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Public Service Town Hall & Career Fair
July 16, 2008 |
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Study Abroad Fair
September 9, 2008 |
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Internship and Part-Time Job Fair
September 10, 2008 |
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Graduate & Professional School Fair-Graduate School Day
September 22, 2008 |
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Graduate & Professional School Fair-Law Schools Day
September 23, 2008 |
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Fall Career Fair 2008 - three day fair
October 15, 2008 |
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Fall Career Fair 2008 - three day fair
October 16, 2008 |
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Fall Career Fair 2008 - three day fair
October 17, 2008 |
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Bioscience Internship and Career Fair
November 6, 2008 |
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Green Industry Career Fair
November 12, 2008 |
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Networking
When a job opening is advertised on the Internet or
in the newspaper, there is a good chance that there
will be hundreds of applications for the position.
Plus, many jobs aren't even publicly posted online
or in the newspaper. Relying
solely
on
advertised
positions
can make the job hunt longer and could lead to not
learning about the job
you really want.
So, spend
a
considerable
amount
of
effort
and time on networking.
Networking
Networking taps you into the hidden job market by gaining job search information
and employment leads through personal, academic, professional and social
contacts. Places to start to build a network of contacts, include faculty
and advisors within your department, classmates, university alumni, friends,
neighbors, relatives, and current and former co-workers and employers.
Ultimately, building a network, utilizing that network, and finding out about
job openings before they are even posted are crucial components to landing
the job and advancing your career.
Through networking and through researching
industries of interest, you should
be able to identify a number of organizations
that you think you might want to
work for. It is very important
to utilize online and print
resources to research these organizations
so that you are able to customize your
cover letter and resume.
We provide a small, but growing, database
of employers and alumni indicating a willingness
to meet with Maryland students. To use it,
register or login to Careers4Terps on our home
page.
What You
Want to Know
- What departments and positions exist within the organization?
- Who would be managing the department in which you are
interested?
- What are its products and services and what new initiatives
are being undertaken?
- How is the organization structured?
- What is the organization's mission and philosophy?
- What is the work environment like?
- What is the history of the organization and where is
it headed?
- What is the organization's competition and is the organization
a major player in its industry
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