Guide Students
Career Ready means students
Career readiness encompasses everything that a student needs to learn and execute to proactively pursue their current and evolving career goals. It includes the demonstration of core competencies,
Ways to Donate
Connect with Alumni
You should definitely consider the following ways to identify and begin networking with UMD alumni.
Find a Job
Learning about industries and career opportunities that may be potential “next careers” involves gathering information and perhaps even doing some volunteering!
Share Your Experience
Share information, advice, and insights about your career field/industry with a group of current students participating on panels, in webinars, critiquing resumes, or engaging in mock interviews. If interested, contact Linda LeNoir at llenoir@umd.edu.
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.