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Formerly Careers4Terps, Handshake is now our online career management tool for UMD students and alumni. Learn about Handshake.
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July 25, 2024 - to October 7, 2024Fall 2024 Intern for a Day!
All details for Intern for a Day Fall 2024, including the host list, can be found here: go.umd.edu/ifad
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August 19, 2024 - to December 4, 2024International Terp Career Development
The International Terp Career Development program aims to equip international students and early career scholars with the skills and resources they need to succeed in their professional journeys.
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August 26, 2024 - to October 15, 2024Workforce Recruitment Program for Students with Disabilities
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S.
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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 SupportWe 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.