Professional and Career Development

Professional and career development services for current doctoral students are delivered through a unique partnership between The Graduate School and The University Career Center & The President’s Promise. 

Engaging in purposeful professional development and career planning are important parts the graduate experience and essential to maintaining a personally satisfying career across one's life-time. From day one, all graduate students should actively engage with their adviser, participate in departmental events, attend career workshops and pursue professional development opportuntities in and outside of the university. 

Accessing Services 

Career services for Master's students are provided by:

• • The University Career Center and the Presidents Promise
  • The Office of Career Services at the Robert H. Smith School of Business  
  • Engineering Career Services in the A. James Clarke School of Engineering
  • Career Connections in the School of Public Policy

Master's students should contact these office directly and visit the websites for more information about specific services.

Professional development and career services for current doctoral students and Postdoctoral Associates are coordinated by Dr. Susan Martin.

Career development services for doctoral alumni are also available. 

       
For more information about resources and events, email smarti18@umd.edu, call (301) 405-8236,  or sign up for an appointment in Careers for Terps (C4T).

• • Unfamiliar with C4T? Download instruction sheets with steps and screenshots for setting up your C4T account and scheduling an appointment in C4T.  

• • To learn more about upcoming career events visit the Graduate School Events Calendar and The University Career Center & The President's Promise Events Calendar.