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Mentee Story Blog Image January 2022
Get an Informational Interview
Advice Tips
January 29, 2026
Informational interviews open the door to career exploration, insider perspectives, and meaningful connections.
Kimberlee Wambua
CareerQuest Overview Guide
CareerQuest Overview Guide
Advice Tips
January 22, 2026
UMGC students and alumni receive personalized guidance, exclusive job listings, and specialized support from Career Services through CareerQuest.
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Mentorship Builds Career Confidence
Advice Mentor
January 15, 2026
A mentor can provide clarity, confidence, and direction as you work toward advancement or a complete career change.
Jennifer Lucke
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Top 5 Webinars of 2025
Tips Tools
January 09, 2026
Our top five webinars of 2025 are packed with expert insights and practical strategies to help you succeed.
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Transform Your Job Search with an Entrepreneur's Mindset
Tips Advice
December 17, 2025
Applying entrepreneurial thinking to your job search or early career development can be a game-changing strategy.
VMock logo next to University of Maryland Global Campus logo. Level up your career game with VMock. The smart choice over open source AI platforms! A table makes a point-by-point comparison between VMock and Other AI. 1. VMock: Tailored for all career needs, vetted by career coaches. Other AI: Generalize approach. 2. VMock: Provides insights into industry-specific trends. Other AI: Limited industry context. 3. VMock: Consistently compares your resume against your peers to see where you stand. Other AI: Offers limited and inconsistent peer-benchmarking. 4. VMock: 80+ specialized ML models and algorithms. Other AI: Relies on generic algorithms. 5. VMock: Free from content and fact hallucination. Other AI: May suffer from content hallucination. 6. VMock: Precise and interpretable scores and consistent feedback for the same resume. Other AI: Varying feedback for the same resume and lack of clarity on how scores are determined. VMock leads the way in personalized career guidance, outshining other AI platforms with its tailored approach, industry insights, and explainable feedback. Log in to VMock today! www.mock.com/umgc
Creating an Effective Resume with AI
Tips Advice
December 10, 2025
Using AI to create your resume offers several powerful advantages that can streamline and strengthen your job search.
Raelynn Grasso
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Fall 2025 Webinar Recap
Tips Advice
November 26, 2025
Our expert-led webinars delivered actionable strategies, insider perspectives, and real-world advice to help you take the next step in your professional journey.
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Turn Classroom Knowledge into Real-World Impacts
Tips Advice
November 19, 2025
True career growth comes from combining what you learn academically with hands-on experience.
Raelynn Grasso
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How to Customize Cover Letters Quickly
Tips Advice
November 12, 2025
Make targeted tweaks to your cover letter in just a few short minutes with a flexible template.
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Cybersecurity Skills for Every Career
Tips Advice
October 29, 2025
Basic cybersecurity awareness is a valued skill in almost any industry.
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Breaking into Cybersecurity
Tips Advice
October 22, 2025
You can kickstart your cybersecurity career with proven steps.
Raelynn Grasso
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Launch Your Career Using VMock
Advice Tips
October 08, 2025
VMock is a comprehensive AI-powered platform that supports students and alumni in building a strong career foundation.
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