The University Career Center is a great place to get started with your internship and job search process and we are not the only career office on campus to help with your journey. We provide one-on-one career advising, events, and online resources to help you master every part of the application process. Check out some of the services and resources we provide below!
Have you logged into Handshake recently?
The University Career Center subscribes to Handshake, an online career management tool for UMD students and alumni to support their job or internship search. Learn more about Handshake.
Find Opportunities
Search Strategies
Find tools to explore your career interests, learn where to search for relevant opportunities, and much more.
Industries & Career Paths
Explore industry-themed groups designed to help you explore your areas of interest and potential career paths.
Building Your Network
Build relationships that will support you throughout your career. Learn how start & continue the conversation.
Prepare Yourself
Resumes & Cover Letters
Create a resume and cover letter that will effectively communicate you are the best applicant for the position.
Interviewing
Make a strong impression and demonstrate that you are a thoughtful and well-prepared candidate.
Offers & Salary Negotiation
Know all of the details of the opportunity being offered to you and discuss the terms of employment.
Where Are Other Terps Going After Graduation?
According to the 2023 Graduation Survey report administered through the University Career Center & The President’s Promise:
79%
UMD
94%