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
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.
Please check back for new sessions!
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: Accounting (2024)
- My Major, My Career: Music (2024)
- My Major, My Career: English (2025)
- My Major, My Career: Management (2025)
- My Major, My Career: PEP (Session #1) (2025)
- My Major, My Career: PEP (Session #2) (2025)
- My Major, My Career: Justice Studies (2025)
5th Annual UMA Job/Resource Fair
Wednesday, March 24th, 2027, 10am-2pm
Randall Student Center, Augusta Campus
Please check back for additional information!