Interview an Alum
Schedule a Time to Connect with an Alum!
Location
Mathematics/Psychology : 201
Date & Time
April 9, 2018, 9:00 am – 7:45 pm
Description
These 45-minute informational interviews are meetings in which you “interview” a professional in your area of interest. Your primary goal is to learn about this person’s career field and his or her background and experiences. You can also ask questions about how to become a competitive candidate in this field.
9:00 am-9:45 am
Jeremy Reed (`08 Economic Policy Analysis, Economics)
Investments and Financial Planning
2:00 pm-2:45 pm
Tim O'Ferrall (`95 Interdisciplinary Studies)
Executive Director The O'Ferrall Group
4:00 pm-4:45 pm
Shane Spencer (`09 Political Science)
Goverment Accountability Office
LOG INTO YOUR UMBCworks ACCOUNT TO SELECT A TIME SLOT. LOOK FOR WORKSHOP TITLED INTERVIEW AN ALUM.
SCHEDULE (2 of 2 for 4/9/18)9:00 am-9:45 am
Jeremy Reed (`08 Economic Policy Analysis, Economics)
Investments and Financial Planning
2:00 pm-2:45 pm
Tim O'Ferrall (`95 Interdisciplinary Studies)
Executive Director The O'Ferrall Group
4:00 pm-4:45 pm
Shane Spencer (`09 Political Science)
Goverment Accountability Office
6:00 pm-6:45pm
(Virtual)*
Belita Opene (`13 Biological Sciences)
Research Associate
Marissa Colella (`16 Media and Communication Studies)
Communications Specialist
Timeslots are assigned on a first come, first served basis. See detailed information about participating alumni below.
*Contact information for the student and alum participating in a virtual interview will be exchanged to set up logistics for the connection (phone, Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.)
An informational interview is a great way to expand your network by establishing a good connection with your interviewee. Some good reasons to conduct informational interviews:
- To get an insider’s perspective on a potential career path.
- To get valuable tips about how to gain entry into this field.
- To enlarge your circle of expert contacts in the area. (Remember, it’s often who you know that gets you the job.)
- To learn about a particular organization, how you might fit in and the employer’s challenges and needs.
Please see additional information about Information Interviews and how to prepare on our website:
https://careers.umbc.edu/students/network/informational-interviews/
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Jeremy Reed (`08 Economics, Financial Economics)
Manage investments and financial planning
Tim O’Ferrall (`95 Interdisciplinary Studies)
Tim has an in-depth knowledge of the region’s business culture and climate, with more than 15 years of experience in non-profit management, sales, marketing, publishing and public relations. He is the Co-Founder of the O'Ferrall Group, a Non-Profit firm.
Shane Spencer (`09 Political Science)
Americorps Trailwork in Montana, 2010. Public policy with energy policy focus, Wisconsin, 2012. Three years of State budget work on transportation and social services for two MD governors. Two years at the Government Accountability Office.
Belita Opene (`13
Biological Sciences)
UMBC alum with a Biological Science degree with a minor in
Psychology. Currently have a masters degree in microbiology. I work as a
research associate in the microbiology/immunology field and will be attending
medical school in the Fall.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2016. Have now been a Communications Specialist for nearly 3 years, as I started as an intern while I was at UMBC!
