Job Search Boot Camp for recent UMD grads

                                                              

Thursday, January 18, 2018  |  9:00 am - 4:30 pm |  3rd floor Hornbake Library, South Wing

Are you a UMD recent graduate (December 2017 or May 2017) who wants to submerge yourself in basic job search strategies?  Then this workshop is for you!  Throughout the day you will:

• discover how to identify your skills, interests and values;
• learn how to focus your resume;
• target positions/industries/organizations of interest to you;
• learn the ins and outs of networking;
• create a LinkedIn profile.

Space is limited, so please register at https://go.umd.edu/JSBC18 as soon as possible. There is a $15.00 registration fee. Deadline to register and/or to cancel registration with refund is Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

* Lunch will be provided

For additional information about this event: Contact Linda Lenoir at llenoir@umd.edu. This event is hosted by the University Career Center & The President's Promise. 

NEW MINOR: BSOS388B Do Good Now

NEW MINOR: BSOS388B Do Good Now What are you waiting for, Terps? Register for BSOS388B Do Good Now on Testudo and get started on your Nonprofit Leadership and Social Innovation minor! This new minor will help you learn more about social innovation and the role of nonprofit organizations, and help you stand out from the crowd with an innovative minor. For more information, please visit: https://go.umd.edu/xw3.

Volunteer with CASA

Volunteer with CASA Want to make a difference in the life of abused or abandoned children in your community? There are over 500 youth in foster care in Prince George’s County and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is looking for compassionate and motivated individuals to advocate for these youth. In about 10 hours a month, CASA volunteers create relationships with youth in foster care to ensure that the court and child welfare systems remain focused on their specific needs and finding a safe permanent home. Apply today for our Winter Training that will be Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 9pm in Hyattsville, MD beginning January 18th and ending February 15th. Will you speak for abused and neglected children in your community? Applicants must be 21 or older and willing to complete a background check. For more information, please visit our website at www.pgcasa.org or call 301-209-0491 or email volunteer@pgcasa.org

Summer Fellowship with IsraAID

Summer Fellowship with IsraAID IsraAID just opened applications for its summer internship program. IsraAID is a disaster relief and community development organization that is non-governmental, apolitical, and non-religious. 60% of IsraAID's staff come from the local communities they serve, and the remainder are a mix of religious, racial, national, and ethnic backgrounds. The application can be found here. Interns spend the summer at one of IsraAID's 20 international project sites, including Greece and Berlin (refugee crisis), Nepal (earthquake), Puerto Rico (hurricane), and the Philippines (tsunami-relief). All costs for the summer are covered. This is a great opportunity to gain international experience. Students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IsraAID project areas include Mental Health and Psychosocial Support; Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene; Women's Empowerment; Youth Leadership; Art, Dance, and Music Therapy; and Agriculture. Other useful intern skills include writing, communication, marketing, graphic design, and administrative skills. Any questions can be directed to ajacobshapiro@gmail.com .

Immigration Law Spring 2018 Internships in McLean

Immigration Law Spring 2018 Internships in McLean We're looking for smart, motivated students for our Spring 2018 Internship Program. We have both paid and unpaid positions available, with flexible hours to accommodate your class schedules, but minimum 15 hours a week required. Hear from one of our summer interns: "I wanted to take one more opportunity to thank you guys for the opportunity you offered me this summer. I really felt like the work I was doing this summer was valuable and was really helping people. I think it solidified my decision to try and go to law school and maybe even do immigration law." TFO, HMA Law Firm Intern, Summer 2017 As an intern with the HMA Law Firm, you will: Meet clients. Go to immigration court. Go to USCIS for interviews. Learn legal research skills Learn how an immigration filing is prepared Conceive and build ways to streamline internal processes Learn learn legal writing skills. Work on everything from deportation to criminal to citizenship to employment based immigration ​And you'll learn how to practice the business of law. You must have a strong commitment and interest in immigration. Strong preference for multilingual ability, especially Spanish, Arabic, French, and Mandarin Chinese. Send resume, writing sample, and statement of interest in immigration to careers (at) hmalegal (dot) com. Include the numbers 786 in the subject line of your email so we can tell you read all the instructions.

Summer Internship with Montgomery County Police Department

Summer Internship with Montgomery County Police Department

An internship with the Montgomery County Police Department gives you an opportunity to observe first hand, the organizational operation of police work. Interns assist with a variety of technical and administrative tasks, to enhance the functions of the department and support the work of the police officers and the civilian staff.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, are majoring in a related field and want exposure to career-related experiences, apply now.

Qualifications
-Minimum age (16)
-U.S. citizen or possess U.S. residency card
-Successfully pass a background screening


Please see the Careers4Terps listing ID #158938 for more information.

Paralegal Position with Global Business Law Firm

Paralegal Position with Global Business Law Firm DLA Piper LLP (US) is a leading global business law firm. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people across our practice and business service groups. We are looking for collaborative, results oriented people who enjoy working in a fast paced environment and have exceptional problem solving skills. If you are a highly talented paralegal interested in supporting our project finance practice group, we want to hear from you! Paralegals are a critical part of DLA Piper’s client service teams, working side by side with lawyers, co-counsel and clients on an array of substantive client matters. The majority of our paralegals are career professionals. They work independently and on teams, locally, nationally and globally. This position is located in the Washington, DC office. Your hours will be Monday – Friday9 am – 5:30 pm. Relocation available in accordance with firm policy. For more information, please visit the Careers4Terps ID #168078.