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Individual stories can be just as enlightening as survey data and we have great stories to share.

UMBC graduates are engaged in a rich variety of careers. Here are some stories about how current students are gaining critical experience and how recent graduates are using their UMBC experience to pursue their professional dreams.

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Career Confidence After Commencement

Navigate your post-grad transition with clarity and purpose.

Posted: May 14, 2026, 12:47 PM

Graduate holding a diploma and jumping into the air. Text reads, "Career Confidence After Commencement"

From Graduate Experience to Career Momentum

Translate graduate coursework into professional results.

Posted: April 7, 2026, 11:58 AM

A rocketship flies out of a laptop to symbolize launching your career, with text reading, "From Grad Experience to Career Momentum"

How to Follow Up without Being Awkward

Turn brief conversations into meaningful career connections

Posted: December 23, 2025, 2:55 PM

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Launch Your Career Before Graduation

And get started on your future with these tips.

Posted: September 11, 2025, 2:14 PM

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Prepping for Fall Recruiting Season

How to get ahead of fall career fairs and recruiting events

Posted: August 25, 2025, 4:45 PM

magnifying glass identifying one person out of a group of three to reference the recruiting process. Text reads, "prepping for fall recruiting season"

Tips for Networking in the Summer

Here are some easy ways to stay connected

Posted: July 17, 2025, 11:19 AM

people shaking hands with sun shining above them, with text saying, "Tips for Summer Networking"

Job Search Strategies

Finding the Right Fit for You

Posted: May 16, 2025, 2:16 PM

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Standing Out in an Overcrowded Job Market

Tips to make you a competitive candidate.

Posted: April 23, 2025, 3:56 PM

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Building a Professional Network

Ways to Make Networking Work for You

Posted: April 16, 2025, 1:47 PM

Young professionals standing on circular platforms connected, illustrating professional networking. The background is a light yellow gradient, and the main heading, "Building a Professional Network," appears in bold at the center.

Personal Branding 101

Learn how to craft your career identity.

Posted: March 20, 2025, 11:20 AM

A colorful graphic featuring a young professional standing confidently in front of a giant ID badge, surrounded by icons of stars. The title text, "Personal Branding 101," appears in bold font.

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