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LAUNCHPaD Workshop Series

Learning And Understanding New Career Horizons through Professional Development (LAUNCHPaD) is a collaborative workshop series provided to all students at USG. This series focuses on helping you build the professional skills that will launch you into  your next great opportunity!

 

 
APRIL 2023
Salary Negotiation
April 7, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
Virtual
Guest presenter: Erica D’Eramo
Salary negotiation pro Eric D’Eramo shows participants how to research salary ranges, understand personal budgets, and negotiate for the best compensation package possible!
 
Skills Match: Connecting your resume to a job description
April 13, 2023 @ 12:30 pm
Virtual
Guest Presenters: William Alexander, Sharrell Patterson, Isaiah Helaire
Recruiters for ThermoFisher Scientific
Create a strong application by matching your resume matches to the job description
 
Federal Careers Expo
April 17
12 pm - 4 pm
In-person
Bldg IV, in front of Suite 1318
Fore more information about participating agencies and to register: https://shadygrove.umd.edu/news-events/events/federal-career-expo-usg
Meet with professionals in a wide range of careers and learn how you can find your next great opportunity working in the federal government.
Get a free professional headshot and lunch will be provided.
 
Added Bonus during the Expo: 
Federal Jobs Insider Workshop - 12 pm and 2 pm
Guest Presenter: Joy Liang Machado
Learn about different early career opportunities in the federal govenment,  insider tips for creating a federal resume, and navigating USAJobs.
 
The Art of Professional Communication 
Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 12:30pm 
In-person
Bldg IV-5332 Active Learning
Guest presenter: Naz Beyranvand
Whether you are pitching to a client, convincing your new boss, or building consensus with colleagues, understanding persuasion is a key skill for career success. 
To register: shorturl.at/isAO1