This dynamic event offers opportunities to connect directly with employers and is open to all UMGC students and alumni. We encourage you to explore participating organizations and discover career paths that align with your career goals.
To help you make the most of the fair, we recommend attending our prep webinar and reviewing employer profiles in advance. These resources can give you a competitive edge and help you feel confident going into your conversations. Check out the agenda below to learn more about our preparation events and how to get started.
Get Noticed: Resume Tips for Career Fair Success
Recruiters scan resumes quickly, so it's crucial to make yours stand out when applying to multiple roles at the Virtual Career Fair. This webinar will guide you in customizing your resume for different positions, using VMock to enhance its impact, and navigating the vFairs platform for uploading and updating your resume. You'll also learn how employers access your resume before the event and why that visibility matters.
Unlock Your Career: Proven Strategies for Job Search Success
Navigating today’s competitive job market can be challenging, especially when facing career changes or re-entering the workforce. This webinar offers practical strategies for setting realistic goals, identifying transferable skills, and staying motivated throughout your job search. You'll also learn how to evaluate opportunities, manage the emotional ups and downs, and build meaningful professional connections.
Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair (Arts & Sciences)
This interactive session will help you feel confident and prepared for the UMGC Virtual Career Fair, with expert guidance on navigating the platform and connecting with employers. This session is open to all with a focus on arts and sciences majors.
Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair (Business)
This interactive session will help you feel confident and prepared for the UMGC Virtual Career Fair, with expert guidance on navigating the platform and connecting with employers. This session is open to all with a focus on business majors.
Prepare for the Virtual Career Fair (Cyber & IT)
This interactive session will help you feel confident and prepared for the UMGC Virtual Career Fair, with expert guidance on navigating the platform and connecting with employers. This session is open to all with a focus on IT and Cybersecurity majors.
Preview the Platform
Log in to update your profile, explore company booths, and apply for opportunities that catch your interest.
Even if you are unable to attend the event live, registering still gives you full access to exhibits during preview week, allowing you to participate asynchronously. During this time, you’ll also have the chance to upload your resume for employers to review, opening doors to both current and future roles. It’s a great way to get noticed by recruiters and make the most of the event at your own pace.
Drop-in Career Advising for the Virtual Career Fair
Join UMGC Career Advising Specialists for an interactive session designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and ready to make a lasting impression at the Virtual Career Fair. Bring your elevator pitch and receive personalized feedback to help you stand out during the event.
Elevator Pitch Blitz
Join Career Advising Specialists in the Career Services Booth chat on the vFairs platform to learn how to craft your professional introduction. Receive feedback on your pitch using the 1:1 private chat feature
Virtual Career Fair
Step into our interactive Exhibit Hall, where you can chat live with employers, learn about their organizations, and discover roles that match your interests and career goals. Whether you're looking for a summer internship, a part-time position, or your first full-time job, this is your chance to make valuable connections and ask questions directly to recruiters in real time.
Career Resources Information Sessions
Explore career resources and programs by attending video roundtables featuring organization representatives. These participating companies will share information about career development tools, programs, and opportunities that can help you build your resume and advance your career pathway.
Contact Us
Employers employerservices@umgc.edu
Students and Alumni careerservices@umgc.edu
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