Services for Students

FALL Hours

iN-pERSON CAREER STUDIO services: Mon-THURS 9:00AM-2:30PM

VIRTUAL Services: Mon-FRI 9:00aM-5:00pm

cOACHING SERVICES: AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT MONDAY-FRIDAY

FEATURED SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

"USG Connects": Career Consulting Program

The “USG Connects” Career Consulting Program is a new program of student support developed by USG’s Board of Advisors. This consultation program is intended to leverage the professional experience, expertise, and network of USG’s Board members and other professionals in the community, as an avenue to provide meaningful career guidance and support for students graduating from programs at USG. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to explore career paths, participate in informational interviews, learn about industry trends, gain valuable career advice, and expand their professional networks with the regional business community. This pilot program is being offered in collaboration with USG’s Career and Internship Services Center (CISC).

Students, sign up for a one hour session now and receive career development support from skilled, successful, experienced business leaders! Link below to sign up and get started...

USG Connects Student Sign Up

Reserve Space for Virtual Interviews

VIRTUAL TOOLS - Career Connector, Big Interview and more!

USG CAREER CONNECTOR

* Search our jobs database for internship and employment opportunities targeted for students at USG.

* Register for small group coaching on resume reviews, job search strategies, and more.

* Register for upcoming events.

During your initial registration, please enter your university email address. If you get an error message when you register, fill out this Google form and within two business days you should be able to complete your registration. Need further assistance in creating your account? Email usgcareerservices@umd.edu. Click HERE to get started!

FOCUS 2 CAREER (ACCESS CODE: USG)

Log on to Focus 2 Career for exclusive access to a personalized career planning system.

BIG INTERVIEW

Learn and practice your interview skills with this online interview platform.

VIRTUAL TOOLKIT FOR STUDENTS

Explore a variety of free self-assessment, career exploration, job search, and professional development tools.

RECORDED CAREER WORKSHOPS - videos on Finding Jobs, Building Your Network, Negotiating Salary

ON-DEMAND CAREER DEVELOPMENT CONTENT

Top 5 Ways to Find a Job or Internship

From February 9, 2022 workshop

Users will need to enter their names and emails in order to access the video

Building Your Professional Community

From March 10, 2022 panel discussion

“Tell Me About Yourself”: Key Skills for Interviewing

From March 16, 2022 workshop

Financial Martial Arts: Become a Negotiation Ninja

From April 7 workshop

NOTE: scroll through the page to find April 7, and click on the graphic that reads "Money Magnet" to see the presentation

Grow Your Career: How to Make the Most of Your First 90 Days

From April 19 panel discussion

Federal Jobs Insider: Internships Edition

Users will need to enter their names and emails in order to access the video

Adventist HealthCare Nurse Residency Information Session

A Conversation with Nancy Roman

Student-led panel discussion with President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America

EXTERNAL JOB RESOURCES FOR REGIONAL EMPLOYMENT

WorkSource Montgomery - Listings for short- and long-term regional job opportunities during Covid-19

Maryland Department of Labor - Employment opportunities and job fairs available state-wide

Maryland Worforce Exchange - Employment opportunities in the state of Maryland

DC Works - Employment opportunities in the District of Columbia

Virginia Workforce Connection -Employment opportunities in the state of Virginia

Can Employers Require You to Get the Covid Vaccine Before Returning to Work? The answer is it's complicated.

USG's SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNSHIPS

USG’s Scholarships for Internships provide financial support for students enrolled in programs at USG who participate in meaningful, yet unpaid internship opportunities. Qualifying placement opportunities are made available to students during the fall and spring semesters, and include internships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and small "startup" businesses in Montgomery County who provide “practical learning experience” for students. For more information or to access our online application, link here.

Frequent Searches

You are here