Career Paths for Graduate Students (NEW FORMAT)
Get ready for a new hands-on career exploration experience!
Location
The Commons : Skylight
Date & Time
April 9, 2026, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Description
This year's Career Paths for Graduate Students event is expanding beyond traditional networking to include mock interviews, resume reviews, and meaningful connections with alumni and employers who are actively seeking master's and Ph.D.-level talent.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Practice your interview skills with real employers and receive personalized feedback
Get your resume reviewed by professionals from your field
Build relationships with alumni and recruiters from diverse industries
Whether you're exploring options, actively job searching, or simply building confidence, this event is designed to help you take the next step in your graduate career journey.
Participating organizations and mock interview schedules will be released after the new year.
To guarantee your seat, you must RSVP in Handshake. This event is part of UMBC's Career Month, an opportunity for students to explore their professional options through workshops, alumni chats, industry fairs, employer site visits, and more.
IMPORTANT NO SHOW TERMS: By registering for this event, you are confirming that you will be attending Career Paths for Graduate Students on Thursday, April 9, 2026. There will be no charge to UMBC students, on a first-come first-serve basis. You understand that by registering and not attending, you are preventing another UMBC student from participating and causing the Career Center and the PROMISE Program to incur monetary expenses as the sponsors of this event. Low student attendance also reflects negatively on the University and could damage our relationship with employers.
In addition, you are acknowledging that should you fail to attend this event without notifying Dr. Rowena Winkler (rbwinkler@umbc.edu) of your cancellation by 12:00 PM. EDT on Monday, April 6, 2026, your UMBC student account will be charged a fee of $25 to cover the financial costs incurred.
Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.