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Policies & Resources

Please review our policies and procedures carefully to help ensure the best possible experience while recruiting at the University of Maryland. These guidelines have been produced in accordance with the guiding principles set forth by NACE and their Principles for Ethical Professional Practice. All employers who participate in our recruiting programs will be expected to adhere to the policies outlined below.

Volunteer to Support Students

As an employer, your connections with our students can make a lasting impression.  We offer a variety of different ways to connect with our talented Terps. Through volunteer and educational programs, you can share your own career journey, pivotal learning experiences, industry tips, and general feedback.  These options help to brand your organization, can lead to lasting connections with future talent, and ultimately support the development of UMD students. 

Spring 2025 Volunteer Opportunities 
 

Recruit & Hire Terps

The University of Maryland is the state system's flagship campus and a top-ranked public research institution. With a diverse and talented community of over 40,000 students, the University Career Center and The President's Promise are committed to supporting your recruitment efforts by helping you identify your target student population(s) and develop a customized recruitment strategy. 

About UMD & Our Students

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics.

Promotion

As partners, we will effectively market your event on campus and Handshake. We will collaborate to understand your target populations and utilize a marketing mix to increase student awareness about the opportunity to attend and connect with your organization. 

Logistics

Regardless of the event you seek to host at the University of Maryland, our team will provide best-in-class service to ensure an excellent experience for your team. Review the information below and contact a member of our Employer Relations team to discuss your event needs. 

Offers & Salary Negotiation

You got the offer! Congrats! Celebrate! But now what?!?

Search Strategies

The job or internship search is a process.  At times, it can seem like a job itself. An effective search will integrate a variety of strategies.

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

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