This event offers opportunities to connect directly with employers and is open to all UMGC students and alumni.
Complete your registration and upload your resume today. Participating employers will be able to view candidate profiles and request interviews.
Sign up for a preparation session to refine your resume, practice your professional introduction, and apply to open positions.
Connect with employers asynchronously during Preview Week or interact with them live during the event day.
Interview Like a Pro: Unlocking the Secrets of a Successful
Interview
Ready to make a lasting impression in your next
interview? From preparing for your first job or aiming to level up in your career,
this webinar will equip you with the tools and confidence to shine. Learn how to
effectively communicate your strengths, respond to common and challenging questions,
and present yourself as the best candidate for the role.
Salary Negotiation Strategies for Career Success
Successful
salary negotiation is based on preparation, planning, and strategy. In this webinar
you will learn tips on researching salary, common mistakes jobseekers make when
negotiating compensation and negotiating at your current job.
Engage with Confidence: Strategies for the Virtual Recruiter Session
This webinar is designed to help students and alumni feel more
confident, prepared, and comfortable engaging with employers in the Virtual
Recruiter Session. Participants will learn practical strategies to manage nerves,
make meaningful connections in an online career fair environment and how to position
yourself as a strong candidate.
Prepare for the Virtual Recruiter Session
This interactive
session is designed to help you make the most of your Virtual Recruiter Session
experience. Career Advising Specialists will walk you through everything you need to
know to feel confident and prepared. Whether you're attending your first virtual
fair or looking to sharpen your approach, this session will equip you with the tools
to stand out.
Preview the Platform
Log in to update your profile, explore
company booths, and apply for opportunities that catch your interest.
Even
if you are unable to attend the event live, registering still gives you full access
to exhibits during preview week, allowing you to participate asynchronously. During
this time, you’ll also have the chance to upload your resume for employers to
review, opening doors to both current and future roles. It's a great way to get
noticed by recruiters and make the most of the event at your own pace.
Drop-in Career Advising for the Virtual Recruiter Session
Are
you gearing up for the Virtual Recruiter Session? Join UMGC Career Advising
Specialists for an interactive session designed to help you feel confident,
prepared, and ready to make a lasting impression. Bring your elevator pitch and
receive personalized feedback to help you stand out during the fair.
Elevator Pitch Blitz
Join Career Advising Specialists in the
Career Services Booth chat on the vFairs platform to learn how to craft your
professional introduction. Receive feedback on your pitch using the 1:1 private chat
feature. Registration for the Virtual Recruiter Session is required to participate
in the Elevator Pitch Blitz.
Virtual Recruiter Session
Step into our interactive Exhibit
Hall, where you can chat live with employers, learn about their organizations, and
discover roles that match your interests and career goals. Whether you're looking
for a summer internship, a part-time position, or your first full-time job, this is
your chance to make valuable connections and ask questions directly to recruiters in
real time.
Career Resources Information Sessions
Explore career resources
and programs by attending video roundtables featuring organization representatives.
These participating companies will share information about career development tools,
programs, and opportunities that can help you build your resume and advance your
career pathway.
Contact Us
Employers employerservices@umgc.edu
Students and Alumni careerservices@umgc.edu