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Job Search Resources for Young Professionals

Having trouble with your job search? Here are a few key resources for anyone trying to break into the professional world.

Posted bySophia PossidenteAugust 1, 2022August 1, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on Job Search Resources for Young Professionals
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The UMBC Career Center Is Here For You!

The UMBC Career Center offers students many benefits when it comes to preparing for their professional future. Take a look at some of the cool ways they can help you […]

Posted byElliot Talbert-GoldsteinApril 15, 2022July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on The UMBC Career Center Is Here For You!
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How to Continue to Learn In and Out of the Office

Are you getting ready to graduate and are wondering how to manage your first entry-level job? These four tips about how to further advance your career will help you through […]

Posted byChloe Love ObispoJanuary 25, 2022July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on How to Continue to Learn In and Out of the Office
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Four pieces of advice any young professional should know

Are you in the transitional period of graduating college and entering the workforce? Are you unsure how to get the most out of your experiences in the professional world? These […]

Posted byJordan LomaxJanuary 13, 2022July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional development1 Comment on Four pieces of advice any young professional should know
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4 Pieces of Advice Every Young Professional Needs

UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies works diligently to prepare the next generation of students for the world of work. Not only focusing on their knowledge of their field, but also […]

Posted byChloe Love ObispoSeptember 7, 2021July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on 4 Pieces of Advice Every Young Professional Needs
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How to interview with confidence

Picture this: you worked very hard for over four years to get your college degree. You worked the same job for the entire duration of your college career, but now […]

Posted byJordan LomaxJuly 19, 2021July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional development1 Comment on How to interview with confidence

How to Conduct a Productive Meeting

There is a spirit of collaboration at UMBC among students, staff, and faculty that remains dynamic through well-thought out meetings. To conduct a productive meeting takes some planning. In this […]

Posted byDennise CardonaJuly 7, 2021August 3, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on How to Conduct a Productive Meeting

Career Success | Top Ten Tips to Help Advance in the Workforce

Career success takes effort and heart. To achieve career success, a person needs focus and drive, as well as a healthy level of respect for the process.

Posted byDennise CardonaMay 29, 2021September 1, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, career success7 Comments on Career Success | Top Ten Tips to Help Advance in the Workforce
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Elements of Career Success | UMBC Industry News

As we prepare to return to campus this Fall semester, many are excited to see familiar and new spaces. One building in particular that many UMBC community members enjoy is […]

Posted byDennise CardonaMay 27, 2021July 28, 2022Posted inIndustry NewsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on Elements of Career Success | UMBC Industry News

Creating a Great Work Environment | UMBC Industry News

UMBC has been voted as a top place to work in Maryland many times. This is no surprise to those who are fortunate enough to be a part of this […]

Posted byDennise CardonaMay 14, 2021July 28, 2022Posted inIndustry NewsTags: career resourcesLeave a comment on Creating a Great Work Environment | UMBC Industry News

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