Interview an Alum
Schedule a Time to Connect with an Alum!
Location
Mathematics/Psychology : 201
Date & Time
April 10, 2018, 9:00 am – 7:45 pm
Description
INTERVIEW AN ALUM
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.
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.
LOG INTO YOUR UMBCworks ACCOUNT TO SELECT A TIME SLOT. LOOK FOR WORKSHOP TITLED INTERVIEW AN ALUM.
SCHEDULE (2 of 2 for 4/10/18)9:00 am-9:45 am
Kevin Yang (`07 Computer Science, Financial Economics)
Vice President, T. Rowe Price
10:00 am-10:45 am
Kevin Yang (`07 Computer Science, Financial Economics)
Vice President, T. Rowe Price
11:00 am-11:45 am
Kevin Yang (`07 Computer Science, Financial Economics)
Vice President, T. Rowe Price
5:00 pm-5:45 pm (Virtual)*
John Swank (`16 Computer Science)
Works at Audacious Inquiry
6:00 pm-6:45 pm (Virtual)*
Talon Zinger (`14 Media & Communications, Psychology)
Realtor
7:00 pm-7:45pm
Belita Opene (`13 Biological Sciences)
Research Associate
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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Kevin Yang (`07 Computer Science, Financial Economics)
Kevin is the founder of KRY Properties LLC, a real estate investment firm based in Ellicott City, Maryland. He was previously a Vice President of T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. where he worked as an investment analyst in the Asset Allocation Group.
John Swank (`16 Computer Science)
2016 graduate, CWIT scholar, pep band member, currently working for Audacious Inquiry in the Research Park
Talon Zinger (`14 Media & Communications, Psychology)
I graduated in 2014 w/ a double major in Media & Communications + Psychology. I became a REALTOR after college & work all over Maryland helping home-buyers & home-sellers. As such, I work for myself & own my business- giving me a unique career experience
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.
