Career Coaching Services

In-person and virtual Career Coaching sessions are available on a daily basis for all students at USG.  Session topics include career exploration, career planning, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn profile reviews, exploration of internship and experiential learning opportunities, graduate school planning, and more.  Students may view available appointments and schedule a session by logging into our portal -  Career Connector. 

 

Career Coaching Policies

Staff look forward to supporting every student enrolled in a program at USG through their career exploration and progression. We encourage all students at USG to take advantage of these services and those offered by home campuses as they prepare for their professional careers and/or entry into graduate school upon graduation.  

So that we may serve all students equitably and with the highest quality service, we ask that students adhere to our coaching policies as outlined below.  For more information about our services, or for questions about these policies, please contact our staff at 301-738-6338 or usgcareerservices@umd.edu. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to meeting with you.

Access to Coaching Services

Services and appointments are open to the following students:

  • Current undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in academic programs at USG that have a valid Student ID card
  • Alumni who attended their academic program at USG and graduated within the past two years

Scheduling an Appointment 
All students can schedule appointments through their USG Career Connector account. If you have any questions, please contact the main phone line, 301-738-6338 during normal business hours. 

Arriving for your appointment 
When arriving for every appointment:

  • Students must arrive on-time for their scheduled appointment. If a student is more than 10 minutes late, they may be asked to reschedule their appointment
  • If a student is having a resume and/or cover letter reviewed, they must upload copies in advance in Career Connector or have a digital/print copy accessible during the appointment

Appointment Limits 
There is a limit of four appointments, per current student and alumni per semester.  Alumni who have graduated more than two years ago are limited to two appointments per semester. Exceptions can be made by special request or on a case-by-case basis. 

Cancellation Policy
If students need to cancel an appointment, they must do so at least 24 hours in advance. Any missed appointments that are not cancelled in advance and are not “excused” due to emergency circumstances will be counted toward the five appointment limit for the semester. 

Coaching Standards

The career coaches adhere to the National Career Development Association Code of Ethics, which are compatible with the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics, with profession-specific guidelines for career coaches.  They also follow NACE Principals for Ethical Practice and NACE Professional Standards for College and University Career Services.