UMass Dartmouth Beyond the Bachelors: Exploring Graduate Schools Fair
UMassD's Beyond the Bachelor’s: Exploring Graduate Schools Fair will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. This event is a valuable opportunity to explore graduate schools seeking students from all majors. Connect with representatives to gain insights into graduate programs, admissions processes, financial aid, scholarships, and career opportunities. Gather essential information and tips on becoming competitive applicants.
Leverage Career Center resources to prepare for the career fair:
- Use Big Interview to learn and practice your interview skills, whether you're interviewing for a job or graduate school.
- TYPEFOCUS7 CAREERS is an online career guidance tool that identifies career fields matched to your personality, interests, skills, and values.
- What can I do with this major? Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major, as well as strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Please prepare for the event by taking the following steps:
- Research Schools: Review the list of schools attending the fair. Visit their websites to learn about their programs, admissions criteria, and unique offerings.
- Prepare Your Statement of Purpose: Draft and refine a brief introduction highlighting your academic background, career goals, and reasons for pursuing graduate studies.
- Update Your Resume: Ensure your resume reflects your achievements and aligns with the programs you’re interested in. Visit the Career Center for feedback and polishing.
- Dress Professionally: Wear business attire to make a strong first impression.
- Bring Essentials: Pack copies of your resume, a professional folder, notepad, pen, and a list of questions for school representatives.
- Ask Thoughtful Questions: Prepare questions about program structure, faculty, research opportunities, funding options, and application tips.
- Network Effectively: Collect business cards or contact information from representatives and make notes on key takeaways.
- Follow Up: Send personalized thank-you emails to express your appreciation and reiterate your interest in their programs.
Don’t miss this chance to hear an advice that could change your professional life and take your career to the next level. Drop-in hours at the Career Center are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-4pm.
Marketplace
Khalid Omar
komar@umassd.edu
https://umassd.joinhandshake.com/edu/career_fairs/54966