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Trying to write your experiences on your resume but not sure where to start? Register for the "Transferable Skills" Sesh! Posted: 23 Feb 2022 07:05 AM PST Are you applying for internships or entry-level positions but feel like you don't have much work experience? Are you having trouble articulating your skills and job responsibilities on your resume? When faced with internship and job postings, common qualifications listed include: Communication Problem-solving Teamwork Attention to detail Leadership These "transferable skills" are all the skills that you take with you from one job to another and are valued by employers. However, it can be challenging to identify your own or articulate those skills on your resume. During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "Transferable Skills" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you'll learn: How transferable skills are viewed by employers How to identify your own Receive a list of common transferable skills with concrete examples to help you articulate your own At the end of this interactive session, you will have a better understanding of how to highlight your transferable skills to potential employers as you search for your next position. The event will take place on March 1st from 12 - 1 PM in Tydings 2118. RSVP TODAY Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab) Questions? Contact Crystal Marte, Career Advisor, at bsoscareers@umd.edu **Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

Unsure of what career path you want to pursue? Attend the "FOCUS2" Career Skills Sesh! Posted: 23 Feb 2022 07:06 AM PST Unsure where you're heading with choosing a major or career options post-graduation? Wondering how you can locate a position that relates to your interests? In this session, FOCUS2, a self-assessment tool offered by the University Career Center, will be used to identify your natural strengths. During the Feller Center for Advising and Career Planning's "FOCUS2" installment of the BSOS Career Skills Sesh Series, you will: Review your FOCUS2 results and examine how your results relate to career path options Identify your key interests and strengths Develop a plan to explore/learn more about career paths of interest Before the session: Create a Free Account for FOCUS2: Login to your Careers4Terps account. Once on the Careers4Terps homepage, click on "Resources" on the left navigation bar. Then look for the section labeled "Online Resources" and click on Focus 2. Once on the Focus 2 website, click "Register" and follow the instructions to register. Fill out the registration information in its entirety. The access code is goterps. Create and answer the security questions when prompted. Complete the Assessments: Complete the 3 subsections under Self Assessment (Work Interest, Values, and Personality) The event will take place on March 1st from 3 - 4 PM in Tydings 2118. RSVP TODAY Read more on the Feller Center Events page (under the "Career Skills Series" tab) Questions? Contact Program Coordinator, Hardeep Singh Chowdhary at hchowdha@umd.edu **Registration is required to attend the events in this series. A waitlist will be available after capacity has been reached and students will be notified the day before the event if space opens up. Open to current undergraduate BSOS majors only.

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