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Merrick Schoolof BusinessCareer Guide
The UB Career Advantage90%of UB graduates are employed orenrolled in graduate school withinsix months after graduation, onaverage. (Career and InternshipCenter Destination Survey)6,000 employer contacts2,000job postings eachsemester350internship postings eachsemester* Job and internship posting statistics areon averageTOP 20Public colleges in the UnitedStates where students go on toearn the highest salaries(Business Insider)#1public university inMaryland (#31 nationally)on list of Best 4-YearColleges for Adult LearnersFREEpersonalized careercoaching services forevery UB student(Washington Monthly, 2019)Online career resources includevirtual career coaching,computerized resume review,career readiness videos andindustry profiles.
AlumniAlumni TestimonialsTestimonialsTiffany Lui, M.S. ‘18(Accounting and Business Advisory Services)“My experience with the Career and Internship Center at UB wasfabulous. Nowhere else provided me with such great help. I attendedseveral workshops, which taught me proper interview and job fairetiquette. My career coach helped me polish my resume and assistedme with interview preparation. I was also able to get a free suit fromtheir Career Closet event and found a full-time job opportunitythrough the spring career fair. I have been to other career centers butnone of them can compete with UB’s Career Center. No words canexpress my gratefulness toward such wonderful advisers. I encourageeveryone at UB to utilize this fantastic resource.”Donovan Peterson, B.S. ‘18(Business Administration, Entrepreneurship specialization)“Every step that I took on campus, I was viewed as solely a student.Some professionals might know my major, or even some of mycareer plans, but the professional staff at the Career and InternshipCenter knew my passions, personality, aspirations and even myweaknesses; they understood how I could organize those personalelements to leverage professional opportunities. The staff at the CICwill use tools to understand who you are and in turn will help youunderstand where you fit in this sometimes-chaotic professionalworld. Ideally, by the time you graduate, you should check into theCIC multiple times to ensure that you’re utilizing the university’sresources to maximize your potential. ”Phu D. Cao, M.S. ‘18(Accounting and Business Advisory Services)“I really appreciate the guidance and support the Career andInternship Center has provided me. The center has bridged veryhelpful connections between my UB classroom experience tointernship opportunities. If it weren’t for the help from the Careerand Internship Center, I wouldn’t have been made aware of mymost recent internship experience.”
Career ResourcesMANAGE YOUR CAREERFind your career specialist and your career community.MANAGE YOUR CAREERUB Career Communities are organized by academic major and provide an opportunityto receive career resources related to a specific industry. Each Career Community is ledby a career specialist in the Career and Internship Center. Assigned career specialistsare nts.Findforyourcareeryour career community.Sarah Holliday, M.S.Assistant Director of Career Development,Programming and Technology410.837.5476sholliday@ubalt.eduAcademic Departments: Accounting, Finance and Economics Information Systems and Decision Science Management and International Business Marketing and EntrepreneurshipLeah Dahlheimer, M.Ed.Career Manager410.837.5458ldahlheimer@ubalt.eduAcademic Departments: Criminal Justice Health and Human Services Public and International AffairsDaniel Bowley, M.A.Career Specialist410.837.5441dbowley@ubalt.eduAcademic Departments: Applied Behavioral Sciences Legal, Ethical and Historical Studies Science, Information Arts and Technologies Communications DesignUB Student Center, Room 306
AWARD-WINNING UB CAREER CYCLEThe award-winning UB Career Cycle is a tool you can userepeatedly throughout your lifetime. No matter where youare in your career—just starting out or switching gears—this cycle can help you get where you want to go. Eachphase of the cycle has a set of actions and worksheetsrelated to your career success. After learning about eachphase, you’ll be prepared to take the next step.To learn more about the UBCareer Cycle or UB GraduateCareer Cycle, visitubalt.edu/careercycle.Please visit our website to viewour Graduate Career Cycle.
Career ResourcesONLINE CAREER RESOURCESFind online career tools whenever you need them fromon or off campus. Online career resources are available ondemand, 24 hours a day, at no charge to help students buildtheir career skills and connect with employers.University ofBaltimoreCareerCycleFor more information and to access yourcareer resources, visitubalt.edu/careerresources.Learn how to manage your own career.UB’s Career Cycle empowers students to takecharge of their careers. It offers a four-phaseapproach: Discover your Direction, Explore theWorld of Work, Communicate your Brand, andCreate your Opportunities.Your job search starts here.UBworks is an online database to assiststudents in finding job and internshipopportunities, creating an appointment withtheir career coach, viewing upcoming careerevents, building resumes and much more.Watch career advice videos.Get tips on starting a job search, networking,interviewing, negotiating a salary and morefrom leading recruiters on our CareerSpotsportal.Explore the world of work.Through Vault Career Intelligence, you canresearch a company or industry, prepare foran interview or try to find a job or internship.You can access Vault on campus or by usingyour UB email address to log in off campus.Know your strengths.StrengthsQuest is an online assessment toolrooted in positive psychology that helpsidentify five of your natural talents, enablingyou to capitalize on them. Learn more andget your free access code atubalt.edu/strengths.
CAREER READINESS COMPETENCIESThe National Association of Colleges and Employers, through a task force of collegecareer services and HR/staffing professionals, has developed a definition basedon extensive research among employers, and has identified eight competenciesassociated with career readiness.Critical Thinking/Problem-SolvingOral/Written Communications Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues,make decisions and overcome problems. Articulate thoughts and ideas clearlyand effectively in written and oralforms to persons inside and outside ofthe organization. The individual is able to obtain, interpretand use knowledge, facts and data in thisprocess, and may demonstrate originalityand inventiveness. The individual has public speaking skills;is able to express ideas to others; and canwrite/edit memos, letters and complextechnical reports clearly and effectively.Teamwork/Collaboration Build collaborative relationships withcolleagues and customers representingdiverse cultures, races, ages, genders,religions, lifestyles and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within ateam structure, and can negotiate andmanage conflict.Leadership Leverage the strengths of others to achievecommon goals, and use interpersonal skillsto coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and managetheir emotions and those of others; useempathetic skills to guide and motivate;and organize, prioritize and delegate work.Career Management Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths,knowledge and experiences relevant tothe position desired and to career goals,and identify areas necessary forprofessional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explorejob options, understands and can take thesteps necessary to pursue opportunities,and understands how to self-advocate foropportunities in the workplace.Digital Technology Leverage existing digital technologiesethically and efficiently to solve problems,complete tasks and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effectiveadaptability to new and emergingtechnologies.Professionalism/Work Ethic Demonstrate personal accountability andeffective work habits, e.g., punctuality,working productively with others, and timeworkload management; and understand theimpact of non-verbal communication onprofessional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity andethical behavior, acts responsibly with theinterests of the larger community in mind,and is able to learn from their mistakes.Global/Intercultural Fluency Value, respect and learn from diversecultures, races, ages, genders, sexualorientations and religions. The individual demonstrates openness,inclusiveness, sensitivity and the ability tointeract respectfully with all people andunderstand individuals’ differences.
Getting Career ReadyCAREER ACTION PLANSFor transfer and graduate career plans,visit ubalt.edu/careercycle.FIRST YEAR: DISCOVER YOUR DIRECTION[ ] Activate your UBworks account (accessible[ ] Learn about BeMore, academic clubs andthrough the MyUB Portal) to view jobpostings, learn about career events andleadership opportunities.[ ] Select one Career Exploration tool to exploreschedule coaching.or confirm your intended major and career[ ] Meet with your assigned career specialist inpath. Tools offered by the Career and Internshipthe Career and Internship Center by schedulingCenter include: Strong Interest Inventory, iStartyour first coaching session via UBworks.[ ] Attend the Majors Information Fair andStrong and Career Finder.[ ] Write your professional goal.complete StrengthsQuest.SECOND YEAR: EXPLORE THE WORLD OF WORK[ ] Schedule your second coaching session with[ ] Start developing your professional brand byyour career specialist.creating or updating your resume and cover[ ] Research and explore your career path to learnletter. Use the UBworks Resume Builder or themore about median salary, position titles andResume Samples by Major on the Career andentry-level requirements. Conduct anInternship Center site.informational interview. Resources: Savor UB, UB[ ] Attend career fairs and other career-relatedAlumni LinkedIn group, UB LinkedIn widget.[ ] Expand your network by setting up a LinkedInevents.[ ] Create your professional pitch.profile and using the site to connect withprofessionals in your industry.THIRD YEAR: COMMUNICATE YOUR BRAND[ ] Schedule your third coaching session with your[ ] Determine a job target for your internship orcareer specialist.[ ] Grow your network by actively networking withjob search.[ ] Consider taking on a leadership role with aprofessionals and recruiters in your industry. Attendstudent organization, professional associationprofessional networking events and career fairs, andor local nonprofit.participate in the On-Campus Recruitment Program.[ ] Create an action plan.[ ] Finalize your career portfolio, including a resume, coverletter, professional pitch and LinkedIn profile.FOURTH YEAR: CREATE YOUR OPPORTUNITIES[ ] Schedule your fourth coaching session with yourcareer specialist.[ ] Participate in on-campus interviews, career fairs,and other networking events.[ ] Expand your network by joining a professionalassociation in your industry.[ ] Get ready for the interviewing process byparticipating in a mock interview and wearingprofessional attire.[ ] Identify your most effective job references andsend them a copy of your resume and jobtarget.[ ] Register with the Office of Alumni and DonorRelations.[ ] Develop your career management plan.
SEARCHING FOR A JOB OR INTERNSHIP?OFF-CAMPUS JOBSON-CAMPUS JOBSThe Job Location and Development Program (JLD) allowsstudents to expand their professional experience throughnonprofit internship opportunities.Searching for a student employment position at UBis made simple with UBworks. UBworks is a job andinternship search engine provided by the Career andInternship Center that allows students to search andapply for jobs and internships on and off-campus,update their resume and set appointments with theircareer specialist.Students eligible for federal work-study (financial aid),can work for a nonprofit organization off campus andstill redeem their federal work-study funds. In doing so,students are able to be paid while gaining real-time,hands-on experience in a field that promotes theirpersonal career growth.Log in to UBworks to schedule an appointment with ourInternship and Recruitment Coordinator.Benefits of the JLD Program Offers for-credit and/or paid internships and jobs Positions that are near campus —convenient for youand your classes Allows you to gain experience in your field Earns you 13/hour for up to 19.5 hours/week Be eligible to recieve the University System ofMaryland (USM) Professionalism Badge, which can beused on resumes and LinkedInThe on-campus positions posted in UBworks includegraduate assistantships, student assistants andinternships.To apply to federal work-study positions, you must be aU.S. citizen, complete your FAFSA and be registered forclasses.Questions about federal work-study? Contact the Officeof Financial Aid at federalworkstudy@ubalt.edu.Chana LoebStudentB.A. in Digital Communication“My program coordinator sends out daily emails about jobs andinternships in the fields in which her students might want to work.I was looking for an internship for a semester and I saw that theOffice of Marketing and Creative Services had a job opening in socialmedia. I was told to apply through UBworks, but I didn’t know howto use it. I stopped by the Career and Internship Center, showed theperson at the front desk the email and he was able to find the jobfor me through a search on UBworks. I submitted my resume and hitapply. A couple of weeks later they got in touch with me to set up aninterview, a week later I had my interview and I was offered the job.”
Career CommunitiesACCOUNTING, FINANCE, AND ECONOMICS accountantauditorbudget analystcompliance managercredit ananlystfinancial analyst fraud examinerinvestment bankerlaon officerpersonal financial planner or advisortax return preparer historianhuman resources specialistlawyerparalegal/legal assistanttitle examiner, abstractor or researcherTotal Average ReportedSalary Range 40,000- 69,999LEGAL, ETHICAL,AND HISTORICAL STUDIES arbitrator, mediator or conciliatorarchivist/curatorcompliance managercourt interpreter/translatorcultural studies teacherTotal Average ReportedSalary 39,999SCIENCE; INFORMATION ARTS AND TECHNOLOGIES;COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN communication specialistcopywritergraphic designerhydrologistinformation security analyst UB Student Internships Catholic CharitiesCourt Navigator ProjectCyberdeck GamesHopeWorksHouse of RuthJmore MagazineKarl Kapp 39,000- 69,999Job Titles of UB Grads Make StudioOffice for Blindness & VisionPassenger BooksProfilesRock Paper ScissorsSheppard PrattStyle MagazineCompanies Hiring UB Grads Advanced Surgery Center Agora American Paragon ProtectiveServices Baltimore City Public Schools Baltimore Sound Stage Board of Childcare Booz Allen Hamilton Breakaway Games Catalyst IT Services Circuit Court for Baltimore City City of Baltimore Community College of BaltimoreCounty Department of Defense Department of Homeland Security Frederick Villa Harris House Holmes & O’Connor Horizon House Internal Revenue ServiceTotal Average ReportedSalary Rangemultimedia artist and animatorpublic relations specialistsoftware developer—systems softwaretechnical writervideo game designer International Book BankJohns Hopkins UniversityLaw Office of Clay M. BarnesMarriott InternationalMaryland General AssemblyMaryland JudiciaryMaryland Science CenterMaryland State GovernmentMaryland State PoliceMedStar HealthMosaic Community ServicesNational AquariumNational Institute of Mental HealthProject PlaceSandy Spring BankSheppard PrattState of MarylandThe Gateway SchoolTreatment Resources for YouthUniversity of BaltimoreApplied Behavioral Sciences client specialistinstructional assistantmental health workeroffice assistantoperations supervisorprogram monitor protective officerpsychosocial case managerrehabilitation counselorresearch assistantspecial education teacherLegal, Ethical and Historical Studies administrative specialistanalystauditordirector of annual fundjudiciary clerklaw assistantlaw clerk member service advocatemortgage loan officeroperations managerparalegalsmall-business portfoliomanagerScience; Information Arts and Technologies;Communications Design 3D artist business developmentassociate copywriter creative manager editor employee relationscoordinator ESL teacher estimator freelance writer game designer immersion tour guide IT support specialistmedia specialistnetworking engineeroperations professionaloutreach coordinatorproofreaderpublications managerquality assurance testersenior research serviceanalyst social media specialist systems designer
GAIN EXPERIENCENo matter which phase of the UB Career Cycle you are in, gaining experience iscrucial. While you are a student at UB, you should set a goal to gain experiencethrough at least two or three of these methods.[ ] Attend professional association meetings and conferences. Volunteer: Give back to your community and putyour passion for a specific cause to work. Turning yourdedication into a profession is a surefire way to find workthat is meaningful—and to make a difference in Baltimoreand beyond. Learn more at ubalt.edu/bemore.S ee if the industry you’re interested in has a local, regional ornational organization that hosts networking or social events.There, you can meet people already engaged in your chosenprofession and connect to career services to help newcomers tothe field. These organizations are great places to start buildingyour networks, and many offer reduced membership rates forstudents. Lectures and seminars: Gain knowledge and perspectivewhen you attend some of the many lectures, workshopsand seminars that happen throughout the year oncampus. Learn what’s happening on campus through UBToday, an email sent to the UB community each weekdayduring the academic year, or by visiting ubalt.edu/calendar.[ ] Schedule an informational interview.F ind someone in your chosen career and “pick their brain.” Invitethem for coffee, saying you know they are experts in their fieldand you want to learn about trends, opportunities and ideas fortransitioning into their industry or sector. Remember: You are notasking for a job; you are seeking information to better prepareyourself to make this transition.[ ] Find a mentor. Having someone more experienced than you to support you onyour career path is invaluable. Most successful people, whenasked how they made it, refer to people who mentored them.Ask someone in your network if they’d mentor you, or try one ofthese avenues:[ ] Look into experiential learning opportunities at UB.F urther develop your knowledge, skills and abilities byparticipating in research and project-based learning; communityand civic engagement activities; or internships, global fieldexperiences and work-study positions. Professional Development Institute: Connect with a mentorwho will help you explore your interests, set career goalsand grow professionally. Learn more: ubalt.edu/pdi Savor UB: Talk with a UB alumni who has a similar careerpath over a meal at a local Baltimore restaurant. Fromthere, informal, one-on-one mentoring relationships candevelop. Learn more: ubalt.edu/alumni.[ ] Get involved on campus and in the community.G row your skills and develop relationships in whatever ways youcan. Employers want candidates who get involved outside of whatis required academically and who demonstrate their leadership.Here are some ideas to get you started:[ ] Connect with faculty and alumni. Student organizations: Develop and grow your skills thatcan be directly transferable to the workplace while meetingnew people and creating long-lasting relationships—a keyskill for networking. As you dedicate more time and effort,you may consider taking on leadership roles within theorganization. Learn more at ubalt.edu/csi.A s a UB student, you are part of a strong—and large—network.Our faculty and alumni work in their fields and already haveindustry knowledge and connections. They know firsthand theimpact of a UB education, and they’ve made the transition fromcollege to the workplace. Developing connections with themwill afford you greater insight into possible careers and help youcontinue to network long after graduation.INTERNSHIP TIMELINE6 monthsSort out what purpose aninternship serves for you(credit, experience or both)and ask yourself a number ofdefining questions (locationand travel, compensation,commitment).125 monthsGet your professionaldocuments in order(resumes and cover letters)and begin to engage yourprofessional network forpotential connections andopportunities.4 monthsSchedule appointment withyour career specialist to getyour documents reviewed andthe internship coordinator toconduct an initial search foravailable opportunities.343 monthsTailor resumes and coverletters to fit specificopportunities and beginapplying to internshipopportunities. Be sure totrack what positions youapplied for and whenthey close.2 monthsFollow up with anyoutstanding applicationsor companies who havenot yet responded.561 monthInterview, follow-up andaccept the internship offer
FOLLOW US!Career and Internship CenterUB Student Center, Room eercenter@ubcareercenter@ubaltcicHours:ubalt careerMonday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.For extended and walk-in hours, visitubalt.edu/careercenter.University of BaltimoreCareer and InternshipCenter
UB Career Communities are organized by academic major and provide an opportunity to receive career resources related to a specific industry. Each Career Community is led by a career specialist in the Career and Internship Center. Assigned career specialists are available for individual career coaching appointments.
