Interview an Alum
Schedule a Time to Connect with an Alum!
Location
Mathematics/Psychology : 201
Date & Time
April 12, 2018, 7:00 pm – 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 4/12/18):7:00 pm - 7:45 pm (Virtual)*
Katelyn Niu (`05 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
Owner, NIU Dentistry
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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Katelyn Niu, DDS (`05 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)
Dr. Niu is the founder of Niu Dentistry LLC, a family dental practice in Glen Burnie, Maryland. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she earned a DDS and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience.
