
Thinking about your future? Have a little extra time in your schedule? Then sign up for a career event!
Below, you'll see events sponsored by the Department of Economics, most famously our Employer Pop-Up Shops where you can meet employers and alumni from some of the most popular and desirable employers.
You'll also want to take advantage of the events sponsored by the BSOS Feller Center and the University Career Center. In addition to meeting with employers, you can also sharpen your job search skills, strengthen your resume, and position yourself well in interviews.
ECON Career Events
Upcoming Events
Now is the time to start networking with employers and thinking about your post-graduation goals! Employers and alumni will come on campus every semester to talk to ECON students about jobs, internships, and strategies. This semester, members of our Economic Leadership Council will participate in our ECON Alumni & Employer Panel! This is a great opportunity to connect with some of our most successful and generous alumni.
- ECON Alumni & Employer Panel, November 14, 2025, 1:15 - 2:45 PM, TWS1310
BSOS Feller Center Events
The Feller Center sponsors a variety of events for BSOS majors, from Career Chats with alumni, to employer meet-ups, to workshops.
Head over to their Career Events webpage and make sure that you explore all the different tabs to identify the events that will fit your needs.
University Career Center Events
The University Career Center specializes in campus-wide events like career fairs, employer meet-ups, and workshops.
- Intern for a Day Mandatory Orientation, September 22 - October 10, Virtual.
- Insights From an Immigration Attorney, October 1, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Virtual.
- UMD School Law Fair 2025, October 15, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom.
- Success Hour: Career Connections, October 16, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing.
- How to Build Your Network workshop, October 22, 12:00 - 12:45 PM, Virtual.
- Panel: Overseas/Global Careers, October 24, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Virtual.
- How to Prepare For an Interview, October 27, 12:00 - 12:45 PM, Virtual
- Job search strategy for international students, October 30, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Virtual.
- Career resilience in the job market: Advice from the Classes of 2009 & 2020, November 3, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Virtual.
- How to Search For an Internship or Job, November 10, 12:00 - 12:45 PM, Virtual
- How to Prepare For an Interview, November 13, 12:00 - 12:45 PM, Virtual
- How to Build Your Network workshop, November 18, 12:00 - 12:45 PM, 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing.
Employer-Hosted Events
Employers are constantly hosting events for students to learn more about their companies and career paths. View the Handshake Employer Events page to discover new employers and register for their events.