News 2023: Upcoming Career and Networking Events on Campus

News 2023: Upcoming Career and Networking Events on Campus
Upcoming Career and Networking Events on Campus

Upcoming events on campus help students grow their networks, explore careers and land jobs.

Students, are you looking to find an internship, land your first job, or build a professional network? Do you need help planning for your next chapter? This spring, UMassD has a number of events on campus to help you launch the career of your dreams. 

The Career Center will host two career fairs in March and one in April, presenting an opportunity for UMass Dartmouth students in all disciplines to engage in networking and connect with potential employers. Students who attend the fairs can walk away with an internship, a part-time job, or full-time job.  Additionally, Alumni Relations will host The Senior Shift: From Student to Young Professional, where graduating seniors can connect with UMassD alumni and get advice on finding success after college. 

“Research shows that the majority of job offers come through networking,” says Jennifer Vincent, Career Center director. “As an institution of higher education, we offer students targeted networking and employment opportunities through our career fairs. With more than 200 employers on site throughout these fairs, we encourage our faculty colleagues to support student attendance at the fairs. The soft skills that continue to be developed through networking with employers prepare our students for successful employment, one of the ultimate goals of pursuing a degree at UMassD!” 

This month’s career fairs will be broken up by discipline to help students connect with employers relevant to their career interests. Students should dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes.  

Business, Engineering and Technologies Career Fair 

More than 60 organizations will be in attendance offering internships and full-time positions. 

When: Wednesday, March 22, 12pm-3pm 

Where: The Marketplace 

Register HERE

Human Services and the Arts Career Fair 

This career fair will feature internships or full-time/part-time job opportunities in the human services, federal/state, visual arts, non-profits, and more.  

When: Thursday, March 23, 10:30am-1:30pm 

Where: The Marketplace 

Register HERE

Contact the Career Center with questions or for more information: career@umassd.edu  

The Senior Shift: From Student to Young Professional

Seniors are invited to chat with UMassD alumni from finance, marketing, human resources and more to learn how to succeed after graduation.

When: March 30, 4pm-6pm

Where: Tripp Athletic Center Lobby

Register here

Just in Time Career Fair 

Still looking to connect with employers for a job or internship? Don't miss your last chance before summer to connect with various employers who are still looking to hire. 

April’s “Just in Time” career fair offers a “last chance” opportunity for students looking to secure an internship, part-time job, or full-time job before the academic year ends in May. This fair is for all students and alumni who are looking for a job or simply to network. 

When: Tuesday, April 18, 12pm – 3pm 

Where: The Marketplace 

Need help preparing for a career fair? The Career Fair Prep Workshop on Thursday, March 16 has you covered. This preparatory workshop will provide tips and guidance to build your confidence and guarantee that you'll make an impression with employers. Come learn the best way to approach a career fair. Practice your networking and elevator pitch skills. Registration is highly encouraged, but not required. Contact: career@umassd.edu with any questions.