Summer Work with UM Conference Services

Summer Employment with Conferences & Visitor Services

Conferences & Visitor Services is looking for future leaders to work with us on campus during the spring and summer months. We provide FREE HOUSING during the summer, a COMPETITIVE salary, and MANAGEMENT experience.

Supervisor applications are due by February 21, 2018. Assistant applications are due by March 28, 2018.

For detailed job descriptions and an application, please visit our website at http://www.cvs.umd.edu/employment

NIH Opportunity for a recent grad

Clinical Social Worker

Medical Science & Computing (MSC) is an exciting growth oriented company, dedicated to providing mission
critical scientific and technical services to the Federal Government.  We have a distinguished history of
supporting the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other government agencies. MSC offers a dynamic and
upbeat work environment, excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.

MSC is currently searching for a Clinical Social Worker to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
This opportunity is full-time, and it is on site in Bethesda, MD.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Planning for Financial Need and Community Resources - obtains selected
• information about research participants’ household, living situation, employment, financial situation,
• and other pertinent information to make initial and continuing eligibility determinations for financial
• assistance from agency resources and to identify related needs for community resources and services. 
• International Patient and Caregiver Assistance - assists those international patients/caregivers whose
• medical team determines that their stays must be extended due to medical necessity. The incumbent
• assists the patient/caregiver with gathering and organizing documents for submission to the NIH Division of International Services.
• Pharmacy Assistance Case Management - The incumbent works with the patient/caregiver to apply to
• pharmaceutical companies requesting financial support for prescription medications.
• Discharge Planning Assistance - communicates with insurance companies and health care facilities to
• identify possible resources for continuity of care for inpatients under direct and close supervision by
• clinical social work staff. 
• Resource Identification and Referral - maintains information and directories of community resources
• and social services to assist the patient/caregiver with identifying possible resources/services for which
• research participants/caregivers may be eligible.
• Patient/Caregiver Education About Resources – explains eligibility criteria, discusses needs, and educates
• research participants about agency and community resources and services for which they may be eligible.
• Social Work Department Administrative Support, including front desk coverage/reception coverage
• NIH Clinical Research Information System (CRIS) Documentation

Position Requirements:

•  Must have completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited BSW program
• Must have a clinical social work license at the BSW level from any US State or Territory.

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Medical Science & Computing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Most Common Interview Questions

Most Common Interview Questions

1. 1. What are your strengths?
   2. What are your weaknesses?
   3. Why are you interested in working for [insert company name here]?
   4. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
   5. Why do you want to leave your current company?
   6. Why was there a gap in your employment between [insert date] and [insert date]?
   7. What can you offer us that someone else can not?
   8. What are three things your former manager would like you to improve on?
   9. Are you willing to relocate?
   10. Are you willing to travel?
   11. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
   12. Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
   13. What is your dream job?
   14. How did you hear about this position?
   15. What would you look to accomplish in the first 30 days/60 days/90 days on the job?
   16. Discuss your resume.
   17. Discuss your educational background.
   18. Describe yourself.
   19. Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
   20. Why should we hire you?
   21. Why are you looking for a new job?
   22. Would you work holidays/weekends?
   23. How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?
   24. What are your salary requirements? (Hint: if you’re not sure what’s a fair salary range and compensation package, research the job title and/or company on Glassdoor.)
   25. Give a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project.
   26. Who are our competitors?
   27. What was your biggest failure?
   28. What motivates you?
   29. What’s your availability?
   30. Who’s your mentor?
   31. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
   32. How do you handle pressure?
   33. What is the name of our CEO?
   34. What are your career goals?
   35. What gets you up in the morning?
   36. What would your direct reports say about you?
   37. What were your bosses’ strengths/weaknesses?
   38. If I called your boss right now and asked him/her what is an area that you could improve on, what would he/she say?
   39. Are you a leader or a follower?
   40. What was the last book you’ve read for fun?
   41. What are your co-worker pet peeves?
   42. What are your hobbies?
   43. What is your favorite website?
   44. What makes you uncomfortable?
   45. What are some of your leadership experiences?
   46. How would you fire someone?
   47. What do you like the most and least about working in this industry?
   48. Would you work 40+ hours a week?
   49. What questions haven’t I asked you?
   50. What questions do you have for me?

Strongly Recommend this Experience!

Practice a Behavioral Interview with Employers

Thursday, March 1, 2018

10:00am - 1:00pm

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University Career Center & The President's Promise
3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, Third Floor

RSVP NOW

Event Details

Sign up for a 30-minute slot on THURSDAY, MARCH 1 with an employer that will help you practice behavioral interview questions, a key component of any interview process.

Although this is a mock interview, in order to get full value from the experience, we recommend you check out the pages on interviewing in the Terp Guide (pages 36-41 ):

Please only sign up for a slot if you can commit to the time - remember that your fellow students may also want to take advantage of the same opportunity!

For additional information about this event:

Contact Michael Maiden at mmaiden@umd.edu

Career Related Events

• LinkedIn Workshop, Feb. 27 (4-5 p.m.)
• Careers in Writing, Digital Media & Publishing, Feb. 27 (5-6 p.m.)
• U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Women in Law Enforcement Webinar, Feb. 28 (4-5 p.m.)
• Practice a Behavioral Interview with Employers, March 1 (schedule a 30-minute slot- RSVP required)
• Career Shuttle to Politico, March 2 (8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) 
• Careers in Diplomacy, March 5 (4:30-5:30 p.m.)
• How to Find and Internship, March 6 (12-1 p.m.)
• Finance Careers Workshop for Non-Business Majors, March 9 (12-1 p.m.)

Legal Aid Internship

LEGAL AID INTERNSHIP

Considering a law-related career?  Interested in gaining hands-on legal experience while earning credit?

« Apply for the Fall 2018 Internship with the Undergraduate Student Legal Aid Office!

« Our internship is on campus.  Interns earn 3 credits which include office hours and a weekly class taught by the attorney.

« For more information, stop by our office in Suite 3125 of the South Campus Dining Hall or call 301-314-7756.

« Our internship fulfills the internship requirement for the MLAW minor.

« Applications are now available.  Visit our website: umddepartments.orgsync.com/org/studentlegalaid

«Applications are due Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Our office offers free legal advice to all undergraduate students.

Interns must be undergraduates and have completed 56 credit hours at the beginning of the internship.

UMD Career Fair This Week!!

All UMD, College Park students and alumni seeking a job, internship or just looking for an opportunity to grow their network, are invited to the UMD Spring Career and Internship Fair. The Fair provides an opportunity to meet face-to- face with over 250 employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Spring 2018 Career & Internship Fair Wednesday, February 21, 12-5p.m (STEM fields) Thursday, February 22, 12-5p.m. (All industries) Friday, February 23, 12-5p.m. (All industries) University of Maryland, Stamp Student Union Employers will be looking to fill internship and full-time positions in the STEM field on February 21st, and all industries on February 22nd and 23rd! Preview the list of attending employers: http://go.umd.edu/fairseries Need help preparing? Review career fair preparation tips: http://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/your-career/career-fair-prep. Hosted by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, www.Careers.umd.edu. Questions? Email Kristen Frese, UCC-BSOS@umd.edu

PIRG Position Available

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ORGANIZING POSITION:

PIRG Campus Action’s application deadline is coming up soon!  With PIRG Campus Action, you’ll work with students who, like you, believe it’s our right and responsibility to shape the future we all want. You’ll work with students to decide the strategies and tactics they’ll use to run campaigns that promote clean energy, public health, a stronger democracy and more.

We work with students to create a greener, healthier and more meaningful future for all of us. The future belongs to young people. It's up to them to dream it up, and their idealism, energy, and vision will build the people power to make it a reality. Click here to apply today.

We know college students have the power to make a difference. From the Freedom Riders of the ‘60s to the voter registration drives of today ... from the anti-apartheid movement of the ‘80s to the drive for fossil fuel divestment now -- students are always pushing our communities, our country and our world forward.

Our early application deadline is this Sunday 2/25.

We’re hiring for positions in California, Massachusetts, Oregon, New Jersey, North Carolina and a few other states. We also have non-partisan opportunities to work on the 2018 midterm elections to turn out the youth vote in more states!

Click here to apply! 

2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner: Professional Preparation for Your Career Success

Name

2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner: Professional Preparation for Your Career Success

Location

Nyumburu Cultural Center

Workshop Start

Mar 05, 2018, 4:00 PM

Workshop End

Mar 05, 2018, 7:30 PM

Description

2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner: Professional Preparation for Your Career Success

The University of Maryland is consistently selected for recruitment by employers hoping to meet our talented, ethnically and racially diverse students for career opportunities. It’s not uncommon for a job interview to take place during a meal. This might be because the employer has a busy schedule or because they want to get an idea of your social skills or how you present yourself under pressure. 
To be prepared, come learn the etiquette for professional interactions while eating with prospective employers or future clients.

This year Pierre Campbell with The Leadership Network, Inc., will powerfully engage you on how to build your confidence and self-awareness, while also training you on professional dining etiquette will for career success. A former college athlete, Pierre has over 15 years of professional experience ranging from Operations Management to Sales & Recruitment. He has presented at Rutgers University, George Mason University and other Northeastern and Midwestern colleges campuses.

Seating is limited so please RSVP now for the 2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner: Professional Preparation for Success.


2018 Diversity Etiquette Dinner: Professional Preparation for Your Career Success
Monday, March 5, 2018
Nyumburu Cultural Center - Multipurpose Room
4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 3:45 pm.)

RSVP at go.umd.edu/2018DiversityEtiquetteDinner by February 28, 2018,
Professional Business Attire is encouraged
(No shows will be charged $30)

For more information contact Pamela Allen at pallen@umd.edu or 301-314-7244

 

Career Fair Thursday & Friday!!

Announcement in University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

The Spring 2018 Career & Internship Fair is this week! Kristen Frese Career Advisor at the University of Maryland All UMD, College Park students and alumni seeking a job, internship or just looking for an opportunity to grow their network, are invited to the UMD Spring Career and Internship Fair. The Fair provides an opportunity to meet face-to- face with over 250 employers to discuss internship, full-time and part-time employment opportunities. Spring 2018 Career & Internship Fair Wednesday, February 21, 12-5p.m (STEM fields) Thursday, February 22, 12-5p.m. (All industries) Friday, February 23, 12-5p.m. (All industries) University of Maryland, Stamp Student Union Employers will be looking to fill internship and full-time positions in the STEM field on February 21st, and all industries on February 22nd and 23rd! Preview the list of attending employers: http://go.umd.edu/fairseries Need help preparing? Review career fair preparation tips: http://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/your-career/career-fair-prep. Hosted by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise, www.Careers.umd.edu. Questions? Email Kristen Frese, UCC-BSOS@umd.edu Respond Now View