UMA Career Workshops and Events
Workshops and events are free to students and community members, unless otherwise noted. To register for a workshop or event, please contact the UMA Advising Center or University College nearest you:
Augusta: 1 (207) 621-3149
Bangor: 1 (207) 262-7808
TTY: 1 (800) 516-3600
E-mail: umacareer@maine.edu
University College Centers: www.learn.maine.edu
**Or, try our new online registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RJzY5UJq8y1iyb2q9QComK0294axDEqjUUtP2fYcuKU/viewform
Summer 2013 Workshop Dates
Resume Writing
Wednesday, June 12th, 10:30am-noon
Locations: RSC 208 (Augusta); 110 Lewiston Hall (Bangor)
UC Locations: UC Bath/Brunswick (Room 120); UC Ellsworth (Room 2); UROCK (Room 410); UC Rumford/Mexico (Room 8); UC Saco (Room 8); UC South Paris (Room 209)
Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have - this workshop will go over the nuts and bolt of writing resumes and cover letters.
Applying to Graduate School
Thursday, June 27th, 3-4:30pm
Locations: RSC 208 (Augusta); 110 Lewiston Hall (Bangor)
UC Locations: UC Bath/Brunswick (Room 120); East Millinocket (VC Room); UC Ellsworth (Room 2); UROCK (Room 412); UC Rumford/Mexico (Room 8); UC Saco (Room 6); UC South Paris (Room 208)
Is graduate school in your future? Learn about the application process, how to choose the right school for you, and things to consider when looking at advanced degree programs.
Successful Interviewing
Monday, July 15th, 12 noon-1:30pm
Locations: RSC 208 (Augusta); 110 Lewiston Hall (Bangor)
UC Locations: UC Bath/Brunswick (Room 120); East Millinocket (VC Room); UC Ellsworth (Room 2); UROCK (Room 410); UC Rumford/Mexico (Room 8); UC Saco (Room 8); UC South Paris (VC Room)
Preparation is 50% of any interview. This workshop will show you how to best prepare yourself to ace a job interview.
Putting Your Personality To Work
Monday, July 23rd, 3-4:30pm
Location: RSC 208 (Augusta only)
Find out which career areas are most compatible with your personality. Interpret the results of a personality style indicator (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) to gather insights for satisfying career and life choices.
(Free to UMA students, $20 fee for community members)
Shakin' It Up With SIGI
Thursday, August 1st, 10-11am
Location: RSC 255 (Augusta only)
Are you unsure in your major? Do you want to know what job opportuntiies can exist with your degree program? Come to this workshop and use SIGI 3, UMA's career exploration tool to discover your options and learn more about yourself at the same time!
Getting Connected on LinkedIn
Wednesday, August 7th, 1-2:30pm
Locations: RSC 208 (Augusta); 110 Lewiston Hall (Bangor)
UC Locations: UC Bath/Brunswick East Millinocket (VC room); UC Ellsworth (Room 2); UROCK (Room 410); UC Rumford/Mexico (Room 4); UC Saco (Room 8); UC South Paris (VC Room)
Want to bring your job search into the 21st Century? This workshop will give an overview of how to use LinkedIn to strengthen your job search skills. Topics will include networking, maintaining a professional online presence, ways to find job postings and more!
**Broadcasting of workshops to UC Centers is subject to room availability.
Select workshops are available through delayed videostream in the UMA Advising Center Blackbard site! To enroll, please visit this link for directions. This is a free feature for UMA students!
Past Events:
UMA Business & Public Administration Graduates: Where are they now? (4/25/13)
View the recorded broadcast here!
UMA Internship Workshop w/UMA Interns (4/16/13)
View the recorded broadcast here!
