{"id":413,"date":"2023-03-09T13:57:43","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T13:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/?page_id=413"},"modified":"2026-06-03T20:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:10:33","slug":"center-for-career-and-professional-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/career-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Center for Career &amp; Professional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-413\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-413-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an Appointment<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/employers\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-tie\"><\/i>Employers<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"far fa-handshake\"><\/i>Handshake<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#pathways\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-road\"><\/i>Professional Pathways (LEAD Courses)<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#resume-review\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\"><\/i>Resume, Document &amp; Profile Review<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#internships\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#chart-your-path\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-map\"><\/i>Chart Your Career Path<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#handshake\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-search\"><\/i>Looking for a Job?<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/careercenter\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>Meet the Team<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>What<\/strong> We Offer<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p class=\"big-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through <\/span><b>courses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>coaching<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <\/span><b>connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Career Development empowers St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland students and alumni to navigate and succeed in their professional journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"big-text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes connecting you with experiential opportunities, networking, and professional skill development. The Office of Career Development and Community Engagement offers support at every stage of your career development, from first-year Professional Pathway courses and volunteer opportunities to postgraduate networking and coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Upcoming <strong>Events<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"5\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><b>Nonprofit Expo:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday,\u00a0 September 4, 4:00-6:00pm on the Glendening Lawn\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fall 2026 Career Week<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 26-November 3, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[Events Subject to Change]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDCE Hot Ones: October 27, 2026\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location TBD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solomon\u2019s Career Closet: October 28, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solomon\u2019s Shoppe, Waring Commons\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meatball\u2019s Mock Interview: October 29, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location TBD<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goose Chase: October 27-November 2, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Scavenger Hunt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Career &amp; Internship Fair: Tuesday, November 3, 10:00am-1:00pm in the ARC<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_rss panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-413-3-0-2\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><a class=\"rsswidget rss-widget-feed\" href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/external_feeds\/17417\/public.rss?token=QBvxUjNQhY5Br69nVmv-4qnLOYnS2KkCYu8zxY3q--TAU2uqGZM24A\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rss-widget-icon\" style=\"border:0\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/career-development\/wp-includes\/images\/rss.png\" alt=\"RSS\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/a> <a class=\"rsswidget rss-widget-title\" href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/login\">Career Events in Handshake<\/a><\/h3><ul><li>An error has occurred, which probably means the feed is down. Try again later.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/12\/54400564057_faafd1ce60_o-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"54400564057_faafd1ce60_o (1)\" alt=\"Four people stand side by side eating food at a table with microphones, drinks, and food containers in front of them, suggesting a food-eating competition or event.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-4-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"make-appointment\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-5\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o-1-scaled-e1780426597312.jpg\" width=\"1650\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o-1-scaled-e1780426597312.jpg 1650w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o-1-scaled-e1780426597312-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o-1-scaled-e1780426597312-990x1024.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o-1-scaled-e1780426597312-768x795.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o-1-scaled-e1780426597312-1485x1536.jpg 1485w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1650px) 100vw, 1650px\" title=\"52100091402_fcd6a81a16_o (1)\" alt=\"Two students sitting in a sunlit hallway with large wooden beams, chatting and looking at a laptop. A bulletin board with colorful papers is visible in the background. Backpacks are placed on the floor beside them.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>Appointments<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"11\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want to help you prepare for the future! Whether you are a St. Mary\u2019s College student or alum, you can meet with our team in person, online, or by phone for help with your career and professional development questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-5-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-5-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><em>Not sure what you need help with? Stop by, call or email us: Glendening Hall 210, <a href=\"mailto:careercenter@smcm.edu\">careercenter@smcm.edu<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:2408954203\">(240) 895-4203<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><em>For questions about community service or volunteer opportunities, please contact the Office of Career Development and Community Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:community@smcm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community@smcm.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:2408954203\">(240) 895-4203<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-6-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"pathways\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-7\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Professional<\/strong> Pathways<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"17\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The\u00a0<strong>Professional Pathways<\/strong> courses are a key component of the Learning through Experiential and Applied Discovery (LEAD) curriculum. LEAD courses prepare students to successfully bridge from college to career, and are based on the career-readiness competencies identified by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/\">National Association of Colleges and Employers<\/a>\u00a0(NACE).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-7-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/pathways\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-road\"><\/i>Details on Professional Pathways<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-7-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/spring25-lead-pathway-211\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-road\"><\/i>LEAD 211: The Honors College Externship<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-7-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/54080398642_3325bbe169_c-1-e1780513748810.jpg\" width=\"557\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/54080398642_3325bbe169_c-1-e1780513748810.jpg 557w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/54080398642_3325bbe169_c-1-e1780513748810-300x287.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" title=\"54080398642_3325bbe169_c (1)\" alt=\"A group of people interact at tables displaying various items at an outdoor Craft and Culture Market. A green sign in the foreground reads &quot;St. Mary&#039;s Craft + Culture Market&quot; promoting experiential learning.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-8-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"resume-review\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-9\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/IMG_9598-scaled-e1780513778116.jpg\" width=\"1796\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/IMG_9598-scaled-e1780513778116.jpg 1796w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/IMG_9598-scaled-e1780513778116-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/IMG_9598-scaled-e1780513778116-958x1024.jpg 958w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/IMG_9598-scaled-e1780513778116-768x821.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/IMG_9598-scaled-e1780513778116-1437x1536.jpg 1437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1796px) 100vw, 1796px\" title=\"IMG_9598\" alt=\"Seven people sit around a rectangular wooden table in a brightly lit room with a whiteboard and a screen displaying &quot;St. Mary&#039;s&quot; on the wall. They are smiling and some have laptops open.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Resume, Document &amp; Profile <strong>Review<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"26\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><strong>Writing a great resume, cover letter and reference list<\/strong>\u2014and <strong>creating a strong profile<\/strong> on Handshake and LinkedIn\u2014can open opportunities for you, and we\u2019d like to help! See the tips below for detailed instructions on how to create them effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/resume\/\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-pencil-alt\"><\/i>How to write professional documents<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/12\/Resume-Quick-Reference-Guide-2023-12-14.pdf\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-stopwatch\"><\/i>Quick reference: Resume, documents &amp; profile (PDF)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/17vH1QLFkQvxBGOb12w6OkWSTZWI9-3IgkrMk7Zwc160\/copy\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-alt\"><\/i>Resume template<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"30\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/10bPIGHUpKVwZjNuK49MvNUr5re23kGzRe93djjHEw8s\/copy\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-alt\"><\/i>CV template<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1cXmW9esSoh7TEyRJirtnMRsLELFNBEupdOkuXQkFslc\/copy\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-file-alt\"><\/i>Cover letter template<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-9-1-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-10-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><section id=\"internships\"><\/section><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-10-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-11\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>Internships<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"36\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We can share resources that help students find an internship year-round! Earning credit for your internship is also an option to all students. Be sure to contact our Internship Coordinator before starting an internship if you want to learn more about the process or are interested in earning credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-11-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"37\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/internships\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships: Info for students<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-11-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"38\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"><i class=\"far fa-handshake\"><\/i>Find your internship in Handshake<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-11-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"39\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"mailto:internships@smcm.edu\"><i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i>Email us your questions<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-11-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"40\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/Meghan-Stevens-Edit-2.jpg\" width=\"703\" height=\"1054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/Meghan-Stevens-Edit-2.jpg 703w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/Meghan-Stevens-Edit-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2025\/01\/Meghan-Stevens-Edit-2-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" title=\"Meghan Stevens-Edit (2)\" alt=\"A person in a wetsuit and snorkel holds two types of seaweed while standing in clear, shallow water. The sky is clear and blue, and they are smiling at the camera.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"chart-your-path\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"42\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2.jpg\" width=\"1878\" height=\"2347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2.jpg 1878w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/52101149213_fa715f7898_o-Edit-2-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1878px) 100vw, 1878px\" alt=\"Photo of students walking on the campus of St. Mary&#039;s College of Maryland\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"43\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Chart your <strong>Career Path<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"44\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Not sure what path to pursue? Our team can help you analyze industries and your interests to guide you towards career success. Please click the \u201cMake an appointment\u201d button below or explore the following resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"45\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/grad-school\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>\u00a0How to prep &amp; apply for graduate school<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"46\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/whatcanidowiththismajor.com\/major\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>What Can I Do With This Major?<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"47\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/explore\/ip\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-compass\"><\/i>O*NET Interest Profiler<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"48\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"far fa-compass\"><\/i>O*NET OnLine<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"49\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fas fa-directions\"><\/i>My Next Move<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-12-1-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"50\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-13\" id=\"handshake\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"51\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Looking for a <strong>Job<\/strong>?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"52\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students can use their St. Mary\u2019s College login for their Handshake account at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">smcm.joinhandshake.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. To find on-campus jobs and internships, search for \u201cSaint Mary&#8217;s City\u201d. Recent alumni can also use Handshake\u2014just email us at careercenter@smcm.edu and we&#8217;ll help you sign up!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"53\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/job-search\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-search\"><\/i>Job search tips<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"54\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/how-to-prepare-for-a-job-interview\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-people-arrows\"><\/i>Job interview prep<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"55\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/how-to-negotiate-salary-benefits\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-money-check-dollar\"><\/i>How to negotiate salary &amp; benefits<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"56\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/working-on-campus\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-building\"><\/i>Working on campus FAQ<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"57\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"far fa-handshake\"><\/i>Handshake login<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"58\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ijqCxyz_VII\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-sign-in\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\u00a0VIDEO: How to Use Handshake<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-413-13-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"59\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/center-for-career-and-professional-development\/appointments\/\"><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>Make an appointment<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-413-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-13-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"60\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-413\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/smcm.joinhandshake.com\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/133\/2023\/04\/Hero_logo_on_image2-1-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" title=\"Handshake\" alt=\"Photo of students in a classroom, with the Handshake logo in the foreground\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-413-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-413-14\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-413-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-413-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"61\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"site-inner\">\n<div class=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<h3>Recruiting Policy and Disclaimer Statement<\/h3>\n<article class=\"post-277 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail entry\" aria-label=\"Center for Career &amp; Professional Development\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"pl-277\" class=\"panel-layout\">\n<div id=\"pg-277-18\" class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\">\n<div id=\"pgc-277-18-1\" class=\"panel-grid-cell\">\n<div id=\"panel-277-18-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"57\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\">\n<p>The <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office of Career Development and Community<\/span> (CDCE) provides recruitment services to employers\/individuals who abide by employer standards of ethical conduct established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Opinions and views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance at a CDCE program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent by St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland (SMCM). Organizations agree that they will adhere to EEO standards in all recruiting activities, that no fee will be charged to any candidate at any time, and that organizations will not disclose student information under any circumstances to other entities without the student\u2019s prior written consent. SMCM is not responsible for employers\u2019 representations or guarantees regarding job or internship postings, nor is it responsible for wages, working conditions, safety, or other work-related issues that may arise after placement with an employer. It is the responsibility of students and alumni to take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting part-time, full-time and\/or internship positions. Applicants should never provide their Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. 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