NOTE: Limited Drop-In Assistance Hours in the Summer
(Call 301.314.7225 to confirm drop-in assistance availability prior to stopping by the Center)
DROP-IN ASSISTANCE (10-15 minute sessions)
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the University Career Center & The President’s Promise
Meet with an undergraduate Peer Career Educator on duty. No appointment necessary.
Drop-ins are for quick questions and tips on the following topics:
Resumes
Cover Letters
Careers4Terps
BASICS (1st steps) in internship & job searching
BASICS (1st steps) in interviewing
** To maximize your drop-in experience for resume and cover letter reviews, please bring a printed hard-copy with you.**
If you want to discuss the following topics, please schedule an appointment:
Personal statements
Mock interviews
More advanced search strategies for internships & jobs
More advanced interviewing strategies
Choosing a major
Applying to graduate school
CAREER ASSISTANCE APPOINTMENTS (30 minute scheduled appointments)
For more in-depth assistance, schedule an appointment. We are here to help you find the correct resources, programs and services for your needs. Topics may include:
Choosing a Major, Career Exploring, Career Fields and Industries
Preparing for Interviews
Searching for Internships or Jobs
Networking, Informational Interviews and Applying to Graduate School
Appointments are scheduled through Careers4Terps (C4T), our online job/internship database. Login using your UMD Directory ID. Schedule an appointment by clicking on the "Counseling & Calendar" tab on the leftside navigation bar. Then click "Counseling Appointment." You may be asked to answer some questions to update your account the first time you log in.
OTHER CAREER SERVICES OFFICES ON CAMPUS
A. James Clark School of Engineering Career Services
Robert H. Smith School of Business Office of Career Services