{"id":454,"date":"2023-07-14T14:30:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T14:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/?page_id=454"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:41:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:41:42","slug":"job-search","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Search Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-454\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-454-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#build-connections\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-group\"><\/i>Build Connections<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#research-the-culture\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Research the Culture<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#job-boards\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clipboard-list\"><\/i>Job Boards<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#employer-websites\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-link\"><\/i>Employer Websites<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#linkedin\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-linkedin\"><\/i>LinkedIn<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#micro-internships\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-microchip\"><\/i>Micro Internships<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#local-and-state-resources\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mountain-city\"><\/i>Local &amp; State Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#informational-interviews\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-people-arrows\"><\/i>Informational Interviews<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/how-to-negotiate-salary-benefits\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-check-dollar\"><\/i>Negotiate Salary &amp; Benefits<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-1-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"build\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"build-connections\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-454-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-033b249e35a4-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBUILD <b>CONNECTIONS<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although it is important to have a professional resume and a presence on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, connecting with people is the most important factor in securing a job. People hire people, so always remember to put your best foot forward when building new connections. You never know who might be able to connect you with your dream job!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/07\/careerfair-11_52781673121_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"Photo of a student celebrating with two employer representatives at St. Mary&#039;s College of Maryland&#039;s Career &amp; Internship Fair\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-3-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"research-culture\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"research-the-culture\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-454-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/53364326599_6af077d945_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-033b249e35a4-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRESEARCH THE ORGANIZATION'S <b>CULTURE<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Company culture is the personality of the company. An organization\u2019s culture includes the values and beliefs that are important to people in that organization. Components that influence and impact an organization\u2019s culture include:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Relationships<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Communication<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Job satisfaction<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits (see <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/how-to-negotiate-salary-benefits\/\"><b><i>How to Negotiate Salary and Benefits<\/i><\/b><\/a><b> for more information)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Opportunities for Growth, etc.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spending time on the organization\u2019s website, reading news about them, following their social media pages, and even looking at customer reviews can help you gain insight about their culture. How the organization responds in the public eye can tell you a lot about the work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You could also schedule an informational interview with someone who works in the industry to learn more about their organization\u2019s culture. For more information on informational interviews, see the section on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uDm0FIgym581iez5ZnhHXIabUZqirdElOvTZFH5QXKE\/edit#heading=h.adcu4067c2z1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">informational interviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about an organization in <a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/login\">Handshake<\/a>, follow these three easy steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Click on the <\/span><b>EMPLOYERS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tab on the left-hand side of the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-1.png\" width=\"1440\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-1.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-1-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-1-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. In the <\/span><b>SEARCH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> bar, type in the organization you would like to learn more about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-2.png\" width=\"1440\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-2.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-2-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-2-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Click on the <\/span><b>REVIEWS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> tab to see reviews of the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-3.png\" width=\"1440\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-3.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-3-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-3-1024x580.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Handshake-Screenshot-3-768x435.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-9-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"info-interviews\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"informational-interviews\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-454-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-d33c22b1d05c-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>INFORMATIONAL<\/b> INTERVIEWS\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"18\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Interviewing professionals can help you explore your industry of interest, develop connections with contacts who work in the field, and help you determine your career readiness. The primary goal is to learn more about your career of interest. This is career <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">research<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so never go into an informational interview with the expectation of a job offer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><i>What is an <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uDm0FIgym581iez5ZnhHXIabUZqirdElOvTZFH5QXKE\/edit#heading=h.adcu4067c2z1\">informational interview<\/a>?<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">An informational interview is a brief, informal meeting where you ask questions to help you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">learn more about a career, industry, or field you are interested in<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">decide which career, industry, or field to pursue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">get advice and insights from someone with experience in your field of interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">build your network<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Informational interviews are your opportunity to connect with a professional in your field of interest to gain insights into the field itself, learn about their pathway to success, and network! For detailed information on informational interviews, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uDm0FIgym581iez5ZnhHXIabUZqirdElOvTZFH5QXKE\/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.adcu4067c2z1\">Job Search Tips<\/a> document.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-454-10-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-033b249e35a4-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNEED <b>MORE HELP<\/b>?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-11-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"job-boards\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Handshake\" alt=\"Photo of students in a classroom, with the Handshake logo in the foreground\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-12-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><b><i>Tips:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you start by uploading your resume, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> will use the information to auto-fill your profile!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> profiles are very similar, so you can save time if you copy and paste the information between the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Need more info? See <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.joinhandshake.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/218693368-Getting-Started-with-Handshake\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Getting Started with Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, stop by the Center for Career &amp; Professional Development at Glendenning Hall 210, email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:careercenter@smcm.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">careercenter@smcm.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or call us at (240)-895-4203.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-033b249e35a4-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJOB <b>BOARDS<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-12-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><b><i>Handshake<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the number one way college students get hired. It is an online recruiting platform that allows students to connect with employers, discover jobs and internships, and find career fairs and employer events. To begin using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">smcm.joinhandshake.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and log in using your SMCM email and password, or scan the QR code below to download the app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get the most out of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> profile, add relevant and important details about you and your career interests. A completed profile shows a full picture of you as a student\/alum and professional. A completed profile includes your skills, work experience, graduation date, organizations you participate in, and career interests. 80% of students who share their interests receive a message from a recruiter on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Handshake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, you should upload your resume and use a professional photo for your profile picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\"><b><i>USAJobs<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USAJobs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the central U.S. Government job posting platform that allows you to find and apply for federal jobs at U.S. government agencies around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a USAJobs account and profile to access their wide variety of jobs. Your profile will help you customize and streamline your federal job search. You can also set USAJobs to send you notifications about jobs you may be interested in. <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.login.gov\/sign_up\/enter_email?source=sign_in\">Create an account<\/a> to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on beginning your job search and preparing your application, visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usajobs.gov\/help\/faq\/application\/process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USAJobs Help Center article <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the application process work?<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\"><b><i>Indeed<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a popular job search website. The platform hosts thousands of job postings, with options for refining your search by salary, industry, job title, experience level, and more! You can also turn on notifications to be updated when new jobs are posted. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\">Indeed<\/a> also has a wide selection of articles on career advice\/development, interview preparation, job searching, and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/browse-articles\">Browse the full list<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\">Indeed<\/a>\u2019s articles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-14-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"local-state\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"local-and-state-resources\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-454-15\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-d33c22b1d05c-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>LOCAL &amp; STATE<\/b> RESOURCES\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-15-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/smcchamber.com\/\"><b><i>St. Mary\u2019s County Chamber of Commerce<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcchamber.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Mary\u2019s County Chamber of Commerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a non-profit association of businesses working together to create a thriving economy for St. Mary\u2019s County and Southern Maryland<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They make industrial investments, support education at all levels, promote tourism, and strive to create more jobs for St. Mary\u2019s County and Southern Maryland<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their website is a great place to view job postings in the county. <\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/cca.smcchamber.com\/joblisting.aspx\">Search their job postings<\/a>. A great way to network with Chamber members is to attend one of their <a href=\"https:\/\/cca.smcchamber.com\/EvtListingMainSearch.aspx?class=E\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">events<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mwejobs.maryland.gov\/vosnet\/Default.aspx\"><b><i>Maryland Workforce Exchange<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mwejobs.maryland.gov\/vosnet\/Default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maryland Workforce Exchange<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MWE) is a virtual web-based system where you can find jobs, labor market information, and do career research.The site has more than 16,000 job listings throughout the state of Maryland. The platform also offers help with creating resumes, has information about education or training programs, and offers financial assistance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also search regional labor market information, such as salaries. You can use the email\/message center to contact employers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For help from their local office, visit Southern MD JobSource at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/21795+N+Shangri-La+Dr+F,+Lexington+Park,+MD+20653\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21795-F N. Shangri-La Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call them at 301-844-6404.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/mwejobs.maryland.gov\/vosnet\/Default.aspx\">Maryland Workforce Exchange<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-16\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-16-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"websites\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-17\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"employer-websites\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-454-17\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-17-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-17-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-033b249e35a4-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>EMPLOYER<\/b> WEBSITES\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-17-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employer websites are a great place to start if you want to learn whether the employer could be a good fit for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are interested in a specific employer, going directly to their website is a great job search method. On many employer sites you can find and apply for a variety of positions, from part-time to management positions. Jobs are typically listed under one of the following sections: Careers, Jobs, Human Resources, or About Us.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-18\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-18-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-18-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"linkedin\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-19\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-19-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-19-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-5a027b4e17e7-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLINKED<b>IN<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-19-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button\" data-index=\"34\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-eb063c851fc2-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Resume-Quick-Reference-Guide-2023-12-14.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>\u00a0 Quick reference: Resume, documents &amp; profile\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-19-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a business and employment focused social networking site that allows you to connect with friends, family, professors, employers, and alumni as professional contacts. You can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find jobs and internships, build connections, and further professional relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> profile can help you access job opportunities by showcasing your unique professional goals, aspirations, and journey through experience, skills, and education. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/a548441\/what-is-linkedin-and-how-can-i-use-it-?lang=en#:~:text=LinkedIn%20is%20the%20world's%20largest,to%20succeed%20in%20your%20career.\">Learn more about creating a free account<\/a> to get started. To make the most of your profile, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Resume-Quick-Reference-Guide-2023-12-14.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use the Quick Reference Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to ensure all required sections are completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also has a job search tool to help you find relevant opportunities that match your skills and qualifications. You can search for a job using the search field at the top of the LinkedIn page, or you can directly access the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/jobs\">Jobs page.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SMCM <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/learning-linkedin-for-students-16915125\/the-alumni-tool\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alumni Tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great way to connect with students who have similar education or professional interests as you. Reaching out to a St. Mary\u2019s College alumni for an informational interview is a great way to get advice about career options and learn more about industries you are interested in<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-19-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-19-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/08\/LinkedIn-alumni-tool-screenshot.png\" width=\"818\" height=\"996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/08\/LinkedIn-alumni-tool-screenshot.png 818w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/08\/LinkedIn-alumni-tool-screenshot-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/08\/LinkedIn-alumni-tool-screenshot-768x935.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" title=\"LinkedIn alumni tool screenshot\" alt=\"Screenshot of LinkedIn&#039;s alumni tool for SMCM\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-20\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-20-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-20-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"micro-internships\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-21\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-21-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-21-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-033b249e35a4-454 so-widget-fittext-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t data-fit-text-compressor=\"0.85\"\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMICRO <b>INTERNSHIPS<\/b>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-454-21-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"39\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Micro internships are short-term, project based, professional assignments that provide you with the opportunity to develop skills in a specific industry, explore career options, and build connections. Micro internships can take place year-round and may range from 5 to 40 hours of work. Projects are typically due between one week to one month after your start date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland micro internships are hosted through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/info.parkerdewey.com\/smcm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parker Dewey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/info.parkerdewey.com\/smcm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Forage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-22\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-454-22\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-22-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-22-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"40\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><h1>Meet our Internship Coordinator, Meredith Weiers.<\/h1>\n<p>Taylor is enthusiastic about connecting students and employers for internship opportunities, and serves as the first point of contact for internship information. Contact her at <a href=\"mailto:internships@smcm.edu\">internships@smcm.edu<\/a> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\">schedule an appointment<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-22-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-22-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1.jpeg\" width=\"2285\" height=\"1523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1.jpeg 2285w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2022\/01\/Taylor_1-272x182.jpeg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2285px) 100vw, 2285px\" alt=\"Headshot of Taylor Flemming\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-454-23\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-454-23-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-23-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child\" data-index=\"42\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more help with your job search, you can stop by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/career-center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Center for Career &amp; Professional Development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or make and appointment for 1:1 coaching and help. The Center for Career &amp; Professional Development offers a variety of resources for those searching for jobs or internships. For help with resumes, cover letters, or other professional document advice, you can meet with a Career Mentor during walk in hours to get help. You can also schedule 1:1 appointments with our staff on the Center for Career &amp; Professional Development website for more information on internships, resume review, and other professional development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-454-23-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"43\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-flat-293d0d1d6ce7-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\u00a0 Make an appointment\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-454-23-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-454-23-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"44\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-454\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2024\/12\/CCPD-group-pic.jpg\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2024\/12\/CCPD-group-pic.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2024\/12\/CCPD-group-pic-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" title=\"CCPD group pic\" alt=\"Six adults, three seated on a bench and three standing behind them, pose outdoors on a brick path with greenery and trees in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build ConnectionsResearch the CultureJob BoardsEmployer WebsitesLinkedInMicro InternshipsLocal &amp; State ResourcesInformational InterviewsNegotiate Salary &amp; Benefits BUILD CONNECTIONS Although it is important to have a professional resume and a presence on LinkedIn and Handshake, connecting with people is the most important factor in securing a job. 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