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 […]
Professional Essentials
Expert tips to help students balance work, life, and academic success.

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 […]

Active Listening: 6 Simple Steps to Productive Conversations
Some of the greatest conversationalists are those who actively listen to others. Leaders know this and make this part of their work life as well. They place great value on […]

Tips for Career Success | Grit in Practice
To stay ahead of the curve in your career requires that you pay special attention to development opportunities. Entering a career is the first step in success. But it doesn’t […]