Career opportunities bloom this spring with UMW’s Career and Internship Fair on Thursday, March 21. More than 45 employers across a variety of industries have signed up to meet UMW’s undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni, as well as students from Germanna Community College.
Students have been preparing throughout the spring semester with résumé clinics and class visits from staff from the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD). They’ve held social media fashion shows as inspiration for professional attire, taken free professional headshots and been given guidance to make the most of their online presence. And Career Week is getting a makeover, too, with Life After Mary Washington Week starting March 18.
The CCPD encourages all interested students to register ahead of time on Handshake. Registration is not required, but registered students will receive a printed UMW name tag upon check-in and reminders before the event.
“The Spring Career and Internship Fair is a unique opportunity for students and alumni to hear directly from talent management professionals about the skills needed to grow their teams and their organizations,” said Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Engagement Amanda Talbert. “Our event is structured with a thoughtful variety of career options and internships curated for UMW students.”
The UMW Career and Internship Fair will be on Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom.
Organizations attending include representatives from corporations, federal and state government, and non-profit organizations. All students, alumni and community members are welcome and are encouraged to arrive with printed copies of their résumé and dressed in business professional attire. UMW students and alumni are encouraged to register on Handshake.
Please contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at ccpd@umw.edu if you have any questions. Follow along on Instagram for information and resources @umw_ccpd.
