Staff Spotlight: Meet Joan Allen
Get to know the Career Center staff this semester!
Joan Allen
Role at the UMBC Career Center: I coordinate employer recruiting activities.
Q: What program(s) did you study? How did you choose your major?
A: Business. I enjoyed detailed work.
Q: Tell me about the job and internship process when you were in college. Were you able to find job/internship positions that were related to your major or your career interests?
A: I participated in a work study program in which I had the opportunity to work at an insurance company in Baltimore. I was able to not learn many business and administrative processes but was also able to realize that I thrived in this type of environment.
Q: What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
A: It is your attitude, not your aptitude.
Q: Why should students visit the Career Center?
A: There are a hundred reasons the least of which is to receive the service or advice personalized for you.
Q: What is your favorite aspect about UMBC?
A: Supportive, positive, community vibe.
Q: What is one item on your bucket list?
A: Castle tour in Europe.
Q: What is one aspect of the DC/Baltimore area that you often explore?
A: Downtown Baltimore restaurants and DC museums.
Want to connect with Joan or any of our great Career Center team? Call our office at 410-455-2216 or check out our contact us page here: http://careers.umbc.edu/aboutus/
Posted: November 4, 2014, 8:54 PM
