Career Center hosting several events for fall 2018 semester
The University of Maine Career Center is hosting several events in September and October.
Careers in Accounting will be held in D.P. Corbett Business Building from 4–7 p.m. Sept. 12. Students will hear from a panel of employers and alumni, and participate in speed networking. Interested students are encouraged to preregister on CareerLink.
CareerFest, offering three days of career-focused events to hone career readiness skills, will take place Sept. 18–20. An “Interview Attire on a Budget” runway show will be held Sept. 18, from noon–1 p.m. in the Memorial Union. Sept. 19, there will be a festival on the Mall from 11 a.m.—1 p.m., offering resume reviews, expert advice, food and prizes, including free T-shirts while supplies last. Federal jobs and internships will be the focus of a panel discussion Sept. 20 from 1–3 p.m. in the Career Center Library. There also will be walk-in hours for meeting with career counselors at the Career Center from 1–4 p.m. Sept. 18 and from 9 a.m.–noon Sept. 20.
A Health Profession Experience Seminar will be held in the Career Center Library from 3–5 p.m. Sept. 27. Students working toward careers in the health professions can begin the process for job shadowing and learn about volunteering and work opportunities. Those interested in attending are encouraged to email Samantha Wheeler, samantha.wheeler1@maine.edu.
The 20th annual Engineering Job Fair will be held in the New Balance Student Recreation Center from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Oct. 17. Engineering students will network with employers and organizations seeking UMaine students for internships and full-time opportunities. Registration is online.