Alumni Interest & Questions

Create (or claim) your free UMD Handshake account, which provides access to online resources like Vault, FOCUS2, PathwayU, Big Interview, GoinGlobal, and more. 

Visit the University Career Center's website for a wealth of information on resumes, interviewing tips, job search advice, and applying to graduate or professional schools. We also encourage you to visit the Alumni Association's Professional Development page for alumni career resources.

• You can access Handshake, the University of Maryland’s career management platform to search for opportunities specific to alumni in your particular field or area of interest. 

If you graduated from UMD over a year ago and have not continued your education at another professional or graduate school post-graduation, you may request one 30-minute appointment for career guidance. Appointment times are limited. Please make requests through your Handshake account.

PLEASE NOTE: If you graduated from the following UMD schools, contact them directly for specific resources, including career advice/appointments:

• A. James Clark School of Engineering | Engineering Career Services | Veronica Perrigan, vperrigan@umd.edu
• Robert H. Smith School of Business | Office of Career Services
  • Undergrads: smithocs_ug@umd.edu
  • Recent master’s and doctoral alums, contact previous career counselor
  • General questions: smithocsquestions@umd.edu
• School of Public Policy | Career Connections | Bryan Kempton, bkempton@umd.edu

Visit the Alumni Association's Professional Development page for alumni career resources and coaches.

If you are within your first year of graduation, you may request an appointment with a University Career Center staff member according to your school. Complete your Handshake profile and make your request.

Yes, unless otherwise noted, alumni are welcome to attend our career events. Please review Handshake and our events calendar for a listing of upcoming programs.

Connect with alumni on the University of Maryland College Park LinkedIn Group. Once connected, search using the Alumni tool!

Check out the numerous UMD alumni networks.

Our annual Graduation Survey is a great source of information about recent graduates and includes information by school on where students are working, average salaries and location preferences.