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Welcome

UMGC Career Services is looking forward to your participation in our Virtual Recruiter Session. The event is complimentary and open to all UMGC students and alumni. We encourage you to explore employer information and opportunities to find your best career fit. You can gain a competitive advantage by learning more about the participating organizations and attending our prep session webinar. This event provides the opportunity to connect directly with employers. View the agenda below to learn more about preparation events.

Agenda

Career Development Webinars
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Skill-Up: A Roadmap to Enhancing Your Professional Toolkit
Watch On-Demand

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Managing Stress & Anxiety in the Job Search
Watch On-Demand

Prep Session Webinar
Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Prepare for the Virtual Recruiter Session
Watch On-Demand

Preview Week
Friday, June 20, 2025 Starting at 10 a.m. ET

Preview the Platform
Login to update your profile, explore employer booths and apply for positions of interest.

Elevator Pitch Blitz
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
12:00 p.m.-2:00p.m. EDT

Join UMGC Career Services for an Elevator Pitch Blitz via the vFairs event platform. Practice your professional introduction/elevator pitch with our Career Advisors, receive individual feedback, and get comfortable with the platform's chat functions and features.

Live Event Day
Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. ET

Virtual Recruiter Session

Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ET

Virtual Recruiter Session Information Roundtables
Visit video roundtables and connect with organization representatives and alumni career champions to learn about various programs and opportunities to gain resume-building experience.

Friday, June 27, 2025 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. ET

Networking Lounge
Visit the Networking Lounge to connect with Career Champions via Video Chat

Silver Sponsor

Exhibitors

More to Come

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, registration is required to attend the event. To begin the registration process sign into CareerQuest and register for the fair under the events tab.
The virtual fair is exclusively for University of Maryland Global Campus students and alumni who are seeking new career opportunities.
No, this event is exclusively for University of Maryland Global Campus students and alumni.
Yes, this event is an opportunity to interact with recruiters in a group chat and to have your résumé considered for open and future positions.
  • Chat topics may include current open positions and company culture.
  • Recruiters will initiate one-on-one chats with the candidates of interest.
No, you do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have internet access.
  • It is recommended to use a PC or laptop to participate in this event.
  • Google Chrome and Firefox browsers will give you the best user experience.
Select the "Edit Profile" option to update your basic information and resume. Once you have uploaded your resume, you can view the document by clicking on the "Uploaded Resume Link" that appears above the file submission section.
View the Employer Matrix tab that can be found at the top of this page for a list of employers.
Identify employers with opportunities relevant to your career area of interest in 4 easy steps.
  1. Select the tab of your choosing (Career Area, Position Type, Security Clearance, U.S. Citizenship).
  2. Scroll through the first column to identify employers that align with your interests
  3. Hover over your mouse over the career area to reveal the blue expand icon with two arrows
  4. Click on the expand icon to reveal a pop-up box with a list of companies long with links to their career sites to explore and apply for opportunities of interest
No, a webcam is not required to participate. Some employers may have the ability to request a video chat, but you do not have to be on camera.
If you choose to use your webcam, make sure to do the following:
  • Dress professionally
  • Find a quiet place free from distractions
  • Use a blank or neutral wall as a background
  • Remove distracting photos
  • Remember to smile and to sit up straight
For assistance with registration, please contact the UMGC Office of Career Services at careerservices@umgc.edu with your questions.
If you require an accommodation to fully participate in this event, email Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@umgc.edu. Please allow a minimum of 72 business hours prior to the event for their team to process your request.

Contact Us


Employers employerservices@umgc.edu


Students and Alumni careerservices@umgc.edu