Workshops and events are free to students, alumni and community members, unless otherwise noted.
Spring 2026 Career Workshops
All workshops will be held via Zoom from 12-noon-1pm, unless otherwise noted.
Mastering Resumes & Cover Letters: From Application to Offer
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
This session teaches you how to craft compelling resumes and cover letters that highlight your skills and avoid common mistakes to help you stand out and land your dream job.
The Interview Blueprint: Strategies for Success
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Master the art of the interview with practical strategies designed to help you stand out and land your next role. From crafting compelling stories to handling tough questions, this workshop provides the tools you need to interview with confidence.
Networking & Leveraging Social Capital
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Networking is more than just trading business cards; it’s about strategically leveraging your community to gain insights and opportunities that aren’t found on a job board. Join us to master the art of professional outreach and discover how to make your social capital work for you.
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Move past a static resume and discover how to use LinkedIn as an active tool for industry research, skill validation, and professional storytelling. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap for optimizing every section of your profile—from your “About” summary to your featured projects.
AI and the Job Search
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Using AI as a powerful tool, this workshop provides college students with a guide to streamlining their job search. from optimizing job applications to preparing for interviews, all while maintaining ethical practices.
Resumes & Cover Letters
- Resume Writing from the Employer’s Perspective
- Resume Formats
- Resume Contact Information
- The Objective Statement; Skills/Qualifications Summary
- Education Section
- Experience Section
- Resume Category Ideas
- References
- Quick Tips for Resume Success
- Addressing a Cover Letter
- Cover Letter Paragraphs
Interviewing
- Purpose of a Job Interview
- Calming Your Interviewing Jitters
- Interviewing from the Employer’s Perspective
- The 4 basic interview questions that can help you get through any interview!
- Making the Most of Your Interview
- The Interview Process
- “SOLER” Method of Interviewing
- What/What Not to Wear to a Job Interview
- Handling Tough Interview Questions/Behavioral Interview Questions
- Quick Tips for Success
Applying to Graduate School
- Reasons to Attend (and Not to Attend) Graduate School
- Graduate School Self Assessment
- Researching Graduate Programs
- Online Graduate Program Considerations
- Application Process
- Graduate School Essays
- Graduate School Testing
- Letters of Recommendation
- Financing Graduate School
- Application Timeline Recommendations
Intriguing Internships
- What is an internship? What are the benefits of an internship?
- Tools Needed to Find an Internship
- Finding an Internship
Getting Connected on LinkedIn
UMA CareerLink
- Logging into UMA CareerLink
- Exploring Careers in UMA CareerLink
- Uploading Documents in UMA CareerLink
Big Interview
7th Annual UMA Career Summit (April 2022)
The My Major, My Career series focuses primarily on the Maine job market, so that you have the information you need to land the career you want after graduation.
Fall 2025
Justice Studies
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, 6-7:30pm via Zoom
Register here
Discover the many career options open to you with a degree in justice studies from UMA.
You’ll hear from current students who will share how they found their direction, as well as employers who will highlight the skills and qualities they look for as they strengthen the justice system here in Maine.
This webinar gives you an inside view of justice-centered careers so you can see what the work is really like and how each pathway connects to real opportunities. Justice studies opens doors to careers such as:
- Law enforcement, community policing, corrections and prisons
- Law and paralegal studies
- Forensics and crime scene investigation
- Conflict resolution and mediation
By the end of the session, you’ll have gained a stronger sense of how justice studies aligns with your goals and how to begin your path toward making a positive difference for individuals, families and the places they call home.
Previously Recorded Webinars:
- My Major, My Career: Stacking Credentials in Mental Health & Human Services (MHHS) (2023)
- My Major, My Career: Finding Your Place & Establishing Your Career in MHHS (2023)
- My Major, My Career: Marketing Your Experience (Liberal Studies & Interdisciplinary Studies) (2023)
- My Major, My Career: Hacking Your Career (Computer Information Systems & Cybersecurity) (2023)
- My Major, My Career: Accounting (2023)
- My Major, My Career: Data Science (2023)
- My Major, My Career: Music (2024)
UMA Job & Resource Fair (in collaboration with Maine CareerCenters)
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
10am-2pm
Fireside Lounge, Randall Student Center, Augusta Campus
70 University Drive, Augusta, ME
Meet with potential employers from diverse industries, and explore internship and job opportunities! It’s an invaluable chance to network, discover hidden opportunities, and gain the confidence you need to take your next professional step. Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to shape your future!
Please check back for updates!