ECS will be closed Wed. October 27 - Friday October 29 for the Thanksgiving Break.
Drop-in career advising is available M-F 8:30am-4:30pm in 1131 Martin Hall.
Virtual Advising with a Peer Assistant is Available for:
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Resume and cover letter reviews
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Help using Handshake
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Elevator pitch practice
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LinkedIn profile reviews
Click here to schedule a 20-minute virtual appointment. Video Tutorials: How to schedule a Resume/LinkedIn Review. How to schedule other appointments.
CPT processing for F-1 visa-holders can be processed online by sending required documents to careerengr@umd.edu (monitored M-F 8:30am-4:30pm).
Advising with a Staff Member is Available for:
- Evaluating job offers and salary negotiation
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- Personal statements
- In depth job search help
- CV and job search help for Ph.D. students
To schedule an appointment email us at careerengr@umd.edu (monitored M-F 8:30am-4:30pm). Please include the topics you would like to discuss, 2-3 times that you are available during the week, and your preference for a virtual or in-person appointment.
I learned of this internship through the Fall Career Fair. I spoke to one of their recruiters, and received an email about applying to their internship program a few weeks later!
I've finally found a role that is the perfect fit for my skills and interests.
The complexity and efficiency of the power plant is the most interesting aspect of my internship.
Seeing the stuff you worked on make its way through manufacturing and production, onto integration, and eventually to launch was a really, really cool experience.
The most interesting aspects of my internship were the scale of projects and the amount of collaboration on each assignment and project.
Because their co-ops are treated the same as full-time engineers, my responsibilities were the same as those of a full-time employee.
I believe it is important to actually experience as many opportunities as possible before you decide what route you want to go.
[M]y experience at the lab brought many concepts that I learned over my academic career together, such as programming, circuitry, and 3D modeling.
Norwalt was able to completely convert itself for COVID and it was an amazing experience being at the front lines of history.
There's also something special about the feeling of accomplishment you get when you experience success in a professional environment.
If you want to see your own photograph and story on our website, you can submit your photos and information about your internship here, UMD Engineering Student Stories.
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