Center for Career Development

Center Announcements

Welcome to the Fall 2023 semester!

We encourage all students at USG to visit us for help with career planning and a variety of career development activities. Our Center is open to serve you in person Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, and we look forward to seeing you!

Upcoming events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events--no pre-registration required! All events will be hosted in our office, Buildinhg IV, Suite 1318, and snacks and refreshments will be available.

Coffee with a Career Coach
Wednesdays from 11 am to 1 pm

Have a Bite & Gain a Bite Series:

Writing Accomplishment Statements

Wednesday, September 27 @ 1 pm

USG Virtual Career Fair

Wednesday, October 4 from 3 pm to 6 pm

Visit bit.ly/Fall23VIrtualCareerFair for more information and the register

Mission

It is the mission of USG's Center for Career Development to collaborate with partner institutions & local business community to support the career readiness of students, enabling them to become engaged, competitive, and contributing members of the regional workforce.

About Us

USG’s Center for Career Development utilizes best practices to provide innovative services, programs, resources, and experiential learning opportunities to enhance each student’s academic experience, and aid students in translating both their academic and co-curricular experiences into professional employment opportunities. We support students' career preparedness enabling students to enter the workforce polished, competitive, and capable of navigating an ever-changing workforce.

Featured Services

Career Coaching

Our Center provides in-person and virtual Career Coaching sessions on a daily basis for all students at USG. Session topics include HireU career readiness planning, 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 Center portal - Career Connector.

Snapbar!

Students are encouraged to visit our Center during our Career Studio hours to have their professional headshot taken. Students will receive a digital file with their headshot edited on various backgrounds.

Gallup Strengths

Our Center offers individual Gallup Strengths Assessments and related Coaching to help students build upon their natural talents to thrive in school and work. To receive a code to take the assessment, please email usgcareerservices@umd.edu, the visit “Career Connector” to complete sign up for your personalized Coaching session.

Career Studio

All students are encouraged to visit USG's Center for Career Development during our walk-in "Career Studio" hours for quick one-on-one assistance. Link here for current hours and more info.

Career Connector Job Portal

Looking for a job or interested in posting one? Career Connector is the answer! Career Connector is the center’s online career management tool for finding and posting jobs and internships.

Students/Graduates: For details on searching for opportunities and using the system, click on the Student Services image below.
Employers: For specific details for posting and recruiting, click on the Employer Services image below.

Log in or register as an Employer: This includes Faculty from partner institutions and USG Staff looking to hire students for on-campus positions.

Log in or register as a Student or Alumni: Students and Alumni can schedule appointments and search jobs targeted directly to students at USG. Instructions on how to create an account.

Career Explorer

CareerExplorer is a free platform that helps students find their ideal career. Link to the Career Explorer platform and take this interactive career test to better understand your core strengths and your compatibility with over 800 careers.