University of Maryland Global Campus is an ideal place for employers from all sectors to recruit the next generation of their workforce. UMGC makes it easy for hiring managers to find the talented people they need to drive success at their organizations.
CareerQuest for Employers and Hiring Managers
CareerQuest is UMGC's online tool to post available job positions and conduct targeted resume searches of students and alumni. Posting jobs in CareerQuest is one of the most effective and efficient means of connecting with our students and building your brand on UMGC's campus—and it costs you nothing!
UMGC students and alumni possess current academic credentials, motivation, and experience in the workplace, military, and government. Plus, when you join the CareerQuest community, you receive notifications about upcoming virtual and on-campus recruiting events and activities.
What types of positions are right for UMGC students and alumni? UMGC Career Services welcomes employers to recruit for professional positions that align with our general academic programs. Many of our adult students are career changers. Therefore, in addition to full-time positions, we seek opportunities for internships, part-time, temp, contractual, and project-based opportunities for through UMGC's InternPLUS program.
Registering is quick and easy. Visit CareerQuest for Employers today!
Discover the Benefits of Recruiting at UMGC
Source your professional recruiting efforts through UMGC Career Services to identify top talent with the specific experience, training, and skills you need to fill your organization’s hiring needs.
Through UMGC Career Services, you can:
- Connect with us through Handshake: UMGC uses the Handshake platform to offer our employer partners innovative recruiting solutions. Handshake is the #1 place employers recruit college students and recent grads. The platform also offers your team a variety of great new features.
- Handshake Employer Account:
- You will need to create a user account to log in to and access Handshake. After your account has been confirmed, select “The University of Maryland Global Campus” when you’re connecting with schools. Sign up for Handshake with your company-provided (not personal) email address for expedited approval.
- Visit the Handshake Create an Employer User Account resource, which includes screenshots, for a step-by-step guide on how to create a new Handshake account.
- You will need to create a user account to log in to and access Handshake. After your account has been confirmed, select “The University of Maryland Global Campus” when you’re connecting with schools. Sign up for Handshake with your company-provided (not personal) email address for expedited approval.
- Handshake Employer Account:
- Participate in a UMGC Recruitment Event: UMGC Career Services hosts recruiting events for employers where they can accept resumes for active openings in fields that align with UMGC degree programs. Events are virtual to accommodate our global community of students and alumni.
- September - Virtual InternPLUS Fair (VIF)
- June - Virtual Recruiter Session (VRS)
- March - Virtual Career Fair (VCF)
- Explore Sponsorship Opportunities: UMGC Career Services has sponsorship opportunities for employers seeking to expand their brand recognition to our more than 270,000 students and alumni.
- Guest Speaker Opportunities: Interested in sharing your insights on recruiting, resumes, interviews, and more? Consider becoming a guest speaker at one of our career development webinars.
Email Employer Services at EmployerServices@umgc.edu to learn more.
More Resources
- Review employer-initiated interview schedule requests in CareerQuest or via e-mail
- Send confirmation e-mail to employer to follow up on requests, including dates, times and room availability
- Contact candidates on behalf of the employer, if requested
- Monitor applications
- Coordinate with the employer to contact candidates to schedule interviews
- Reserve room(s)
- Confirm interview schedule, including dates, room numbers and candidates
- Confirm appointments with candidates on the day before the interview
- Meet and greet employers and candidates on the day of the interviews
- Supply employers and candidates with information packets
The University of Maryland Global Campus values the diversity among its students and alumni and prohibits unlawful discrimination. In accordance with University of Maryland Global Campus’s Nondiscrimination Statement, employers recruiting at UMGC affirm they are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in their employment practices; employers are required to confirm as such when posting on CareerQuest.
Employers will have access to student and alumni information that is confidential in nature. Employers shall protect the privacy of student/alumni information obtained from their relationship with UMGC Career Services, regardless of the source. Disclosure of student information to another organization requires the student’s consent except in connection with a health or safety emergency.
