UMW Center for Career & Professional Development

The Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) is here to help our Eagles get ready to fly the nest and be impactful & professional global citizens

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We asked what advice you would give to students choosing their major and you answered. Here are some great pieces of advice from fellow students, alumni and UMW staff.
If you missed the question box, drop your advice in the comments! What advice would YOU give?

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🌞🧘‍♀️ If you're graduating, preparing for a summer internship or just recharging for next year, your well-being matters. Learning how to self-regulate and advocate for yourself is a life-long skill that will serve you in your #LifeAfterMW. 💙🦅

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Happy Monday!
Following the Multi-Cultural Fair this weekend, our competency of the month is on our minds. Let's talk about Global Awareness and Intercultural Competence with our own Alo Kabonge-- international student, student leader and campus celebrity.

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Roundup your resume--it's time for the Internship Roundup! 🤠

What industries do you want to see featured?

As always, you can be linked directly to the featured internship postings on Handshake through the link in our bio.

#LifeAfterMW

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🌎 From getting to know your international student peers to studying world issues, life at UMW is a window to the world. Global Awareness means understanding different cultures, perspectives and challenges and realizing we’re all more connected than we think. #LifeAfterMW. 🌐🦅

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Internship Roundup time! 🤠

This week, we featured several remote opportunities, as well! Is there a field or role you'd like to see highlighted? Let us know in the comments!

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📣 Attention Class of 2026! 🦅💙

The CCPD is hosting a senior job search workshop next Wednesday in the Colonnade Room (third floor of the CRUC)! Join us for pizza and advice specifically tailored to seniors and the current job search landscape as you explore what comes next.

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The CCPD is hiring student employees for next year! If you don't have expertise in resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn and Handshake--don't worry-- we will train you! Applications close March 29th.

Email Mary Becelia at [email protected] with questions.

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Who better to talk about how communication skills have impacted her time at UMW than Erin Landfair? You may have seen her on Instagram as she asks campus community members their favorite spots on campus, who they’re grateful for or how to describe their major to a kindergartener.

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Students who are chosen to attend will leave campus on the morning of April 2nd via bus and return that afternoon. Enterprise's Management Trainee program is an acclaimed opportunity that many UMW alums have taken part in. Apply here: https://t.co/R6x56mE9DX

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🦅💬 Strong communication is everything. It’s how ideas spread, teams thrive and leaders grow. On campus and in your professional growth opportunities, every convo is a chance to sharpen your voice and make it heard for your #LifeAfterMW. 🎙️✨

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Join us as we travel to Maryland on April 2nd to see the Enterprise Mobility headquarters and learn about the career opportunities, as well as their acclaimed Management Trainee program. Apply here: https://t.co/fR9t2grcVi

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It's a beautiful day--the sun is shining, the sky is clear and there's a new internship roundup!
As always, you can find these internships linked in our Internship Roundup Feature collection on Handshake.

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Balancing a challenging major AND a campus job AND multiple leadership roles including President of Campus Programming Board? Just a day in the life of Ashley Lam '26. Ashley shared her insight on how Critical Thinking impacts her life on campus.

#LifeAfterMW

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This week's Internship Roundup features five of the many unique opportunities available to UMW students on Handshake. To read more about any of these featured internships, use the link below explore the Internship Roundup Collection.
https://t.co/keBnVjTPm7

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🧠💭 The journey to your #LifeAfterMW isn’t just about finding the right answers — it’s about asking the right questions. Critical Thinking means digging deeper, challenging assumptions and exploring new perspectives.🔍✨

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Today's hidden gem should inspire you to think about interview questions that AREN'T about your professional skills and history. We challenge you to think about how you would answer and what that answer could say about you to a potential employer and coworkers!

#CriticalThinking

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Polish your future--no appointment required! 💼✨
Stop by the CCPD Suite (CRUC 206) Mondays-Fridays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to meet with our friendly Peer Career Consultants for help with resumes, cover letters and even your LinkedIn & Handshake profiles.

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Who better to talk about Teamwork and Collaboration than Ashlyn Diederich '26? Ashlyn stays busy as a student-athlete, Business Administration major and Co-President of Women in Business.

Thanks, Ashlyn, for sharing your perspective! We're cheering for you! 💙🦅
#LifeAfterMW

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💡💙 Great things happen when great minds come together! From group projects to athletics to campus events, teamwork and collaboration teach us how to listen, lead and learn from each other. Because the best ideas are rarely built alone — they’re built together. 🧠✨