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Intern Success Seminar (Registration closed)

Learn the benefits internships offer and how to land one!

Location

The Commons : Skylight Room

Date & Time

November 8, 2022, 5:00 pm7:30 pm

Description

You've heard it before: Internships, research, and co-op experiences are a crucial part of your undergraduate experience, providing you the essential skills and experience to set you up for success when applying to a job or professional school upon graduation. But how do you land your first internship?  Where do you start?  How do you "sell yourself" when you are just getting started? 

Attend this FREE event and learn how to land an internship and how to make the most of the experience!

The event is open to ALL undergraduate students of ALL majors! Enjoy complimentary dinner and desserts and meet other UMBC students! 

AGENDA:

Goal Setting for a Bright Future!
Presenter: Joel Oppenheimer, PE, Sr. VP, STV Incorporated
Back by popular demand, Joel will offer his high-energy presentation on tips and strategies for how to set goals for career success! 

UMBC Intern Panel 

Hear from past UMBC interns as they share tips and advice about landing an internship and how to be a successful intern.  .

This event is FREE but space is limited, so early registration is requested.

RSVP required in Handshake.
Registration deadline: Nov. 3rd

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INTERN SUCCESS WEEK - Nov. 7-11, 2022

Additional (virtual) events happening during Intern Success Week! 

How to Get Started in Research -  Wed., Nov. 9, 12 - 1 p.m. - Online
Presented by
: Dr. April Householder, Director
Office of Undergraduate Research & Prestigious Scholarships

Employer Panel - Fri., Nov. 11, 12 - 1 p.m. - Online
Come listen to a panel of employers from various industries as they share about what they look for when hiring interns and their tips for how to stand out!


Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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