and tag it with #UMBCCareerMonth. More information can be found here.