USM Postdoctoral Research Symposium 2024
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National Initiatives & Best Practices
We are part of national initiatives which lead best practices and advocate for career diversity in graduate education and postdoctoral training!
Accelerate to Industry (A2i)
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University-Wide Platform: Handshake
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Websites & Platforms by Career Interests
For jobs that are specifically looking for UMD students/postdocs,
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Workshop Schedule & Announcements
Check out our programming for each academic year/semester. Signature courses and offerings will rotate every semester, so do not worry if you miss an opportunity. On the left side of this page, you will find past and current programming organized by academic semesters and signature programs.
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Resume Best Practices
Resume versus CV
A resume intends to be a brief and targeted highlight of professional accomplishments. It emphasizes transferable skills and related experiences. It is used primarily for positions in industry and non-profit sectors. A hybrid document with elements from both a CV and resume is common for government positions.
Career Development Lingo
For Current Postdocs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is here to provide all current UMD postdocs with the support they need to thrive during their postdoc and beyond. Whether you’ve been a postdoc at UMD for six months or three years, there is always more to learn about how OPA supports postdocs, the types of programs and resources we offer, and some of the services available to postdocs across UMD.