Jobs for Graduate Degrees

As a graduate student, there are numerous employment opportunities to consider. Whether you are looking to pursue a career in academia/research or public/private industry, the following resources with help with your job search.

General Job Search Information

Our general Jobs page covers topics on job fairs, networking events, job search tips and techniques, has a list of job search websites and much more.

Finding a Job in Academia

Seeking a job in academia can be challenging and competitive. You will need to consider whether or not your interests lie in teaching, research or both. This decision will direct your job search. Here are some useful tips and resources that should be helpful to your academic job search. Check out these great sites:

The Chronicle of Higher Education: Jobs
The Chronicle of Higher Education: Job Resources
Highered Jobs
PhDjobs.com
Academic Careers Online
Academic 360
C College Jobs
Adjunctopia
American Association of Community Colleges
Promise: AGEP (Maryland 's Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate)
Job Search
Jobs, Funding, Fellowships, Postdocs, Internships, Faculty Positions, etc.

National Research Council

The NRC Associateship Programs
The National Research Council (NRC) administers competitive postdoctoral and senior research awards on behalf of 33 U.S. government research agencies with facilities at over 100 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

CV writing

Many employers, especially in academia will request a curriculum vitae (CV) over a resume and there are very distinct differences between the two.

Finding a Job in Public/Private Industry

Whether you are in grad school to enhance your skills and train for your current job or are considering a career change, a recommended strategy is to take a thorough assessment of your strengths and evaluate how your current education is transferable to industry. By pursuing your graduate degree, your earning power has increased. For help with your job search or career transition we strongly encourage you to meet with one of our career specialists.

Helpful Job Search Resources

UMBCworks is an online recruiting tool used to search for jobs and sign up for on campus interviews. You will find companies such as ExxonMobile, Procter & Gamble, Constellation Energy, U.S. Department of Human Resources, Advertising.com, Microsoft and more, searching for UMBC graduate level talent. You can also search for part time jobs, fellowships, and graduate school opportunities through UMBCworks.

Jobs for Job Seekers with Graduate Degrees - Quintessential Careers
Megalist of Job Search Websites compiled by Career Service Center
Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, National Business Incubation Association & Maryland Business Incubation Association - Connect with any number of business incubator programs and network with association members.