Upcoming Career Center Events

CNA Institute for Public Research Info Session

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – 4:00pm-5:00pm

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise, South Hornbake Library, 3rd Floor

Come learn about who CNA is, what we do, and how you can make a difference! We run the Navy’s Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and the Institute for Public Research (IPR). CNA is seeking Master's or Bachelor's Degree students in the disciplines of engineering, mathematics, economics, statistics, computer science, international relations, physics, chemistry, national security, public policy, and/or political science.

RSVP link

Careers in Community and Social Services Panel

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – 4:00pm-5:30pm

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise, South Hornbake Library, 3rd Floor

Interested in a career working directly in your community? Passionate about working with special populations in need? Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and network directly with professionals working in various human and social services agencies. Gain inside knowledge by learning what skills employers are seeking, entry level job titles, and how to differentiate yourself from the competition.

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Law School Fair

Tuesday, October 11, 2016 – 1:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom

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 typically attend this event. Suggested attire for this event is business casual.

List of attending employers.

RSVP link

Career Shuttle: Chemonics

Thursday, October 13, 2016 – 1:00pm-5:00pm

Location: University Career Center & The President’s Promise, South Hornbake Library, 3rd Floor

Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to Chemonics, DC! This trip will be of particular interest to students interested in exploring career paths in global or foreign affairs. Students with foreign language skills are also encouraged to attend. The session will provide an overview of our work, information on the Entry-Level Professional program, working as a consultant, and how one can join our team. Students will also have a chance to ask questions of UMD alumni who are currently employed by Chemonics.

RSVP REQUIRED – please see link for full details

Chemonics Career Shuttle

Career Shuttle: Chemonics, DC

Thursday, October 13, 2016

1-5 p.m.

Leave from the University Career Center & The President's Promise (RSVP required!)

Join the University Career Center & The President's Promise on a Career Shuttle to Chemonics, DC! This trip is open to all UMD students, but will be of particular interest to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in exploring career paths in global or foreign affairs. 

Chemonics International has over 35 years in the international development field. We pride ourselves on being an industry leader and employer of choice for individuals interested in international development work. The session will provide an overview of our work, information on the Entry-Level Professional program, what it is like to work as a consultant, and how one can join the team. Students will also have a chance to ask questions of UMD alumni who are currently employed by Chemonics.

Space is limited - please RSVP today and reserve 1:00-5:00 p.m. for the site visit. 

RSVP:  http://careers.umd.edu/event/career-shuttle-chemonics

Learn more:

A career at Chemonics is more than a job. It’s about helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives. It’s about actively pursuing and sharing knowledge that benefits the development field. And it’s about knowing you can make a difference in the world. Founded in 1975, Chemonics now works in more than 130 countries across the globe. Our projects span five continents and most sectors of international development.

Chemonics is always looking for new talent. Whether through our Entry- level Professional program (ELP) or as a consultant in the field, Chemonics hires and orients new employees for meaningful careers as versatile development professionals. We seek career-minded individuals with long-term interests in international development. We’re also looking for enthusiasm, commitment to teamwork, and integrity. Above all, we’re looking for people interested in applying their skills, knowledge, and experience toward every aspect of international development.

A career at Chemonics means managing projects across the globe in:

• Agriculture

• Conflict and Disaster Management

• Democracy and Governance

• Education

• Environmental Services

• Financial Services

• Gender

• Health

• Management Solutions for Development

• Private Sector Development

Come and learn about joining our team! For more information on Chemonics International please visit www.chemonics.com. 

Questions? Contact Crystal Sehlke, csehlke@umd.edu, Program Director at the University Career Center & The President's Promise. 

Peace Corps Storytelling Panel

    RSVP to this event here!

Bahá'í Chair for World Peace Lecture

The Bahá'í Chair for World Peace cordially invites you to a special lecture by Professor C. Fred Alford. 

4th of October 2016, 4pm, Special Events Room, 6th Floor, McKeldin Library. 

To RSVP for the event please click here.

We hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you there.

Government Spring and Summer Internship Opportunities!

   

House of Representatives Judiciary Committee Spring Internship

House of Representatives Judiciary Committee 

Spring 2017 Internships

Deadline to Apply: October 12

For more info & to apply: https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-internship-program/

The Committee on the Judiciary's internship program offers both undergraduate and law students an opportunity to experience the operations of a congressional committee firsthand and learn about the important role that House committees in the House of Representatives play in the legislative process. The Committee on the Judiciary has jurisdiction over a wide range of legislative and oversight issues which include constitutional amendments, litigation reform, patent and trademark law, federal criminal law, federal civil rights law, anti-terrorism, immigration and naturalization, and antitrust. Interns are generally placed - based on their areas of interest and experience - with the Full Committee or one of the five subcommittees.

CIA Directorate of Operations Info Session & Internships

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Directorate of Operations Info Session & Internships

Internships Only Available to First Year Students!  Info Session Open to ALL Classes!

Deadline to Apply: October 12 in Careers4Terps

Job ID: 145993

Is the Directorate of Operations the right fit for you? Submit your resume by October 12th, and if selected, you will be invited to a location on campus where there will be a presentation, informal screening interview and a resume review.  

APPLY VIA CAREERS4TERPS ONLY - you will be contacted if selected.  The event will take place on 21 October from 9:30am-4:30pm on campus. Confirmed attendees will receive location information by 20 October.