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ECON Networking and Career Fair

 

ECON Networking & Career Fair

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

4:30-7 p.m. (drop in) 

Location: Stamp- Colony Ballroom, UMD Campus

Register via Handshake 

The ECON Networking & Career Night connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in the areas of applied economics research, policy analysis, financial services, and consulting with federal government and private sector organizations throughout the DC Metro area. 

Participating Organizations

Analysis Group, Inc.
Berkeley Research Group, LLC
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cato Institute
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Cornerstone Research
Diamond Communications
EY
Fannie Mae
Federal Reserve Board
FI Consulting
M&T Bank
Maryland State Retirement and Pension System
Teach For America
U.S. Census Bureau (49966) - Maryland
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
UMD - MS in Applied Economics

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to gain tips from employers and UMD alumni working in the field of economics to learn about career options and identify job and internship leads. 

Current UMD Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics students and Economics majors & minors are strongly encouraged to attend!!  Questions? Contact Dr. Ronda Ansted, Career Outreach Strategist- ECON at econcareers@umd.edu. Business casual attire recommended. Light refreshments will be available. 

Preparation Tips for Students:

• Make a powerful first impression with these tips! 
• Need help preparing? BSOS majors may schedule an appointment to review your 30-second pitch.
• Business casual attire recommended. 
• Free parking in Regents Garage after 4 pm. 

Hosted by the Department of Economics, the BSOS Feller Center for Academic Advising & Career Planning, and the University Career Center. 

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.

New date: On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meet-up, Sept. 9

 

On-Campus & Part-Time Jobs Meet-up

Monday, September 9, 2024  |  12:30-2:30 p.m. (drop in)   |  Register & View Employers attending via Handshake
Location: Atrium Room, Stamp Student Union
BSOS students, if you are seeking a part-time position for fall 2024, attend this event! This is an informal event where you can explore on-campus and near-campus part-time paid employment. 

Fall 2024 Coffee Chats

 

Find the Right Graduate Program in International Affairs and Public Policy

 October 24, 2024 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time | UMD Students can Register for free | 

Are you considering graduate school? Join us for our Online Graduate School Fair to hear from representatives of APSIA’s top international affairs and public policy graduate schools. Register today and answer your questions about: application requirements, curricula and joint degrees, financial aid, and career opportunities. Hosted by APSIA.

UMD Language and Global Opportunities Career and Internship Fair

 Wednesday, October 9, 2024  |  12-4 p.m. (drop in)   |  Register & View Employers attending via Handshake

Location: Colony Room, Stamp Student Union

Do you speak another language? Do you want to teach English, work or intern abroad? Interested in international issues? Don’t miss the 16th Annual Language & Global Opportunities Career & Internship Fair! Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship and full-time positions in these fields and learn about ways to build your experience on our campus. Business attire is recommended, though not required. Be sure to bring multiple copies of your resume. Open to all UMD students.

Organizations Attending: 

Academy of Interpretation
American Councils for International Education
Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD)
Boren Awards For International Study
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Fairfax County VA Public Schools
FBI/National Virtual Translation Center
International Rescue Committee
Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program
Liberty Language Services
Mary’s Center (registering soon)
Maryland Department of Commerce (registering soon)
National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
National Security Agency (NSA)
Peace Corps
Prince William County Public Schools, VA
Teach For America
U.S. Department of State (registering soon)
UMD Peace Corps Prep
UMD Applied Linguistics and Language Education (ALLE)
UMD Education Abroad
UMD Fellows Program
UMD National Scholarships Office