Opportunity for Freshmen & Sophomores
Apply for the 2023 Uber Career Prep cohort!
Applications are live and are due on Monday, November 28, 2022.
Uber Career Prep is a 7-month program that prepares college computer science and engineering students to excel in the interview and application process; it lays the groundwork for them to be successful onsite once they receive internship offers and beyond. Fellows attend 5 workshops and are given light homework assignments focused on enhancing their technical and soft skills. They’ll receive 1x1 mentorship by an Uber software engineer for the duration of the program and will complete 4 mock interviews with live feedback. In the 2022 cohort, over 50% of Fellows received offers to become a software engineering intern at Uber for next summer!
Candidates must have a target graduation date of 2025 or 2026. They must demonstrate a commitment to the program’s mission to increase diversity in tech. This year we had 52 Fellows from across the globe representing 19 different countries and 41 schools. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to careerprep@uber.com.
]]>The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergraduate and graduate students. HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas.
As a participant in the HS-POWER Program, you will participate in quality research experiences with federal research facilities and other HS-STEM focused entities nationwide either onsite or in a virtual environment. This experience will provide you with a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. You will also establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities.
See here more information and to apply by the deadline of December 9. 2022. US citizenship required.
Name: Aneesha Ashtaputre
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Morgan Stanley
Position Title: Firm Market Risk Analyst
Major or Program: Financial Economics
Current Class Level: Senior
Work Term: Summer 2022
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I was a summer analyst in the Firm Market Risk department, and I was a part of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) team. I assessed Greek-based risk sensitivities for various instruments in the FED Hypothetical Portfolio Exercise according to the FRTB rule. Also, I created a document management system and migrated all the team files from SharePoint to Microsoft Teams. I researched and consulted with my fellow coworkers to make an assessment about the possibility of an US recession in a group of four people.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard about the position during the Morgan Stanley UMBC Connects session. I submitted the application in October, and I interviewed towards the end of November. I went through one preliminary interview and a superday.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I enjoyed the people and their genuine interest to teach me. Everyone wanted to see me succeed, and they were willing to help me out when I asked for help.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I created a template that helps assess risk sensitivities based on the FRTB rule for different instruments, and I helped the team come up with a new organization system for their files.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Make sure to do your research on the company and its culture, and the role before applying and interviewing.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
I was treated as if I was a analyst and not a summer analyst. I loved that everyone was willing to teach me when I asked for help.
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Check out the offerings in Critical Sexuality Studies for Spring 2023 and see the attached flyer for course details!
CSST 210 - Introduction to Critical Sexuality Studies
We often hear that "networking" is an essential part of starting and growing a career, but it can be hard to know where to start. With both in-person and virtual options it can all feel overwhelming!
For insights into how to develop and grow your professional network, join Assistant Director for Career Development, Stephanie Taylor, today, Tuesday, October 25th from 12:00-1:00pm for the virtual Keys to Success: "The Circle: Building Relationships that Advance Your Career" session. For more information, click here.
In preparation for this session, we wanted to share the top 5 questions that we receive related to networking below:
While networking can feel daunting, we hope that sharing the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions can help you find a good starting point that works for you. Additionally, online career resource, Firsthand, has a video with the top 5 tips for networking. Check it out here.
Please feel free to check out some of our additional networking resources on the Career Center website or stopping by our offices on the 2nd floor of the Math and Psychology building. We hope to see you soon!