Office Hours: Drop-in career advising is available 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 was fortunate enough to start product and software development from scratch and lot of freedom to design and experiment with different ideas, algorithms & concepts, and collaborate with others to develop the desired final product.
As part of the Gemstone Honors College, I coded a data automation script for my research team; the skills I gained from this experience were directly applicable to the skills I needed to code Matlab scripts at Northrop.
AMD is very rich in diversification and co-op activities.
This experience will open up more job opportunities for me in the future and make me a good candidate with a broad cybersecurity and leadership skillset.
I did much more technical work than I was expecting, and I got to sign my name on real projects that actually brought value to the company.
It allowed me to simultaneously work and learn more about structural engineering.
Two of the most interesting aspects of my internship were having the opportunity to analyze engine test data as well as filter and sort fault codes on various engine test bed machines.
If you like writing blogs, adding tutorials, and generally contributing to opensource in some way, you should mention that clearly on your resume.
My main role was to complete thermal tests for the Dragonfly Project.
I've finally found a role that is the perfect fit for my skills and interests.
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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