UMBC’s Spring 2021 Virtual Career & Internship Fair is only a week and half away, Friday, Feb. 5. We want to make sure you are registered, prepared, and comfortable with this virtual format prior to the day of the fair so you can make the most of your time connecting with employers over live group chat and video.
WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER TODAY?
The registration process will give you the opportunity to complete your profile and upload your resume. Employers will be able to search candidates based on the information provided on this registration form prior to and during the fair.Registered students will have early access to view attending organizations, review their job opportunities and schedule 1:1 chats starting Monday, Feb. 1.
WHAT WILL I NEED TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROFILE?
You will want to have a current resume to upload to your profile. You can also upload a profile picture and provide the link for your LinkedIn Profile.Need assistance with your resume?
A virtual resume review appointment can be made with a Career Center staff member by clicking the “Schedule Appointment” button on your UMBCworks home page. Next, select a 30- or 60-minute full resume review, OR a 15-minute Express Resume/Cover Letter Review (available Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m.).
We are also offering extended drop-in style resume review hours (Resume Rescue) on Jan. 29 and Feb. 2 over Webex.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR THE FAIR?
See our Preparing for the Virtual Career & Internship Fair webpage including recorded micro learning topics and a full training session on the virtual fair platform.Review the directory of employers to see which majors and positions each employer is recruiting for, and plan who you want to talk to during the Fair.