Plan to attend the Career Fair NEXT WEEK - 2/21-2/23!!

These employers are particularly excited to meet BSOS majors! Sample list of employers (from the 240+ attending) who will be attending the Fair seeking to speak with CCJS, GVPT, ECON, and PSYC majors.  The University Career Center Staff is available to review resumes and assist students with career fair prep. Review the options.   Who's attending the Fair? 158 For Profit Organizations 43 Non Profit 30 Government Agencies 11 Startups Who are they seeking? 98% are seeking BA level candidates  87% of employers are seeking to fill entry level roles 61% are seeking to fill internship positions 61% are seeking MA level candidates CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR February 21, 22, 23 ▪ 12-5 p.m.  go.umd.edu/fairseries University of Maryland, Stamp Student Union  Hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise The annual Career and Internship Fair provides UMD students and alumni with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Over 240 employers have registered and are looking forward to meeting undergraduate and graduate students!  Each day has different employers so students are encouraged to plan ahead. Attendees should dress professionally and bring multiple copies of resumes. No preregistration is necessary. Career Fair Preparation Students may review these   preparation tips   and visit the University Career Center for Career Fair prep events: Walk-in each day, February 12 -16 & Monday, February 19; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Does Talking to Recruiters Make you Nervous?, Thursday, February 15; 4-5 p.m. | 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Career Fair Prep Workshop, Monday, February 19; 4-5 p.m. |  3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Brand Your Shell: Professional Branding for your Career Success by UMSuccess, February 19; 6-7:30 p.m. |  3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing Tips to offer students on what to wear to the Fair? Wear a clean pressed suit. If you do not own a suit, you should wear dress pants or a skirt and a long sleeve light colored pressed shirt with a tie (sports jacket preferred) or a nice blouse. Skirts, if worn, should be no shorter than 2" above the knee. Wear comfortable dress shoes, closed toe pumps or flats. Remember, you will be on your feet for hours! Who can attend the Fair?  Current UMD students and spouses; Alumni and spouses; Faculty/Staff and spouses. UMD students studying at other campuses, but participating in UMCP programs. No other individuals (including students at other UMD system schools) will be admitted to this event.   Career Fair Tips Be Prepared to attend; helpful hints:   1. Identify an objective for attending the Fair (i.e. learn about an industry, apply for a position, meet a new contact).  2. Prepare customized questions for the organizations of interest.  3. Follow-up. Establishing a relationship with an employer at the Fair is only the beginning. Make a plan to follow up and stay in touch with your organizations of interest.