Tag Archives: Career and Internship Services Center

A reflection on my experience in the Karel Fellowship. Guest Post: Millena Prather, a current student from UMBC at USG

Posted on December 14, 2022 by USG

It’s internship application time! That time in the school year when you’re not only finishing up schoolwork for the semester but also looking and applying for internships.  My name is Millena Prather and I was in your shoes a year … Continue reading →

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Using Innovation to Navigate Today’s Job Market. Guest Post John Zuknick

Posted on December 11, 2020 by USG

In today’s unprecedented environment, the job market is challenging at best for anyone from a recent graduate to someone laid off to a career-changer to those reentering the job market. Due to the pandemic we’re in a global recession and … Continue reading →

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Are You Career Ready? Guest post: Julia Rader, CISC Director

Posted on July 28, 2020 by USG

It has long been understood that “soft skills” can provide a competitive edge – an edge which distinguishes a “good” employee from a “great” one.  In today’s COVID challenged world, those words ring truer than ever before, especially when considering … Continue reading →

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We’re Moving!: Services on Display in the BSE

Posted on October 15, 2019 by USG

If you’ve been on campus here at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) anytime over the last year chances are you’ve noticed a little construction project we’ve got going on. You know, that rather large building that now fills out … Continue reading →

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Start Networking Now with LinkedIn!

Posted on October 29, 2018 by USG

Your classmates could one day be industry leaders, so it is less sketchy to connect with them now than it would be in ten years when they might have forgotten you went to school together (no one wants to feel like people are only reaching out to them only because they are successful). Continue reading →

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LinkedIn. Not just Facebook for old people.

Posted on November 9, 2017 by USG

Hey all! My name is Eleni, and I’m the Graduate Assistant in the Career & Internship Services Center at USG. Many times in the career center, I hear students say “Isn’t LinkedIn just for old people?” And I ask “Do … Continue reading →

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Suite News: Graduating Soon? Learn How to Navigate the Job Search Process

Posted on April 20, 2017 by USG

Need help fine-tuning your job search strategy? Meet with a career advisor in CISC to discuss your job search strategy in depth. Log-in to Career Connector today to schedule an appointment that can be conducted in-person, over the phone, or via Google Hangouts. Continue reading →

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Suite News: LINKEDIN, the Social Media Tool You Should Be Using

Posted on March 16, 2017 by USG

Throughout the day, most of you will snap, tweet, post, tag, filter and share a lot of information. It is estimated that over 90 % of young adults use social media. However, for the majority of you, none of these casual ways of sharing content is going to help you land your dream job. Continue reading →

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Suite News: Experiential Learning – What is it and Why Does it Matter?

Posted on February 9, 2017 by USG

Looking to secure a job or internship? Most likely, as a student at USG, you are. As a former student and alumnus of the Robert H. Smith School of Business’ General Business and Entrepreneurship Program at the Universities at Shady … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Gabriella Faty, USG Career Services Coordinator

Posted on November 7, 2016 by USG

One thing that I emphasize with students, is the importance of networking and creating a LinkedIn profile. Having your LinkedIn profile up-to-date and active is highly recommended. What’s even better is knowing how to use LinkedIn to your advantage. Continue reading →

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