Students and Alumni Register Here

February 27 to February 28
To register, access your CareerQuest Account.

Career Week Student and Alumni Information

February 27-February 28, 4–7 p.m.

Find the resources and information you need for your career development success. The UMUC Office of Career Services invites you to attend Career Week from February 27 through February 28, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. at the UMUC Academic Center at Largo. 

Career Week will feature two days of major specific career fairs. Each day will highlight a different group of majors so you can choose to attend the day that corresponds with your major. We encourage you to use this opportunity to

  • Learn about career paths associated with your major.
  • Interact with employers and learn about job opportunities.
  • Attend exciting career-related workshops (e.g. interviewing skills)
  • Network with professional associations and student clubs.

Career Week Schedule (Open to current UMUC undergraduate and graduate students and alumni)

Monday, February 27

  • Business and Liberal Arts Majors
    ACTIVITIES
    Targets undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in Accounting, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Communications, Education, English, Finance, Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, History, Human Resources, Humanities, International Business, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Project Management, Psychology, and Social Science. - REGISTER NOW
  • Criminal Justice, Legal Studies and Public Safety Majors
    ACTIVITIES
    Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Investigative Forensics, Environmental Management, Fire Science, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management. - REGISTER NOW

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Directions (Remember to register first!)

Tuesday, February 28

  • IT, Cybersecurity, and Biotechnology Majors
    ACTIVITIES
    Computer Science, Computer Information Science, Computer Information Technology, Computer Studies, Cybersecurity, Graphic Communication, Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Technology Management, Telecommunications Management and Biotechnology - REGISTER NOW

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Directions (Remember to register first!)

 

Registration

This event is FREE, but you must register through your CareerQuest account to attend. Register online.

Please note: UMUC Office of Career Services reserves the right to deny entry to non-registered students or alumni. We don't want this to happen, so please make sure you register in advance.

 

Preparing for a Job Fair

Once you register, make sure to take advantage of Career Services' resources.

  • Tips Guide - Whether this is your first, second or tenth job fair, there are some tips and tricks you can use to be successful. See the Career Services Job Fair Preparation and Tips Guide to learn the secrets to getting the most out of your experience.

  • Have Your Resume Critiqued - Is your resume free of errors and in a good format to present to employers? Have an experienced career counselor critique your resume. It's FREE! Remember to plan ahead, it can take over 72 hours to get your resume critiqued.