Getting Started with Career Connector
Students and Alumni who are/were enrolled in an academic program at USG are encouraged to create a free Career Connector account. This account is required to access and schedule Career Coaching appointments and to search job postings in our "USG Career Connector" database. This virtual scheduling and job search platform provides students access to view a wide variety of internship and employment opportunities including on-campus, part-time, full-time, and temporary employment opportunities.
Create an Account
Step 1: Go to https://usg.12twenty.com/login and click Sign up for an account.
Step 2: Enter your email address, create a password, and click the box to agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Step 3: Click Student/Alumni Sign Up.
Step 4: Complete the fields on the subsequent screen, and click Submit.
Step 5: Once logged in, click on Profile (found in the left-hand navigation bar) and review the information listed, paying particular attention to your graduation date. Click the pencil tool to edit if needed, or contact the Center for Career Development via email at
usgcareerservices@umd.edu to assistance updating your information.
Register for Individual Career Coaching Sessions
(Career Planning, Resumes, Interview Prep, Internships, Job Search Strategies)
Individual Career Coaching sessions can be scheduled via our Career Connector virtual platform. Both in-person and virtual coaching sessions are available.
*Please note: Appointment Limits
Current Students: Current students are limited to four (4) appointments, per student per semester. Exceptions can be made by special request or on a case-by-case basis.
Recent Alumni: Alumni who have graduated in the past two years are limited to four (4) appointments, per student per semester. Exceptions can be made by special request or on a case-by-case basis.
Alumni: Alumni who have graduated more than two years ago are limited of two (2) appointments, per student per semester. Exceptions can be made by special request or on a case-by-case basis.
