Resumes & Cover Letters
So, how do you get yourself noticed by employers? It all starts with a persuasive cover letter and a targeted resume that highlights your relevant skills and qualifications and tells the story you want recruiters to walk away with. Let the University Career Center & The President’s Promise help you create a resume and cover letter that will effectively communicate you are the best applicant for the position
What is a Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
Career Resources by College
A Network of Career Support Throughout Campus
Aside from career-related content provided on our website, many departments on campus provide targeted career content based on their students’ needs.
UMD Career Courses
For many students, the most effective way to make time for career development is by taking a course. There are a number of courses that address different aspects of career development, internship or job search preparation. Some are taught in a classroom setting and others are offered online or asynchronously. All provide exposure to career resources and practice in using essential job search techniques and strategies.
Diversity & Identity Support
Embracing diversity and inclusion means learning to appreciate, communicate, and collaborate with others—respecting their differences and commonalities—as well as appreciating your own uniqueness. Discovering the multiple facets that shape your identity helps you see the diversity you represent. Your success, and of those who work with you, depends on each of us being committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Pursuing a Graduate Degree
Are you considering further study after completing your degree at the University of Maryland? The decision to pursue a master's or a doctoral degree is an important one. Earning another degree now, may or may not be the best next step for you or your career.
Check out the pages below to learn more about the good (and not so good) reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, strategies for researching and choosing graduate programs, key application tips and information about financing your graduate studies.
Industries & Career Paths
Many majors don’t point to a specific career path, rather there are many possibilities to consider as you explore your academic and career interests. Industry Clusters are industry-themed groups designed to help you explore your areas of interest and potential career paths.
How to Gain Experience
Performing well in your classes is extremely important, but 42,000+ other Terps are trying to do the same thing! What will set you apart from employers once it is time for graduation and the full-time job search? The experience you have obtained both inside and outside of the classroom. Not sure where to start? We have helpful ways for you to get exposure to different career paths through special programs we plan and resources to help you get the experience you need to stand out.
Getting Started
Career Decision-Making Process
Individuals can enter this model at different points of their academic career - it is not a linear process.
Who We Help
The University Career Center & The President’s Promise exists to empower all University of Maryland students to realize their full career potential. As the campus experts in career education, we provide comprehensive resources, programs and services to a wide range of constituents, including students and alumni, parents and families, employers, and faculty and staff.
Events
The University Career Center & the President's Promise organizes a wide range of events that expose students of all class levels and academic backgrounds to various career paths. These events are designed to not only broaden your understanding of potential careers but also to equip youu with the necessary tools to navigate the job search process successfully. Connect with alumni and employers who are eager to support you on your career journey.