Information for Student Attendees
Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Adele H. Stamp Student Union
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024 will take place on Monday, February 26, 2024 (11:00 am - 6:00 pm) at the Stamp Student Union. The Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024 is an exciting opportunity to meet high-profile companies offering challenging and rewarding internships, co-ops, and full-time careers that will value and foster your technical capabilities. This bi-annual event connects undergraduate and graduate computing majors with innovative and exciting companies throughout the U.S. including startups, government organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and tech giants.
Registration
Registration will open in January 2024. Click the JOIN EVENT button to register. Pre-registration is required as onsite registration will not be offered.
- Registration OPENS: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 6:30 a.m.
- Registration CLOSES: Monday, February 26, 2024 | 6:30 a.m.
Fair Schedule
10:00 am Hoff Theater |
Check-In |
11:00 am Grand Ballroom |
Career Fair commences Computer Science Juniors & Seniors (Only) |
12:00 pm Grand Ballroom |
All Computer Science Majors, Graduate Students & Alumni |
2:00 pm Grand Ballroom |
Computer Science and All Other Eligible Majors and Programs (listed below):
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6:00 pm | Career Fair Ends |
Eligibility and Access
Entry to the Computer Science Career & Internship Fair | Spring 2024 will be limited to registered students from the majors and programs listed below. However, students will not be restricted in terms of the length of time spent in the fair.
Computer Science
- Computer Science (Undergraduate + Graduate Students)
- Computer Science (Minors)
- Immersive Media Design: Computing B.S.
- Alumni
iSchool
- Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics, Master of Professional Studies (MPS)
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCIM) (MS)
- Information Risk, Privacy and Security, Graduate Certificate
- Information Science (InfoSci) (B.S.)
- Information Management, Master of Information Management (M.I.M.)
- Social Data Science (Major)
Clark School of Engineering
- Computer Engineering (Undergraduate Students)
- Cybersecurity Engineering, Graduate Certificate, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), and Online.
- Cybersecurity Engineering, Graduate Certificate
- Cybersecurity Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Cybersecurity Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.),Online
- Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Robotics, Graduate Certificate
- Robotics, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
- Software Engineering, Graduate Certificate
- Software Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
The Science Academy
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (MPS)
- Data Science, Graduate Certificate
- Data Science and Analytics, Masters of Professional Studies (MPS)
- Machine Learning, Masters of Professional Studies (MPS)
- Quantum Computing, Graduate Certificate
Resources to Prepare for the Fair
The University Career Center offers a wide variety of opportunities for you to prepare for the career fair. Plan to join us for a prep event or read the UCC website for information before the fair.
- Resume Review Workshop: Is your resume ready for the career fair? Find out from real employers, and enjoy the opportunity to network with them face to face. RSVP to attend the Resume Review Workshop here.
- Plan ahead: Dress well, practice your best handshake, award-winning smile and make eye contact! Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated, your favorite notebook or printouts with info about the employers you’re planning to meet, and aim to consolidate your personal belongings. Storage is not provided.
- Review your resume: Make sure your resume is one that is memorable but totally professional: short, sharp, and digestible. Use good quality resume paper and store in a binder or folder. Don’t forget to bring several hard copies–at least two for each company for which you have interest.
- Attire: Professional business attire is essential. Image and first impressions are critical. Know what the expected attire of your profession is and dress accordingly. It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed. '
- Do your research: Research Participating Employers. Check which employers are attending the fair on Handshake and conduct appropriate research on them. Read students’ reviews and find out if the open roles match your career interests. Be sure to check and see which companies are hiring full-time positions and internships.
- Prepare some questions: Ask questions directly, politely, and concisely. Have a short list of questions ready about company culture, professional development opportunities, mentorship programs, or anything else you want to learn about.
- Practice introducing yourself: You don’t need a perfect pitch, but you do need a confident intro when starting a conversation with employers.
- Take notes: Get the contact information of the people you talk to so you can follow up after the fair. And don’t forget to jot down notes about your conversation—it will make for much stronger follow-up!
- Follow-up: Follow-up is very important! Send a thank you email within 24 hours. Thank the recruiter for their time, restate your interest and qualifications for the position; reiterate your interest, and let them know what next steps you’re taking, such as applying for a job.
- Keep at it!: Supplement your fair attendance by attending other employer events offered by the University Career Center, or your department. For Computer Science students, the Corporate Partners in Computing Program (CPIC) offers exclusive opportunities (such as networking events, resume review workshops, information sessions, panels, and much more) for undergraduate and graduate student development. To inquire about upcoming events and programs, please reach out to corporaterelations@cs.umd.edu.
Questions?
Contact the Department of Computer Science at cscareerfairs@umd.edu.