Upcoming Career Development Programs, Events, and Opportunities
The * denotes a new event / opportunity
All times listed are EST unless otherwise noted.
Please note that this is a partial list of events. To see a complete list of OCS events, please visit www.HireSmith.net and click on “Events”
Dingman Fridays Virtual – Hosted by Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
Every Friday | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Online
Dingman Fridays Virtual is an advising session where Venture mentors, subject matter experts, guest advisors and Dingman staff will listen to your ideas, and provide feedback and the next actionable steps. These sessions are held every Friday of the semester for all the UMD students, staff and alumni.
*Virtual Alumni Mock Interviews – Save the Date!
Friday, November 13, 2020 | Interviews at 12pm or 1pm | Online
If you received the opportunity to interview for your ideal position tomorrow, would you be ready? Join
OCS and alumni from a variety of functions and industries at our 3rd Annual Virtual Alumni Mock
Interview Event. Practice your interviewing skills in a safe learning environment and get actionable
feedback on the spot. The bonus: You'll make an alumni connection in your area of interest. Registration
slots are limited and will open soon on HireSmith. Mark your calendar and stay tuned!
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You – Hosted by the PTMBAA
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:30pm | Online
PTMBAA is excited to welcome Julie Zhou, Management Expert and Former VP of Product Design for Facebook. Julie will deliver a keynote speech on how to successfully manage people and build a strong team. Her speech will be followed by a 40-minute question and answer session. Submit questions in advance for the Q&A portion to ptmbaa@marylandsmith.umd.edu.
*Be Fearless Webinar: Salary Negotiation
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
Have you ever earned a couple thousand dollars in less than an hour? A good negotiator can do just that. Perhaps you are wrapping up with your interview processes and with salary negotiation may be next step in line, you do not want to leave money on the table. Join the tutorial on the critical skills of salary negotiation. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net (Please see current positions in the HotJobs section below)
*Be Fearless Webinar: Building Your Professional Network
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 | 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Online
A robust and diverse professional network is critical to growing and thriving in your career. Join Be
Fearless webinar to learn how to assess your current network, identify gaps and employ strategies to
cultivate and maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships. To register, visit www.HireSmith.net
Beyond Smith…
This section of #SmithHired contains a listing of career development and networking opportunities outside of Smith. Due to the fluid nature of events during Covid-19, we encourage you to check each event website prior to attending any event.
*District Current: Rising Leaders of Social Media – Hosted by American Marketing Association –Washington, D.C. (AMADC)
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Online
Fees: District current members: Free; AMADC members: $5; Nonmembers: $15; Registration: Required
Join AMADC’s panel discussion with District Current Young Professionals as they chat with some of the most impressive “Up-and-Coming” marketers from the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, who will discuss current social media trends and answer questions from the audience. The panelists will also share some of the hidden gems that they recommend you add to your marketing strategy. The panelists
include Alex Virden – Senior Product Marketing Manager at Everfi, Tomás Harmon – Account Manager at Vanguard Communications, and Elizabeth Blake Communications Specialist at U.S. Defense Travel.