Other Internship/Co-op Resources

Resources @ UMBC to Address Your Career Development Needs
UMBC Campus Career Partners: Campus departments, services, and programs focused on assisting the UMBC community with career-related concerns.

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Research: Research experiences for undergraduate students.

Internship and Co-op Websites
To obtain credit or a transcript notation for your internship or co-op placement, please be sure to call (410-455-2493) or visit The Shriver Center at UMBC (1st Floor of the Public Policy Building).

UMBCworks: UMBC’s Official Internship and Co-op Search Engine. UMBCworks is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can access UMBCworks, the Shriver Center’s online internship and co-op search engine, from your myUMBC account under the Services tab.

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WetFeet.com: Searchable internship and co-op listings by state and career category.

Internships.com: Print resource for paid and unpaid, pre-professional employment opportunities for college students and recent graduates.

idealist.org: Idealist.org is the online meeting place for nonprofit organizations, resources, consultants, job seekers and volunteers.

Internship Programs.com: Database of internship opportunities organized by company and region.

Rising Star Internships: Research internship opportunities by various career categories.

The Washington Post: Under Jobs, go to the Keyword search and enter “intern” for a listing of recent postings.

Intern Zoo: Searchable internship and co-op listings.

The Washington Center: Organization that provides challenging opportunities to work in Washington, D.C. and abroad.

FDICC China: Providing students with excellent, substantive internships in China.

Cover Letter, Resume, and Interviewing Resources

UMBC’s Career Development Guide (PDF)

Job Web: Career Development Advice for Students

The Riley Guide: Employment Opportunities & Job Resources on the Internet

Cover Letter Guide: Detailed Resource for Writing Cover Letters

Resume Template: A Guide to Creating Your Resume

Other Resources
UMBC Career Services: What can I Do with My Major? Select from the list of majors to view information that will provide job titles, employer types, and strategies to help you make the most out of your major. Copies of these handouts are also available in the Career Resource Center, MP212.

Salary.com: Determine salary information based upon your age, education, industry, benefits, and geographical region. Obtain salary ranges to assist with interviewing and negotiation tactics.

Career One Stop: Locate companies in any area of the US representing occupational fields that interest you.