Graduate Students
The Career Services Center offers services and resources to aid in the career exploration and job search of masters and Ph.D. students in all disciplines at UMBC. We recognize that graduate students have different career needs than undergraduates. We also understand that individual graduate students have unique expertise, skills, life and work experiences, and personal circumstances which are integral to success in graduate school and the transition from graduate school. As a result our work involves collaboration with the graduate school, academic departments, the Graduate Student Association and employers. Master's and doctoral students are encouraged to use all of the resources offered by the Career Services Center to clarify, confirm, and achieve their goals.Career Exploration
Learning more about your strengths, specific careers, industries, and companies is an integral part of the career planning process. Read on to find out more about the available career exploration resources you can use to clarify or confirm who you are and what type of employment you are seeking.
Finding a Job in Industry and Government
All of the services of the Career Services Center are available to graduate students. We will be happy to work with you one-on-one to assist with mapping out a job search strategy. Contact the Career Services Center to set up your appointment with a career specialist.
In addition, here is a list of resources for advanced degree holders and helpful job search tips.
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.
CV & Resume writing
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a typical requirement for applying to graduate school. Also many employers, especially in academia will request a curriculum vitae over a resume and there are very distinct differences between the two. Check out our document development page for further information on both.
Interviewing
See our Interviewing page.
Networking
Networking is an age-old technique and is an important skill to learn for all industries. A large percentage of all job connections are made through personal networking. By schmoozing, you make word-of-mouth work in your favor. By networking, you can learn about a many opportunities and make friends and contacts that you can call upon for career advice or assistance. Read on . . .
Other UMBC Resources
Check out other offices and programs UMBC offers to assist you in your graduate school education and future job search. Read on . . .
