Tuesday, April 2, 2013

UMD Career Week

April is Career Month!!!


The Career Development Center is kicking off the month with Career Development Week from April 9 - April 12, 2013!!!

The following are important events that students should attend:

I. April 9, 2013

Federal & State Career Panel: “Jobs & Internships in Public Service”

Where: Grand Reading Room - Library

Time: 4-6pm

Our panelists will discuss the various career paths students may follow and the best ways to apply to government jobs and internships.

Our Keynote Speaker is Edward Lambert who is the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Our panelists are:

Rich Guzofski - IRS-Chief Counsels Office – Trends in Federal Hiring

Sara Clement Biggs - The Washington Center Internship Program

Kathryn Fidler - Peace Corps

Sergeant Riojas - United States Army Medical Recruiting

Debra Rijo - Greater New Bedford Career Center

*Please respond to: cdcinfo@umassd.edu if you are plan on attending.


II. April 10, 2013 - Woodland Commons

Communicate for Success – 1-3pm

The use of social media in career planning by Professor Steven White

Dress & Interview for Success – 3-5pm

*Please respond to: cdcinfo@umassd.edu if you are plan on attending.


III. April 11, 2013

Network for Success – 5-7pm - Woodland Commons

Gain valuable advice regarding your career plan from professional UMD alumni, An array of hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

*Please respond to: cdcinfo@umassd.edu if you are plan on attending.


IV. April 12, 2013

Resume Workshop, Noon-1:30pm - Woodland Commons

*Please respond to: cdcinfo@umassd.edu if you are plan on attending.


V. Career Expo 2013

April 17, 2013 – Tripp Athletic Center

10am – 3pm

Current students and alums from all majors are invited to come and explore professional career opportunities. Please come in professional attire and bring plenty of resumes.

If you have any questions, you may contact David LePage at dlepage1@umassd.edu. We look forward to seeing you!