Graduate Students:
Finding a Job in Industry and Government
As a graduate student, there are numerous employment opportunities to consider. Whether you are here to enhance your skills and train for your current job or are considering a career change, a recommended strategy is to take a thorough assessment of your strengths and evaluate how your current education is transferable to industry. By pursuing your graduate degree, your earning power has increased. For help with your job search or career transition we strongly encourage you to meet with one of our career specialists.
Helpful Job Search Resources
UMBCworks is an online recruiting tool used to search for jobs and sign up for on campus interviews. You will find companies such as ExxonMobile, Procter & Gamble, Constellation Energy, U.S. Department of Human Resources, Advertising.com, Microsoft and more, searching for UMBC graduate level talent. You can also search for part time jobs, fellowships, and graduate school opportunities through UMBCworks.
- Jobs for Job Seekers with Graduate Degrees - Quintessential Careers
- Megalist of Job Search Websites compiled by Career Service Center
- Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, National Business Incubation Association & Maryland Business Incubation Association - Connect with any number of business incubator programs and network with association members.
Related Reading
The following are survival books and Chronicle of Higher Education articles addressing work outside of academia.
- Chronicle Careers: Beyond the Ivory Tower Columns
- Basella, S. and Debelius, M. (2007), So What Are You Going To Do With That?: Finding Careers Outside of Academia.
- Secrist, J. and Fitzpatrick, J. (2001). What Else Can I Do With a Ph.D: A Guide for Scholars.
Job Fairs
Connect with employers looking to recruit UMBC graduate students/alumni at any of the following annual UMBC sponsored fairs. For fair dates check our Events Calendar.
- Career Fair
- Diversity Career Event
- Central Maryland College Job Fair
- High Tech Job Fair
Info Sessions/Corporate Visibility Days
Make contact and obtain firsthand information from employers related to their functions, goals and hiring opportunities. For dates check our Events Calendar.
General Job Search Tips & Techniques
Individual Appointments
Make an appointment with a career specialist at the Career Services Center (CSC) to develop your personalized job search plan. Stop by MP204 or call us at 410-455-2216.
Additional Resources
Job Search Online Workshop
Knock 'em Dead
QuintCareers: Relocation Resources
Cost of Living Comparisons -- City Report
QuintCareers: Directory of Company Career Centers
Email Etiquette
Job Resources for International Students
Americans Working/Studying Abroad
Networking
See our Networking page.
