Join us for the fall 2020 STEM Career & Internship Expo on Thurs., Nov. 5, from 3:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Meet recruiters from STEM based companies to learn about jobs and internships in science, math, computer science, education and government agencies. Click here to view a guidebook with information about all participating companies and opportunities.
Do you need exceptional people to fill jobs, internships, project-based micro internships, or volunteer opportunities? Let us connect you with talented undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni with the skills you need to move your business, government agency, or nonprofit organization forward!
The Career Center is excited to connect students with Blazer alumni! If you are a Hood College graduate, who would like to recruit students for employment, internships, or volunteering, let us know!
Employers are searching for Spring and Summer 2021 interns! Many employers have converted traditional in-person internships to remote opportunities. If you are a student seeking an internship, career counselors are available to help you during Career Center hours of operation, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. To make an appointment, visit Handshake or email careers@hood.edu.
Find answers to your internship related questions below:
In the interest of public health, Hood College has suspended large in-person public events. Virtual career and internship fairs, virtual chats with employers, and online workshops on jobs search, resume, and interviewing are scheduled weekly. Find a complete list of these activities in Handshake. Search hundreds of internship and job postings across disciplines and industries in the Frederick area and across the nation. Use your Hood email address and regular email password to access this system. Alumni can request special access to the system through the login page. For additional support, email careers@hood.edu.
Please note that volunteer activities and service trips have been suspended for public health considerations through Fall 2020.
If your organization has, or would like to develop, remote volunteer opportunities, contact Bre Hardwood, Career Programs Manager, at harwood@hood.edu.
The Career Center is open to meet your needs Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. Other times available by appointment.
The Career Center has resources to help graduate students with job transitions and job searches. Whether you need help with your resume, finding positions, or preparing for an interview, email careers@hood.edu, or visit Handshake to make an appointment. Click here to get started.
Looking for information on companies that work with OPT and H1B Visas click here to access our Tips For International Job Seekers handout.
The Career Center recommends a variety of job search strategies and tools. CareerShift seeks out hard to find postings and offers organizational features to help you keep track of your applications and searches that provide the best results. This resource is available to both currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students as well as Hood College alumni. Setting up an account only takes a few minutes and tutorials are offered as part of the product. Be sure to use your Hood College email address to gain access to CareerShift.
The Career Center is open 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m., Monday, Thursday, and Friday and from 8:30 a.m. till 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Need help with your job search? Contact us at careers@hood.edu.
Whether you’re exploring majors or searching for information about your chosen field, What Can I Do With This Major? is a website that will help you connect majors to careers. Learn about typical career areas and types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. Continue your research through the websites provided.
If you have recently been displaced from employment as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and need support in filing a claim for unemployment benefits, useful resources can be found through the following links.
U.S.Department of Labor - How do I file for unemployment insurance?
State of Maryland Workforce Exchange - Benefits contact information
Frederick County Office of Workforce Services - Request a virtual appointment
Students volunteered at the Religious Coalition and the Islamic Society Urban Gardens. These facilities provide fresh produce to families who live in food deserts throughout the Frederick area.
of graduating seniors engaged in experiential education last year.
A Spanish class field trip to Mount Olivet Cemetery explored how Frederick deals with memory and history compared to Spain.
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