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Do you have a Federal Work Study award for 2023-2024?
The University Career Center is hiring for the Employer Relations Team and the Assessment Team!
Find opportunities posted on the Financial Aid website under FWS Jobs
Financial Aid Listing of Federal Work Study JobsUpcoming Events
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September 11, 2023 - to October 1, 2023Intern for a Day Mandatory Online Orientation Now Open!
The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects UMD students with professionals for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields.
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September 13, 2023 - to November 29, 20232023 Free Professional Photos
FREE PROFESSIONAL PHOTO PORTRAITS ARE BACK! 📸
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September 25, 2023Off campus internships for F1 students: Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
This session, led by an International Student Advisor, will assist International Students on how to apply for work authorization know as CPT, which allows F-1 students wishing to participate in an off-campus training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum.
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A Career You Hadn’t Considered
Your career path doesn't have to be linear, and there may be options for you that you may not have considered. Learn more about your field and the industry here.
Explore Industries and Career PathsWho We Serve
The University of Maryland Career Center has resources for everyone.
Students
We’ve got your back with every aspect of your career journey. It's never too early to begin the process, so whether you just want to know about the resources available or you're ready to chart a course, let us help you!
Employers
We look forward to partnering with you to identify the student populations that best suit your needs and then working to develop a customized strategy to help you achieve your recruiting goals.
Alumni
There is no better way for a student to learn about a career than to hear from someone working in that industry. We can also help you change careers if you feel unfulfilled in your current position.
Faculty & Staff
There are numerous ways faculty can assist students with career development. As primary influencers of students, faculty that emphasize the importance of career readiness inside and outside of the classroom make an enormous impact.
Parents & Families
As a parent or family member, you have a significant influence on the career choices made by your student.
Bring Your Complete Self to Work
Myriad identities, skills, experiences and perspectives are welcomed by organizations for operational effectiveness and institutional advancement.
Diversity & Identity Support91%
Total placement of most undergraduates degree recipients entering the workforce.
$66,727
Average Salary
93%
Employed undergraduates degree recipients in positions directly related to their career goals (55%) or is a stepping stone (38%) towards their career goals.
We enjoyed conversing about my background in activism and my senior project so much that we met again to talk about filmmaking techniques. I was offered a production assistant position with his affiliate with a film that he's creating. Lastly, [my Intern for a Day host] told me that I could intern at his office and use the TV studio for any short film I wanted to make.