Calling All Terps
You will often hear us talk about “Terps Helping Terps.” Alumni from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business actively support a variety of career events, including industry-specific mock interviews, alumni insights workshops, industry panels and city campus networking events.
Ways to Engage with OCS
Interested in giving back and helping Smith students? Click on any of the links below for more information:
- In-Person
Host a student group at company site (NYC or DMV) - Virtual
Coach students interested in consulting or Wall Street careers - Virtual
Serve as a mock interviewer or informational interviewee for BMGT 367 student - Virtual & In-person
Alumni Mock Interviews – Assist our current graduate students in preparing for upcoming internship and FT opportunities by simulating interviews with hiring managers and prospective employers. - Virtual & In-person
Join our Speakers Bureau to share about a professional development or technical topic where you have expertise. Our students clubs are always eager to welcome back alumni guests.
No matter where your career has taken you, you will always be a Smith Terp. Reconnect with your classmates and the faculty and staff at the Smith School while paying it forward to help a fellow Terp!
- Career mentoring
- Facilitate networking events
- Conduct mock interviews
- Participate on a career panel
- Hire Terps: Are you a Smith alumni that has a job to share with Smith students? Whether you’re the hiring manager or not, please fill out our Terps Helping Terps Google form HERE and we will post the job for you on HireSmith!
Alumni can email Lizeth Gonzalez Smith at agonzale@umd.edu for more information.
Jobs and Mentorship
HireSmith
Smith alumni can search for job openings and schedule appointments with coaches on this platform. Employers can also post jobs for qualified Smith candidates. First-time users are required to create a login page. Smith alumni more than one year post-graduation are eligible for no more than one appointment per quarter. Smith alumni within one year of graduation have access to unlimited coaching.
University Career Center
Explore the career resources available to all UMD alumni, from events to industry profiles and live webinars.
Terrapins Connect
Access and use this online platform that helps connect the University of Maryland community for mentorship opportunities.
Resources for Job Seekers
Unexpected career transitions can be challenging, but Smith and UMD offer resources to help. From job boards to networking and professional development, we offer a range of ways to find your next career step.
Lifelong Learning
Webinars and Online Classes
Looking to brush up on your professional skills? Interested in learning a new subject for your personal enjoyment? The Smith School Office of Alumni Relations can help.
University of Maryland Alumni Virtual Book Club
Join the UMD Alumni Virtual Book Club to connect with fellow Terps and continue learning. With four book clubs to choose from, enjoy books on business, communications, leadership, productivity, fiction and more.
Management in a Minute
Smith School alumni executives share their unique perspectives and takeaways.
Pursue a Graduate Degree or Certificate
Our graduate programs will prepare and inspire you to succeed through cutting-edge research, analytical thinking, experiential learning, real-world connections and a deeply supportive academic environment.
Smith Faculty Insight
Want to stay abreast of current business topics? Depending on your preferred method of delivery, the Smith School has various ways for you to catch up on what’s being taught in the classroom.
- Smith Business magazine comes out twice a year and highlights the latest faculty research.
- Smith Brain Trust is a weekly e-newsletter with faculty insight on current topics.
- The Research at Smith website highlights faculty research, focusing on papers published in top business journals.
- Smith faculty and administrators are tapped by the world’s top news outlets every day for expert commentary. Smith School in the News features a compilation of top media hits.
- Video on newsworthy hot topics, keynote speakers and event highlights are available on the Smith School YouTube channel.
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