Hey everyone! This is our last blog post of the semester. I want to thank you all for reading these and just generally being wonderful. And I know. It’s hard to look past finals week when you have your head so firmly fixed on your computer screen that you’re not sure if you’ll even be able to sit up straight again. And I’m not asking you to. Bookmark this page, get past December 19th, and come back to read this post once you are comfortably in post-finals relaxation mode. Go on. I’ll wait.
Ok great! I hope you’re taking a little bit of a break. But that still means you can get things done! Check out my winter break (or semester, if you’re taking classes) checklist below:
Update your resume. Over the last few months, you’ve worked on new projects, taken new classes, developed new skills, and (possibly) started new jobs. Add all of that to your resume now before you forget it!
Think about post-spring semester employment. Whether you’re graduating and looking for full-time work (yay!) or trying to find an internship, winter break is perfect to kick-start that process. Keep in mind that most application deadlines are coming up sooner than you think! Make a list of potential employers and start applying.
Follow up with your professors. Reach out to them in a professionally-worded email, or even a handwritten thank you note if you want to go the extra mile. Thank them for a wonderful and enriching semester. It’s a great gesture, and makes sure they remember you in case you need to ask for a recommendation later on.
Build your skill set. Consider working on a personal project over break! It’s a great way to have some fun and get some experience in a low-stress way. I don’t know about you, but applying what I’ve learned in my classes really helps me remember why I love my major. Also look into building your job-hunting skills. The Career Center is offering our Dependable Strengths workshop over the break. It is a great way to figure out what you excel in and what you can work on in the upcoming year.
Work on your network. Add people on LinkedIn, keep in contact with friends and group mates from last semester’s classes, or even consider going to a conference. Maybe even reach out to alum on our LinkedIn page and figure out a time to chat about potential career paths. The possibilities are endless.
Make a plan for next semester. My motivation is always lower in the spring semester. One way I found to combat that is to set achievable goals for the upcoming semester during breaks. I figure out what I need and want to do (these are two different things!) and how to do them. I don’t always meet every goal, but having them keeps my focus directed on the long-term benefits of working hard.
On that note, I will see you next semester! Take some time to relax, drink some hot chocolate, and have a great winter.
Name:Aubrey Livi
Internship, Co-op or Research Site: Brinkbit Inc.
Position Title: Marketing Strategy Intern
Major(s)/Minor(s):Sociology/Economics
Work Term:Summer 2018
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My Marketing Strategy Internship was with Brinkbit, a software service provider who specializes in game development. It's an exciting field to be a marketer in as competition is fierce, niche positioning is key, and the core technologies are a rapidly shifting landscape. My responsibilities in that role included researching and preparing reports on user acquisition strategies for competing brands, planning and implementing acquisition campaigns for sales, analyzing the effectiveness of completed campaigns to refine future efforts, and writing editorial content and creating graphics and animations for social media marketing and branding purposes.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
This was actually my second semester interning with this company; I was honored to be invited back to work with them again.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Because the company is small, I had a large degree of creative freedom and direct influence on company strategy. This allowed me to gain the hands-on experience that will be necessary to jump-start my career.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Marketing and strategic branding is extremely important, especially in a buyer's market. It has been my pleasure to help Brinkbit position itself in such a way that it appeals directly to its target market without excluding more general sales.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Network! "It's not what you know, it's who you know," is an accurate adage.
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Friday, February 8, 2019
9:30 AM - 4 PM
University Center 312
AN RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Please RSVP via UMBCworks under Events-
Workshops.
AGENDA INCLUDES:
· Immigration lawyer
· International student alumni panel
· Career Center highlights
· Employer panel
· Job search strategies for F-1 students workshop
· CPT/Intern Success Practicum overview
Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
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