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Getting Started Career Exposure How to Gain Experience Industries & Career Paths Pursuing a Graduate Degree Diversity & Identity Support UMD Career Courses Career Resources by College Career Advising
Avoiding Job Scams Resumes & Cover Letters Building Your Network Search Strategies Interviewing Internships Offers & Salary Negotiation Gap Year Opportunities Student Employment
Fall Career Fairs & Recruiting Events Event Calendar Workshops Industry Panels
Students Employers Alumni Faculty & Staff Parents & Families
Handshake Access Details Handshake Employer FAQs Handshake Student & Alumni FAQ Post a Job or Internship – Campus Departments
Career Center Staff Meet With Us Privacy Policy Newsletter Vendor Submission Form Visit

Bright Futures Scholarship flyer featuring scholarship description, "The Bright Futures Unpaid Internship Scholarship awards undergraduate students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid summer internships", along with a graphic of a person flying in a hot air balloon across a bright blue sky with white clouds.

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The University Career Center hosts many events designed to connect Terps directly with employers hiring for internships and full-time opportunities.

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Genienne Navarro

Industry Development Specialist

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The University Career Center is here to help you navigate your professional journey.  From refining your goals to connecting with industry professionals, we're dedicated to supporting your career-related success.

Below is a list of answers to FAQs specific to the University of Maryland. For questions about your account, email and ucc-recruiting@umd.edu.

Need help with Handshake? Not a problem! For questions about your account, email ucc-studenthelp@umd.edu.

Below is a list of answers to FAQ specific to the University of Maryland. In addition, please note the following resources:

Handshake is a powerful recruiting platform enabling students and alumni to connect with employers, both domestic and international, for their next incredible internship or employment opportunity!  Read on for information on how to connect.

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Jenna Lu

Graduate Assistant

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Jodi Hammer

Program Director, SPHL

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