With the COVID-19 pandemic happening and everything being organized virtually, there’s no better time than now to start building your professional identity online. Here are a few tips to help […]
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Overcoming Inequality in Baltimore City | Community Leadership Graduate Program in Practice
We sat down and chatted with Sally J. Scott, Program Director of UMBC’s Graduate Program in Community Leadership. We spoke about her recent contribution in a report she co-authored with […]

Stay Connected | UMBC Grit in Practice
The transition from being completely on campus to completely online was tough for everyone; students, professors, and other faculty and staff members have had to dramatically readjust their lives over […]

Resume Preparation and Cover Letter Writing [VIDEO]
In this fourth video in our four-part series on resume preparation and cover letter writing, Dr. Elliot Lasson, program director of UMBC’s I/O Psychology graduate program presents tips for success.

UMBC’s Declassified Post-Grad Survival Guide
The transition from college to the “real-world” can be hard, confusing, and especially demanding. You’ve always been asked, “what’s next”? In order to answer that question, here is some advice […]

Professionalism in the Workplace [VIDEO]
In part three of our job workshop series, we take a look at the essentials when it comes to professionalism in the workplace.

How to Prepare for a Job Interview [VIDEO]
In part two of our job workshop series, we take a look at the steps you should consider when preparing for a job interview.

Job Search, Offers, and Salary Negotiations [VIDEO]
In today’s uncertain world, one fact remains true – there are advantages to proper planning when it comes to job searching.

5 Tips for Conducting a Successful Online Meeting
Ten years ago, I helped conduct my first ever online meeting via GoToWebinar along with my colleague, Dr. Greg Williams, of UMBC’s ISD Graduate Program.

Becoming an Influencer in the Workplace | Grit in Practice
UMBC is known for its great leadership. In fact, President Hrabowski was named #1 in leadership by the Baltimore Sun recently. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at […]