Intern For a Day
What is Intern for a Day?
The University Career Center's popular Intern for a Day program connects undergraduate UMD students with professionals (including alumni, parents/family members, and other off-campus partners) for in-person job shadowing or virtual informational interviewing experiences to explore potential career fields of interest. After participating in a mandatory orientation and completing an application, University Career Center staff match you with an professional of interest for a half- or full-day job shadowing experience or a virtual informational interview.
Internship Seminar UNIV099
UNIV099 COURSE REGISTRATION APPROVAL IS NOW TAKING PLACE IN HANDSHAKE!
Please follow this step-by-step guide on how to gain permission to enroll in UNIV099 via Handshake.
Screenshots of sample learning contracts are coming!
Receiving Academic Credit
How to Receive Academic Credit for an Internship
Some departments allow students to receive course credit for internship experiences.
Financing Your Internship
Scholarship opportunities are available through and off-campus to help fund unpaid internships!
Bright Futures Initiative: 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Fund
Preparing For Your Internship
Campus Interview Program
The Campus Interview Program provides an opportunity for organizations and students to connect virtually or on-site for interviews. Each academic year there are multiple organizations who host interviews for full-time entry level positions and internship opportunities.
Preparing for Interviews
Preparing for Interviews
Make the connection
To ace behavioral interview questions, you should think ahead about the stories from your past experiences that best illustrate skills, knowledge, and abilities relevant to the job. However, you should spend even more time researching the employer. The more you know about what they do, how they do it, and what they value, the easier you will be able to select the right stories to tell. Most importantly, you will be able to connect your background directly with their needs.
Types of Interviews
Types of Interviews
Cover Letter Resources
What’s the best way to get your cover letter noticed? Personalize it. Employers can tell when a cover letter is generic; always avoid sending in generic application materials.
Sample Resumes
Whether you are just starting a resume or you are looking to enhance your current draft, the following sample resumes can help. Keep in mind your resume should reflect your unique experiences!
Resume Samples
If you are still using a resume from high school, you will likely need to make some significant edits.