So, you’ve decided it’s time to gain some real-world experience by landing a great internship in 2021. But is your resume ready for the spotlight? Your resume is your marketing tool that will  help you land that internship. Do you know on average how long a recruiter spends looking at a resume? 5-7 seconds!!!Therefore, it’s very important that you structure your resume so that it’s easy-to-read to capture the recruiter’s attention. Your resume should showcase your education, skills and experience to show the employer you are a strong candidate for the internship. All experiences count so be sure to include extracurricular activities and volunteer work to show you are a well-rounded candidate.  Once you have developed your resume, you will have a solid foundation, but as you apply, you should always tailor your resume for the specific internship.

TIP OF THE DAY:

Chris Lanthier, Information Systems

Summer 2020 Cyber Systems Intern, Northrop Grumman

“Never say no to experience. Even if you aren't sure what might come out of it or if you're even interested, always seek out ways to grow yourself and your resume so that when the right opportunity does come around, you'll be able to take advantage of it.”

READ/WATCH THIS:

·       Video: Micro Session: How to Write a Stand-out Resume (13 minutes)

·       Sample Resumes by Major

·       Career Guide (Resume Guidelines and Samples)

WHAT’S MY NEXT STEP?

·       Draft your resume and schedule a resume review  appointment through UMBCworks (30 or 60 minute) or 15 minute Express Appointment

Get the scoop on exciting internship opportunities! Follow the Career Center on Twitter, where we’ll be highlighting amazing internships across a variety of industries all week!

You've probably heard it before: Internships are crucial to landing a job after college. So, how do you find that perfect internship to build your experience, expand your connections, and take you one step closer to your future career... even during a pandemic?

Good news... this week (October 12-16) is UMBC Intern Week! The Career Center is here to give you the scoop on landing the internship of your dreams. 

Here's how to engage:

• Follow us here on myUMBC for insider tips on the internship search process
• Follow us on Twitter for exciting, currently available internship opportunities, posted all week
• Join us for How to Land Your Dream Internship on Wednesday, October 14, 12-12:45, including insights from successful past UMBC interns

Take the advice of outstanding UMBC intern Liam on why internships are so essential to your future marketability and networking potential (video):

"During my internship, I got to meet many of the company's top execs, including the CEO. I met so many people that my LinkedIn connections quintupled over the summer." 

COVID-19 may have altered or delayed your internship plans, but now is a great time to start looking to the future and your path toward an amazing career.

Questions? Contact the Career Center's Internships & Employment Team at internships@umbc.edu.