The Candidate
Skills/Qualities Employers Want
National Association of College and Employers (NACE) collected
data for the Job Outlook 2014 survey from its college recruiting professional
members from August 5 through September 13, 2013. The top qualities
include (1) ability to work in a team structure, (2) ability to make
decisions and solve problems, and (3) ability to plan, organize and
prioritize work.
To see the full list of candidate skills/qualities employers
want: Click Here
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Internship Posting Deadlines
Coming Up on Careers4Terps
The following internship
opportunities have an application deadline within the next two weeks (Monday,
October 7 - Sunday, October 20) on Careers4Terps!
- Part-Time
Internship, Children's National Medical Center
- Undergraduate
Intern,
Department Of Justice
- Planning
Intern,
City of Takoma Park
- Climate and
Energy Media and Communications Intern, The Boeing
Company
- Special Events
Intern,
Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York
...and 142
other internships!
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Law School Fair 2013
Tuesday, October 08, 2013 • 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom - Stamp Student Union
This event provides a unique opportunity for students and
alumni considering law school to meet face to face with law school admissions
representatives from across the country. Over 100 law schools are registered
to attend this event. Suggested attire for this event is business casual.
The University of Maryland's Pre-Law Advising Office within
Letters and Sciences is partnering with the University Career Center &
The President's Promise to present this Law School Fair. This event is open
to not only University of Maryland students, but also students and alumni
from around the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area.
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CANCELLED - Industry
Networking Series
Careers & Internships in Paralegal and Legal Services
The shutdown of the federal government has affected some of
our panelists' availability for the Industry Networking Series: Careers &
Internships in Paralegal and Legal Services (http://www.careers.umd.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=4138)
scheduled for October 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. So unfortunately, we had to cancel
this event. Please note this change and update all advertising material that
you may have distributed (tweets, blog postings, etc.).
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Bender Virtual
Fair-Employment for People with Disabilities
Thursday, October 10, 2013 • 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Online
Are you a person with a disability looking for a career
opportunity or internship?
This Virtual Career Fair is FREE for students and alumni with
disabilities to attend.
Great opportunity for college students & college grads
with disabilities to meet online with employers across the nation including
Abbott, American Airlines, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, FAA, PwC, Peace
Corps, USDA, & More Great Employers!
Students and alumni are invited to interact with employers via
chat sessions.
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Be Employable: Ask a BSOS
Intern
Thursday, October 10, 2013 • 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3rd Floor
Hornbake Library, South Wing)
• Would you like to learn where BSOS students have interned in
the past in fields far beyond their majors?
• Are you interested in hearing more about the benefits of
internships and gaining valuable tips on how to find and apply for
internships?
• Would you like the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a
BSOS student who has internship experience, or speed network and talk to each
presenter?
This event is for you! All student presenters are BSOS majors!
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How to Use Social Media in
Your Internship/Job Search
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY SERIES
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, Blogs… Social media is
becoming a big part of our lives and can play an important role in your
internship and/or job search. Learn how to effectively market yourself and
increase your network, all while avoiding important social media pitfalls
during this employer-led workshop.
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Industry Networking Series:
Careers & Internships in Intelligence
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 • 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
University Career Center & The President’s Promise (3rd Floor Hornbake
Library, South Wing)
Interested in a career in intelligence? Take advantage of this
opportunity to learn from and network directly with professionals in the
field. The first hour is a panel discussion followed by an hour of informal
socializing and networking.
Please RSVP to this event. Professional dress is suggested and
you may bring several copies of your resume.
Participating Organizations Include:
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Dependable Global Solutions & a former USAF
And more
For additional information about this event:
contact Crystal Sehlke at csehlke@umd.edu
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NIH Panel (Tentative):
Employer Networking Sessions
Thursday, October 17, 2013 • 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
3100 Hornbake Library - University Career Center & The President's
Promise
Tentative: Contingent on end of federal
government shutdown.
The National Institutes of Health will be at the University of
Maryland to talk to students about various administrative and scientific
student and recent graduate opportunities. You will get to hear from current
student interns/recent graduates, scientists and administrative staff who
currently work at the NIH. In addition, you will get to network with them
after the panel session. Bring your questions and come ready to learn about
all the employment/research opportunities that the National Institutes of
Health has to offer you.
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Disability Mentoring Day
Thursday, October 17, 2013 • 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Not yet available
Job shadowing opportunities related to a variety of fields
including sales and marketing, public relations, human resources, information
technology, and many more in the financial services sector. Participants do
not need to have a background in finance.
The American Association of People with Disabilities is
preparing for several October initiatives including Disability Mentoring Day
(DMD) and Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Students and alumni interested in participating should email
their resume to DMD@aapd.com and indicate
their area of interest.
Applicants should be available all day
on October 17, 2013 and live in the Washington DC or Baltimore metro area.
For additional information about this event:
contact Emily Hanna at DMD@aapd.com
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How to Find an Internship in
the Psychology Field
Thursday, October 17, 2013 • 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: 1208 Biology-Psychology Building
The presenters will discuss strategies for exploring your
interests as well as internship options, tips for locating and using
internship resources and how to make the most of your Psychology internship.
For additional information about this event:
contact Crystal Sehlke at csehlke@umd.edu
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Congressional Internship
Opportunities for UMD Diverse & Talented Students
Friday, October 18, 2013 • 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
University Career Center & The President's Promise
(3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)
Are you interested in an internship with Congress? Please come
to hear about the benefits of congressional internships and gain valuable
tips for how to find and apply for these opportunities.
Scott M. R. Baker, an UMD Alum and former Congressional Staff member, will
share valuable information on the steps needed to successfully obtain one of
these coveted internship opportunities.
In support of reaching all students, this event is co-sponsored by the Office
of Multiethnic Student Education (OMSE), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Equity Center & the University Career Center & The
President’s Promise.
For additional information about this event:
contact Pamela Allen at pallen@umd.edu
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From Panic to Paycheck
Overcoming the Emotional Barriers to a Successful Job Search
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 • 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Colony Ballroom, Stamp Student Union
Speaker Dr. David DeLong, author of Graduate to a Great Job:
Make Your College Degree Pay Off in Today's Market, has interviewed dozens of
recent graduates who have landed successfully in the job market after
overcoming obstacles. This program describes the critical steps for launching
a career in today’s highly competitive job market, designed to inspire
students and new grads to begin taking more practical steps to landing a job
they’re excited about.
For additional information about this event:
contact Léna Kavaliauskas Crain, Senior Experience Coordinator at lkavalia@umd.edu
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The Office of Congressman
Rick Larsen
Full-Time Intern (Winter)
The Office of Congressman Rick Larsen (D?WA?02) is seeking to
hire a full-time intern in the Washington, DC office for the winter.
Candidates should have an interest in and knowledge of the legislative
process and American political system, possess excellent communication and
writing skills, and be able to work independently.
Interns play an important role in the congressional office,
and perform tasks that make the legislative process work. They will be
responsible for projects such as researching and writing memos, assisting
legislative staff in committee hearings, working with federal agencies, and
fielding constituent phone calls and other requests. Other duties include
leading Capitol tours and providing staff with general office support. During
their term, interns are encouraged to attend briefings and committee hearings
of personal interest.
If you would like to be considered for
an internship, please email your resume, cover letter, and two references to
Matt Renninger at Matt.Renninger@mail.house.gov by November
15th, 2013.
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American Enterprise
Institute
Spring Internships
Click below for more information about the various internship
opportunities with the American Enterprise Institute (Washington, DC):
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Heritage Foundation
Internships
Graphic Design
Creative Services is The Heritage Foundation’s in-house
graphic design shop, handling the design, layout, and production of all of
heritage’s print materials.
Creative Services works closely with many departments around
the building to produce engaging and impactful designs that promote the work
of our policy teams and communications, marketing, and outreach efforts.
The Creative Services intern will work closely with other
members of the graphic design team to design print products and layout
templated print materials. the intern will be involved in the entire design
process from conceptualization of a design idea through print production.
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Internship Search Tip of the
Week: Utilize LinkedIn for Your Internship Search
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over
200 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your
trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities
with a broader network of professionals. How can students best utilize
LinkedIn for their internship search? Click "Learn More" for
details.
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