LEASE SHARE: BSOS Suit Yourself Award- priority deadline Sept. 13

 

BSOS Majors: Need professional clothing for an upcoming fair, interview, internship, or networking event?

The BSOS Feller Center for Advising & Career Planning is sponsoring the Suit Yourself Award, which supports BSOS students who need financial assistance in order to purchase professional clothing for an upcoming interview, networking event, or professional conference. This is a one-time $200 award to current BSOS undergraduate students. Complete the very short application before 5 pm on September 13, 2024. Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team via email, bsoscareers@umd.edu.

Read more and apply.

BSOS: Fall 2024 Fellowships and Opportunities

 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship- Apply by September 19, 2024

Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship- Apply by September 26, 2024

Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship- Apply by October 24, 2024

APSIA’s Diversity and Inclusion Resource Guide connects students and professionals from underrepresented groups with opportunities, funding, and more in the field of International Affairs.

Feller Center's Suit Yourself Award

 Apply before Sept. 13

Need professional clothing for the Career Fair, an upcoming internship or another professional opportunity? Eligible BSOS undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for this $200 award to purchase professional clothing!

Get feedback on your resume from the Feller Center!

 Virtual Resume Reviews for BSOS Majors 

Hiring Managers review resumes as quickly as seven seconds! Will your amazing qualifications stand out? 

Gain tips for crafting a skills based resume that gets noticed by submitting your resume to be reviewed by the Feller Center’s Career Planning team. You will then receive tips and wording suggestions via email within a week.

Submit Your Resume

Would an appointment be better for you? The Feller Center looks forward to seeing you in person or during a virtual appointment. Schedule through TerpEngage.

* This program is open to current College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Undergraduate Majors at UMD. Program closes August 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm.  Questions? Contact bsoscareers@umd.edu. View more resume and application prep resources.

2024 APSIA Forum for Students and Young Professionals

The 2024 APSIA Forum for Students & Young Professionals is taking place this weekend on July 13th and provides tailored advice to US community college students, undergraduates, recent graduates, and young professionals historically excluded from International Affairs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get advice on finding mentors, identify key opportunities (such as study abroad and scholarships), and navigate graduate school options with APSIA alumni and partners. 

What: 2024 APSIA Forum for Students & Young Professionals
Where: George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs

1957 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052 (Foggy Bottom Metro)

When: Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm ET
Register here: https://forms.gle/UU3YhR2QiwR3mFVc9

Tailored to US college students, recent graduates, and other young professionals who are from historically underrepresented backgrounds in International Affairs and Public Service, this exciting professional development opportunity will help your students 

• visualize possible career pathways within the dynamic field of International Affairs, 
• strengthen their professional skills, and 
• access free resources that can support them in becoming competitive, inspired and empowered as they explore educational and career opportunities.

BPIA Internship Program

 

Pick up a Career Fair Bag for Just in Time Employer Meetup

Pick up a Career Fair Prep Bag for the Just in Time Employer Meetup - May 7 | 12-2 pm (drop in) | Feller Center- Tydings 2118 | Sign up for a reminder

Drop by the Feller Center to grab a prep bag filled with tips for attending the meetup, a sample resume, pen and a padfolio. While supplies last. Have questions about attending the meetup? Bring those too! Open to BSOS undergraduate students only.  

Questions? Contact the Feller Center's Career Planning team at bsoscareers@umd.edu 

 

Just in Time Employer Meetup/Fair

STAMP Student Union, Atrium, 12 pm - 3 pm

Wednesday, May 8th

Prep tips for BSOS Majors to help you excel at the Fair! 

Sample Employers hiring for full time and internship positions: 

ADMA BioCenters

Blue Balloon ABA

Blueridge Restaurant Group

Chesapeake Energy, LLC.

Cintas Corporation

Close Up Foundation

DC Metropolitan Police Department

DAI (International Development organization)

Easton Police Department

GO Foundation

Hotel Heron

Impact Automation, LLC.

Internal Revenue Service – Tax Exempt & Government Entities

Kelly Generator

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – Division of Operations-Management Washington DC

Nexterus, Inc. – Nexterus Main

Northwestern Mutual- Baltimore

Peace Corps

SEED School of Washington DC

STEPS Behavioral Health

The Dominion Group

US Department of Health and Human Services

UMD- University Human Resources

Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)

 

 

Property Law Series with UMD Carey Law School Professor

 

Fundamentals of Law Lecture Series RSVP (https://forms.gle/z2mD7u4aq1EN62eS9) 

Career Chat with International Affairs Professionals

April 24, 2024  |  11:00 - 12:30 pm | In-person, Tydings Hall, Feller Center Suite, 2118 | Register
 

Drop by for a quick career chat and learn more about international affairs careers from UMD alums. Alumni include:

• Line Officer, U.S. Department of State
• Development and Communication Associate, Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition
• International Affairs Specialist, U.S. Dept. of Justice
• International Development Consultant, Work Bank Group
• Foreign Affairs Officer, U.S. Dept. of State

GVPT Peer Advisors Applications Open Now

 The GVPT Advising Office is looking to hire Peer Advisors for the 2024-2025 school year. Please read the flyer below for more information about eligibility and how to apply! Applications are due Sunday, April 28th.

Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR)