Name: Andres-Sebastian Melendez Munoz
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Romana Corporation
Position Title: Collection Assistant
Major or Program: Art History with a concentration in Renaissance Art
Current Class Level: Senior
Work Term: Summer 2022
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
A lot of my job is organizing how we run the day-by-day stuff, but it is also making people comfortable with how easy it is to navigate our platforms and art shows. Artists and curators often sit on a high horse, and part of my job is showing potential buyers that it can be cool, easy, and relaxed when interacting with private sellers.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
Networking is your best friend and don't be vain, ask for help. There is always something to learn. Never cut yourself short, there ain't a damn thing you can't do.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
Dealing art internationally seems so foreign to many of us. There is often a kind of mystery that shrouds it because of the scandals and large sums of money often involved. We also tend to have a glamorous idea of it due to movies. It can be glamorous but it really is like working for a local art place with more hurdles. We need to make sure the art gets on a plane or ship safely and gets through security and gets to where it is going in one place. I just love the challenges.
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Just like every other stage in the process, successfully evaluating and negotiating a job offer requires preparation, planning, and patience! To get the inside scoop, join Christine Routzahn, Director of the UMBC Career Center for the upcoming virtual Keys to Success: Evaluating Job Offers workshop on Monday, October 10th from 12:00-1:00pm. For more information, click here.
In the meantime, below are some key considerations on how to read the signs when evaluating job offers to consider the whole package:
Once you've considered these factors - and others that are important to you - you may want to start the negotiation process. Even if you plan to accept the offer, it is perfectly acceptable to ask for time to evaluate the whole package and make sure it fits your expectations. Be sure to communicate the timeframe that you require - i.e. 24 hours or until the end of the week, etc.. - to determine if this also aligns with the employer's time frame to fill the position.
If you find that you do want to negotiate some aspect of the offer, you may want to:
As always, please feel free to check out the resources on negotiating and evaluating job offers on our website or stopping by our offices on the 2nd floor of the Math and Psychology building, Rm 201. We hope to see you soon!
Name: Komal Londhe
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Ardent Privacy Internship
Position Title: Machine Learning Intern
Major or Program: Data Science
Current Class Level: Master’s Student
Work Term: Summer 2022
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I work in the field of data privacy, which includes defining how sensitive a set of data is and then using various techniques to safeguard it. I was given small projects during my internship's initial phase. The projects involved working with software engineers and product managers, doing research, creating data models, or normalizing data. During this time, I got to know the workflow and the product. Later on I was assigned to projects which were aligned with the machine learning pipeline which included understanding business scenarios, collecting data, preprocessing data, building predictive models and evaluating them on the data. Currently, I am working on how we can improve the model and also optimize them. I think that this is a wonderful opportunity for me to learn and gain professional experience.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I applied for the position through UMBCWorks. I got my resume reviewed from the Career center. After a week, I received an email for an interview from Ardent Privacy. I prepared myself for the interview and I could clear the rounds.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
My current position is perfect for an entry-level position. During my masters, I am fortunate to work with the creative team, and I've learnt so much from them. In addition to encouraging me to adopt a team attitude that I believe has been really beneficial to me personally. I'm ready to take on a new challenge where I can truly demonstrate my abilities and develop as a data science graduate
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
For me feedback is very important. I was eager to work and when I got this opportunity, I wanted to prove myself. I would attend the standup calls regularly and worked on the tasks those were aligned for me sincerely, ask for feedback from the team whether I could provide them with useful solutions. I also tried to assist in the other teams where I could apply my previous work experience.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
As per my opinion, search for a company or a role where you will get to learn and apply your academic knowledge in the practical scenarios. Apply as early as possible and prepare your resume well. Most of the time in the interviews, you will get questions on your past experience and projects. Be specific on the technology you have worked on.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
I am really thankful to the Career Center, especially Jen. She helped me with my resume and also with my CPT process and how and what I should expect in the interviews. She gave me a very thoughtful suggestion to prepare different resumes for different positions that I am aiming for.
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]]>Attention all UMBC student employees!
What could be better than having an on-campus job?
Having an on-campus job and getting a notation on your transcript that tells employers you made the effort to enhance your professional development!
Interested in gaining a competitive edge in the job market? Sign up for PRAC 102- Building Skills for Career Success this Fall semester. Don’t worry, it’s not a formal class! With the minimal commitment of attending a few workshops and career events, you will be better prepared for the world of work and have the proof on your college transcript to show your employer.
DEADLINE TO REQUEST ENROLLMENT:Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Make your campus experience count! Enroll TODAY! Enrollment is limited to the first 40 student employees. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Open to all levels and majors. You must be a UMBC student employee working at least eight hours per week on campus.
Log in to Handshake, then navigate to Career Center > Experiences.
Click “Request an Experience” and select “Career Center – On-Campus Student Employment (PRAC 102- Building Skills for Career Success) – Fall 2022” as the Experience Type. Fill in the required fields and submit.
Your registration will be reviewed within two business days. The Career Center will enroll you directly upon review along with sending you additional details.
Also, obtain the syllabus (SEE DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD).
QUESTIONS, please contact Stephanie Taylor (staylor18@umbc.edu) or Christine Routzahn (routzahn@umbc.edu) at the Career Center.
Name: Maddie Gruel
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Northrop Grumman (Internship)
Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Major or Program: Mechanical Engineering
Current Class Level: Senior
Work Term: Summer 2022
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
"My internship at Northrop Grumman was/is (I’m still interning here part time) an unforgettable experience. To be able to work for a company that does such substantial work for the military is quite an honor. It’s amazing going to work every day and knowing your making a true impact on warfighters' lives!
One task that was consistently day to day was a few meetings which helped give me an insight as to how a production team works together through all the different roles.
However, my day to day at Northrop was always a little different each day which is something I loved. The specific goal of the projects I would tackle would be to increase production through the process of researching issues and coming up with the best solution to resolve them."
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard of the position in late January and applied in early February. The interview process was throughout the months of February and March and by April I had received an offer!
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
The people I work with! Everyone is so kind and really wants to see you succeed and reach your goals!
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I have made an impact through my work by always coming to work ready to give a 100% effort every day. Knowing I came to work every day with this mindset and seeing myself come up with solutions that helped increase production and gained me recognition made me feel my work was truly impactful and helping warfighters!
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Get out of your comfort zone, this is the time to take risks and try something new!
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