Additional Resources
Handshake includes several online tools and resources. These can be found by clicking "Career Center" on the left-side panel and then "Resources." The list of resources are listed as "10 Exclusive Career Resources for UMD Students."
Opportunities for Learning Skills and New Information
- LinkedIn Learning: Develop new skills to make you more marketable to the types of employers you are seeking out. Access LinkedIn Learning here! You must login with your UMD username and password.
- Terrapins Connect: UMD Alumni Networking Database, Terrapins Connect, has discussion groups, job postings, and other networking tools to conduct informational interviews with alums. Access Terrapins Connect here.
- Big Interview: Practice your virtual interviewing skills with industry-specific interview questions or popular questions that have a tendency to make an appearance during an interview. Access Big Interview here. Create an account with your umd email address.
- GoinGlobal: GoinGlobal is a premier database service providing students and professionals the resources to find career opportunities domestically and internationally. Access GoinGlobal here.
- Mentra: Job search platform specially designed for neurodivergent job seekers with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurological differences. Access hundreds of jobs with one application. Attend office hours for help completing your candidate profile. Access Mentra here.
- Vault: Gain helpful insight on a variety of industries and career paths through guides, blogs, and videos. Access Vault here.
- FOCUS 2: FOCUS 2 helps UMD students and alumni identify their natural strengths by taking personality and work preference self assessments. Register and create a free account. Your access code is "goterps". Access FOCUS 2 here.
