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Getting Started Career Exposure How to Gain Experience Industries & Career Paths Pursuing a Graduate Degree Diversity & Identity Support UMD Career Courses Career Resources by College Career Advising
Avoiding Job Scams Resumes & Cover Letters Building Your Network Search Strategies Interviewing Internships Offers & Salary Negotiation Gap Year Opportunities Student Employment
Spring Career Fairs & Recruiting Events Event Calendar Workshops Industry Panels
Students Employers Alumni Faculty & Staff Parents & Families
Handshake Access Details Handshake Employer FAQs Handshake Student & Alumni FAQ Post a Job or Internship – Campus Departments
Career Center Staff Meet With Us Privacy Policy Newsletter Signup Visit
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Find a meaningful career

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Helping you pursue your ambitions and navigate all steps of the career journey

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A Career You Hadn’t Considered

Your career path doesn't have to be linear, and there may be options for you that you may not have considered. Learn more about your field and the industry here.

Explore Industries and Career Paths

Who We Serve

The University of Maryland Career Center has resources for everyone.

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Students

We’ve got your back with every aspect of your career journey. It's never too early to begin the process, so whether you just want to know about the resources available or you're ready to chart a course, let us help you!

Student Resources
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Employers

We look forward to partnering with you to identify the student populations that best suit your needs and then working to develop a customized strategy to help you achieve your recruiting goals.

Employer Resources
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Alumni

There is no better way for a student to learn about a career than to hear from someone working in that industry. We can also help you change careers if you feel unfulfilled in your current position.

Alumni Resources
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Faculty & Staff

There are numerous ways faculty can assist students with career development. As primary influencers of students, faculty that emphasize the importance of career readiness inside and outside of the classroom make an enormous impact.

Faculty & Staff Resources
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Parents & Families

As a parent or family member, you have a significant influence on the career choices made by your student.

Parent & Family Resources

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Bring Your Complete Self to Work

Myriad identities, skills, experiences and perspectives are welcomed by organizations for operational effectiveness and institutional advancement.

Diversity & Identity Support

91%

Positive career outcomes (employed or continuing education within 6 months of graduation) reported by the Class of 2025

$77,000

Median Salary reported by the Class of 2025

95%

Class of 2025 graduates in positions directly related to their career goals (55%) or in a stepping-stone role (40%) towards their career goals.

I was offered a production assistant position with his affiliate with a film that he's creating. Lastly, [my Intern for a Day host] told me that I could intern at his office and use the TV studio for any short film I wanted to make.

K. Coleman

Student connected with a media professional through the Intern for a Day program provided by the University Career Center & The President’s Promise

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University Career Center & The President's Promise
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