The more you know about your interests, skills, values, goals, and personal qualities, the greater your opportunities are for finding a suitable position. Know what jobs are out there and how your skills translate to the work world. Consider how you can adapt your needs and skills to the positions that are available. A resume is a critical tool in your job search. It is a summary of your qualifications and experience and gives an employer enough information to elicit further interest in you as a potential employee.
Employers expect college students to have good verbal and written communication skills.
The interview is your opportunity to convince an employer to hire you. It is also your opportunity to find out if what you want fits with what the employer needs. Preparation and practice are key to presenting yourself successfully in an interview. Job Search Resources Career Services counselors, programs, and workshops and UMD Career Information Center. On-campus recruitment program.