UMGC Career Connection CareerQuest Overview Guide

Go Further with Career Services

Receive personalized guidance, exclusive job listings, and specialized support designed specifically for students and alumni. Career Services  helps you navigate your unique career path with resources you won’t find anywhere else.

Job Board 

Find thousands of positions and internship listings by browsing the CareerQuest Job Board. Posted jobs also highlight UMGC community connections with industry professionals who have relevant experience.

Career Advising

Schedule one-on-one career advising sessions for specialized assistance to suit your professional career goals. Gain personalized strategies and actionable insights to help you navigate your next steps with confidence.

Webinars and Events

Navigate your career journey by browsing the events page and registering for the latest career development webinars, virtual recruiting events, and career fairs.

InternPLUS

Identify experience-based opportunities to build your resume with InternPLUS. Use the InternPLUS Navigator Quiz to discover project-based micro-internships, virtual job simulations, volunteer opportunities, and onsite and virtual internships that fit your needs.

Build Your Network

These UMGC networking tools are tailored specifically for our student community, offering direct access to alumni, mentors, and resources who understand your academic journey and can provide personalized support and opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.

Community Connect

The Community Connect network allows you to connect with alumni career champions and industry professionals who can provide career guidance and tips. Request an informational interview or send a short message to initiate a connection.

Student Organizations

Access to UMGC Groups including professional associations, honors societies, interest-based and academic-focused groups, discussion boards, and special events.

Veterans Resource Center

The Vessey Virtual Student Union is designed for UMGC's military and veteran community, featuring the One2One mentoring program for peer-to-peer support, a monthly newsletter, events, tools, and resources. Check out our Military Connected page for even more support resources for military spouses and dependents.

Use Self-Service Tools

Take charge of your career development with our self-service tools. They'll provide you with the flexibility and resources to explore opportunities, track your progress, and achieve your goals on your own terms.

Resume Optimization

Optimize your resume and LinkedIn profile for a chosen career with instant feedback from VMock. This AI-driven tool also includes Elevator Pitch and Mock Interview modules to help you practice and prepare for career-specific interviews.

Career Exploration

Steppingblocks is a data-powered career exploration tool. Discover over 60 million personal career journeys to help you unlock the skills needed to get hired. Research industry outlook projections, company hiring histories, and salary comparisons.

Career Services Webinar Library

Candid Career+ provides thousands of informational interview videos, featuring industry professionals. Receive valuable advice to aid your job search and view all recent UMGC Career Services webinars along with their slide decks.

Career Guidebooks

Vault helps you research career fields, investigate employers, plan your best career path, and prepare for highly competitive positions. Access 230+ downloadable online Career Guidebooks featuring career-specific advice, rankings, employer profiles, 70+ Online Upskilling Courses, and the Intern Resource Center.