BSOS students have access to many career resources. Use this summer to jumpstart your career planning.
Handshake is UMD’s job search platform for on-campus, part-time, internship, and full-time jobs. You can find thousands of opportunities in Handshake at any time. Access the resources below through Handshake.
- FOCUS 2 – Career testing/self-assessment
- Big Interview – Practice interviewing virtually
- Vault Industry Guides – Employer/Industry insights, rankings and reviews
- GoinGlobal – Work abroad visas, international resources for students
- What Can I Do with This Major – Explore job titles related to areas of study
- Mentra: Neurodiversity Employment Board
- PathwayU acts as a career compass that guides you in discovering education and career pathways
What Can I Do with My Major…in BSOS?
Use these BSOS major specific career guides to start or expand your exploration into relevant career options.
Tom Manatos Job Board
Access job and internship openings for government and political positions. Paid for by the Feller Center in BSOS.
LinkedIn Learning
UMD students, faculty, and staff have free access to LinkedIn Learning, an online learning service that can help professionals learn software, design, and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Networking Tools:
Terrapins Connect. An online platform that allows students’ virtual access to UMD alumni who have volunteered to share industry specific information and as well as conduct resume reviews, among other things.
UMD BSOS Student & Alumni Network, LinkedIn Group. Join this networking group if you are a student or an alum of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS). Join your fellow BSOS Terps to locate alumni in your field of interest, find and share job leads, stay informed about BSOS upcoming events, and exchange career stories and advice.
Not sure where to start? Schedule a career planning appointment with the Feller Center.
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