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the following offices:</p> <ul> <li>A. James Clark School of Engineering | <a href="https://eng.umd.edu/careers">Engineering Career Services</a></li> <li>College of Behavioral & Social Sciences | <a href="https://fellercenter.umd.edu/career-planning-appointments">Feller Center</a> | <span><span><span><span><span><span><span>(undergraduates only)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li>Robert H. Smith School of Business | <a href="https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/office-career-services">Office of Career Services</a></li> <li>School of Public Policy | <a href="https://spp.umd.edu/career-connections">Career Connections</a></li> </ul> <p>All other students connect with us for career advising!</p> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_divider"> <div> <hr class="divider spacing-small rule-small" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1182"> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_text"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1183"> <h2>Before Scheduling a Career Advising Appointment: Check out the Relevant Resources on our Website</h2> <p>To get started, we have a lot of resources available on our website to answer basic questions for your career-related needs. Check them out and then schedule an appointment with a career advisor if you want to learn more.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_card_group"> <div class="card-group-bg card-group-bg-default" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1185"> <div class="card-group"> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1184"> <div class="card-body"> <a href="/find-jobs-internships/resumes-cover-letters" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Resumes & Cover Letters </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1186"> <div class="card-body"> <a href="/find-jobs-internships/search-strategies" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Search Strategies </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1187"> <div class="card-body"> <a href="/explore-careers/industries-career-paths" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Industries & Career Paths </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1188"> <div class="card-body"> <a href="/find-jobs-internships/interviewing" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Interviewing </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1189"> <div class="card-body"> <a href="/find-jobs-internships/offers-salary-negotiation" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Offers & Salary Negotiation </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card-wrap card-wrap--3"> <div class="card" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1190"> <div class="card-body"> <a href="/explore-careers/pursuing-graduate-degree" class="card-cta fancy-link" target="_self"> Applying to Graduate School </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_divider"> <div> <hr class="divider spacing-small rule-small" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1192"> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_text"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1191"> <h2>Get One-on-One Assistance</h2> <h3><br> Fall 2024 Drop-Ins with an undergraduate Peer Career Educator</h3> <p>Monday-Friday | 1pm-3:30pm | University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)<br> <strong><em>**</em>Drop-ins<em> will not </em>be available Mon, Nov 25 through Fri, Nov 29. Drop-ins will then resume on Mon, Dec 2.<br> **The final day for drop-ins will be Fri, Dec 6 for the fall semester and winter break. Drop-ins will resume on Mon, Jan 27, 2025 for the spring semester.</strong><br> <br> Undergraduate students are welcome to drop by the University Career Center for quick assistance with one of our undergraduate Peer Career Educators. Drop-ins are appropriate for 15-minute resume reviews, cover letter reviews, and best practices on Handshake.</p> <h3><br> Schedule a 30-Minute Appointment with a Career Advisor in <a href="https://umd.joinhandshake.com/">Handshake</a></h3> <p>Career advising appointments are available in <a href="https://umd.joinhandshake.com/">Handshake</a> for current UMD students (undergrad, master’s and doctoral) and alumni less than one year post-graduation. You can choose in-person or virtual appointments.</p> <p>To schedule an appointment:</p> <ol> <li>Log into <a href="https://umd.joinhandshake.com/">Handshake</a> with your UMD CAS log-in.</li> <li>Once logged in, click on "Career Center" in the left navigation bar and then click "Appointments."</li> <li>Click "Schedule A New Appointment" and then select the appointment type that is the best fit for your questions or concerns.</li> <li>Once you schedule an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with the details of your appointment. You will also receive a reminder email of your appointment and you can revisit your appointment details in Handshake.</li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_divider"> <div> <hr class="divider spacing-small rule-small" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1194"> </div> </div> <div class="section section-umd_terp_basic_page section-ut_text"> <div> <div class="editor-content" id="umd_terp_paragraph--1193"> <h2>UMD Alumnus Seeking Career Assistance?</h2> <p>Visit the Alumni Association's <a href="https://alumni.umd.edu/career-resources">Alumni Career Resources</a> page for alumni career resources.</p> <p>If you graduated from UMD over a year ago, and have not continued your education at another professional or graduate school post-graduation, you may request one 30-minute appointment for career guidance. Appointment times are limited. Please schedule with Linda LeNoir in <strong><a href="https://umd.joinhandshake.com/">Handshake.</a></strong></p> <p>If you graduated from the following schools/colleges, please contact the following individuals or offices directly for assistance:</p> <ul> <li>A. James Clark School of Engineering | <a href="https://eng.umd.edu/careers">Engineering Career Services</a> | Veronica Perrigan, <a href="mailto:vperrigan@umd.edu">vperrigan@umd.edu</a></li> <li>College of Behavioral & Social Sciences | bsoscareers@umd.edu </li> <li>Robert H. 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