EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES:
Interested in receiving feedback from an employer regarding your resume?
Walk in or register below for the Employer-in-Residence Program
University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
This program allows employers to serve as "career advisors" to students seeking help. Employers participate in our daily rotation by providing 1-on-1 career advice to students/alumni on issues ranging from resume assistance to answering the question "how do I break into your field?". Come learn about ways you can improve your skills and get feedback from industry professionals about what they look for in a candidate.
Here's a look at the Employers scheduled for the next two weeks:
April 10, 11:00AM - 04:00PM - Meet with City Year, Washington
April 10, 12:30PM - 04:00PM- Meet with National Security Agency (NSA)
April 12, 11:00AM - 04:00PM- Meet with Dante Consulting
April 17, 10:00AM - 03:30PM- Meet with Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Online registration in advance is the best way to be sure you are seen at your preferred time (you can choose a 30-minute slot based on availability). However, we will take same-day walk-ins on a first-come, first served basis to fill any empty slots. There is no guarantee that you will be able to walk in and be seen at that time. For registration instructions, please visit: www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=179
State of Maryland Veterans Career Day and Career/Internship Fair 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012 • 10:30AM - 05:00PM
Location: Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union
We know that military veterans are a great source of talent for potential employers. You are proven team players, mission focused, possess a strong work ethic, and can be immediate contributors to any organization. However, how well do you translate your military experience to employers in order to get your foot in the door?
The University of Maryland, in partnership with area universities and colleges, invite you to attend the State of Maryland Veterans' Career Services Day. The event will take place on April 13, 2012 from 10:30 am - 5:00 pm and will include a lunch, career-related breakout sessions, and a career & internship fair with employers interested in hiring military veterans who reside in the DC area. Attire: business professional.
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POSITIONS: Careers4Terps highlighted positions of the week!
C4T is a free web-based service providing UMD students and alumni access to full-time, part-time, and internship positions posted by employers looking to hire UMD students and alumni. To read more about the positions below, log in to your C4T account (http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/) and paste the ID number (listed beside the position titles) in the “Search” box. Positions are constantly being added to the C4T database.
Research Assistant, Pew Hispanic and Social & Demographic Trends (59609)
Pew Research Center, Washington, DC
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE: Salary
The Research Assistant will support the Pew Research Center’s Pew Hispanic Center and Social & Demographic Trends project. The primary responsibility of the Research Assistant is to tabulate and analyze survey data collected by these two Pew Research projects and data from other sources, such as the American Community Survey and the Current Population Survey. The Research Assistant will work in support of, and under the direction of, senior research staff in developing statistical analysis and the presentation of data for the Center's publications. The data analysis will support research in the Center's primary areas of interest, including demography, sociology, economics, education, political science and survey research.
Primary Responsibilities
Statistical Analysis (55%)
• Tabulate and analyze data from surveys and other social science databases.
Preparation of reports and presentations (40%)
• Assist in preparing Center reports and presentations; including preparation of charts and tables, and number checking.
Field outside queries (5%)
• Respond to media inquiries and inquiries from other outside parties.
Education/Training/Experience
• B.A. degree is required with a concentration in the social sciences, particularly in demography, sociology, political science or economics.
• Coursework in statistics or experience with statistical analysis required.
• Preference will be given to relevant research or on-the-job experience, such as the application of statistical analysis to problems in the social sciences and the use of Excel, Word, statistical software and/or other programs.
• Prior experience working with survey data or other large micro datasets is desirable.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Familiarity and experience with research on social and demographic issues is preferred.
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