Upcoming Internship Fairs and Internship Information

Click the banner for a list of participating organizations UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PANELS Finding an Internship @ the Career & Internship Fair Monday, October 13: 4-5 p.m.  University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing) To help students prepare for the upcoming fairs, we are hosting a seminar about how to make a great impression during a career & internship fair.  Come learn about: How to research which employers fit the type of internship(s) you are seeking How to make a positive first impression when introducing yourself to employers at the fair Successful networking tips and tricks to use throughout the fair Strategies to follow-up with employers after the fair RSVP Here. Internship Interviews: How to Stand Out from the Competition Tuesday, October 14: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. University Career Center & The President's Promise (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)   When searching for internships, it is important to effectively articulate your experiences in an interview setting. This interactive session will help students learn about different types of interviews (in-person, phone, Skype, group, etc) and how to effectively handle each one. We will also discuss the power in story telling and provide an effective formula to help your story stay on track. This session is intended to be fun and provide students with an opportunity to practice! RSVP Here. INTERNSHIPS & MORE Discovery Communications Spring 2015 Internships Searching for rising college juniors, seniors, and grad students to fill internship and full time positions in marketing, ad sales, production, desgin, IT, finance, etc. Learn more about program opportunities here.    National Museum of American History Spring 2015 Internships Deadline to apply for Spring 2015 internships: October 15, 2014.        Learn more about registration here.    Facebook Externship Opportunities Deadline to apply: October 17, 2014 Facebook has three available externship programs available for undergraduates and graduate students. Take the time to read through the flyers if this sparks your interest. Learn more about the Facebook Public Policy Externship here.  Learn more about Facebook Policy Programs here. Countering Violent Extremism Fellowship: 2015-2017 Deadline to apply: November 10 at 9 am This amazing opportunity has been made available for University of Maryland students enrolled in their Sophomore year in the 2014-2015 school year. The program is designed to transition students from their undergrad experience to professional positions in homeland security science and technology arena (HS-STEM). Learn more information about the program and its application here. Careers in the Green Industry Presentation Interested in Green Career options? Join the Plant Sciences Office for an evening of presentation on Careers in the Green Industry on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 form 6:00pm-8:30pm in 1140 Plant Sciences building. This is an awesome opportunity to meet company representatives offering internships and entry-level management positions. RSVP: Dr. Steven Cohan, scohan@umd.edu  Learn more about this exciting opportunity here. Booz Allen Career Services Webinars Throughout the semesters, Booz Allen Hamilton provides webinars for career services professionals to learn about internship and full-time opportunities for students.   Click here for upcoming webinars hosted by BAH. M. Louise Tate Internship Grants Deadline to apply for Spring 2015 semester: November 18, 2014 The program povides $1000 stipend to students that will be working unpaid internships a D.C. area organization or Congressman in their aims to become involved in the political process.   Learn more about this program and the application process here.