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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Important Career Events in College Park in the next two weeks!

Below are some events that may be of interest.  Please take a moment and review the events listed below.

1.      Law, Legal & Advocacy: Networking Night – Wed, Sept 30 *CCJS Dept Event*
2.      Application Deadline for CCJS Study Abroad Winter-Term Thailand Trip – Thurs, Oct 1
3.      Peace Corps Information Session – Today
4.      Mock Interview Clinic – Tues, Sept 29
5.      US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Employer-in-Residence Office Hours – Tues, Sept 29
6.      Federal Government Job Search Techniques Workshop led by OPM – Tues, Sept 29
7.      Terportunity Carnival – Wed, Sept 30
8.      Study Abroad Application Deadline for Maryland-in, Exchanges and Maryland Short-term  - Thurs, Oct 1
9.      Be Employable: Ask a BSOS Intern – Thurs, Oct 1
10.  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Employer Networking Sessions – Mon, Oct 5
11.  Bound for Graduate School? Strategies to Gain Admission to Highly Competitive Graduate Programs! – Mon, Oct 5


Wednesday, September 30 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Atrium- Stamp Student Union
The Law, Legal & Advocacy: Networking Night connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in a variety of criminal justice related career fields throughout the DC Metro area.
·         Expand your professional network with alumni and employers working in the fields of law enforcement, legal and advocacy 
·         Make connections in your field of interest
·         Learn how to network and job search effectively in Washington D.C.
·         Market your skill sets and gather information on opportunities that await you
Professionals will be available to chat individually with students. Remember, over 60% of job seekers cite networking as the most successful strategy when gathering career path information as well as to identify job leads, so don’t miss this amazing event.

Thursday, Oct 1 (All Day)
Human trafficking, while not widely understood, ranks among the most severe and lucrative of criminal enterprises around the world. During this course, you will be exposed to the consequences of and reactions to human trafficking in an international context, specifically in Thailand.

Monday, September 28 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Join us at this information session to learn about volunteer experiences, have your questions answered, and gain tips to guide you through the application process.

Tuesday, September 29 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Need help preparing for an interview? Would you like to gain valuable interviewing tips from employers BEFORE the interview? Need someone to practice your responses with? Come and meet with employers from a variety of sectors and practice your interviewing techniques with them in order to prepare for the real thing!

Tuesday, September 29 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Sign up for an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Senior HR Specialist from OPM to have your questions answered about federal resumes.

Tuesday, September 29 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Join us for an interactive workshop on how best to navigate the federal search process for internships and full-time roles. Senior HR Specialist, Nnenna Uzochukwu, from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will equip students with information on how to effectively search and apply using USAJOBS.

Wednesday, September 30 11:00AM – 3:00PM
We know that as students, it can be frustrating to know where to begin when it comes to looking for ways to get involved on campus. But with the Terportunity Carnival, you’ll have fun discovering experiential learning and employment opportunities on-campus. Come and find out more about opportunities such as study abroad, service learning, research, internships, and more! By participating in these opportunities, you'll gain invaluable skills that can translate into your future career. There will be snacks, games, and chances to win prizes, so come on out and have fun!

Thursday, October 1 (All Day)
Make sure you get your applications for Maryland-in, Maryland Short-term, and Exchange programs finished by midnight tonight for winter, spring, and spring break 2016!

Thursday, October 1, 2015 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Are you too shy to address a question to a panelist when all eyes are on you?  Would you like the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a BSOS student who has internship experience, or speed network and talk to each presenter?  Attend this workshop and get your internship questions answered!
University Career Center & The President’s Promise staff will introduce you to the many resources available to you as a Maryland student. The BSOS Program Director for Experiential Learning will answer your questions about where other BSOS students have interned in the past and what internships align with your interests. Student Presenters will share their successful internships in a broad array of organizations across the public, non-profit, and private sectors.

Monday, October 5 5:00PM – 6:00PM
As an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities, the mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

Monday, October 5 6:00PM – 7:00PM
All class levels (freshmen- alumni) are welcome to attend and gain tips on how to excel through the graduate school application process in a variety of fields (i.e. PhD, Master’s, MBA, Law, MD, PharmD, PsyD, MFA, Postdoc). As well as learn about scholarship and fellowship options.


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