Office of Career Services

At the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, inspired business education is our business. Our faculty is world-class. Our research is cutting-edge. Our learning is experiential and rooted in the real world. And our students learn to think like entrepreneurs.

The Office of Career Services (OCS) serves the student body, employers, and alumni to advance great careers! Whether you're a student preparing to put your experience into practice in an exciting new career or an employer looking for talented, driven, skilled individuals to join your organization, OCS can help you. Returning users, access HireSmith using the buttons below.

HireSmith for Students HireSmith for Employers Resources for Employers

Students

Get guidance on your resume, learn how to prepare for interviews, access career coaching and connect with visiting employers by visiting our SmithCareers portal. With resources for both undergraduate and master's students, make the SmithCareers portal your first stop in your career planning journey, and check back often for updates, events and new job and internship postings. 

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Employers

When you need talent, think of Smith. Our world-class undergraduate and graduate programs build a pipeline of skilled candidates at all experience levels that you can access through the Office of Career Services. Our students are qualified for your hard-to-fill positions with niche, specialized skills. We are committed to providing excellent service, enhancing employer engagement and establishing mutually beneficial connections. Our suite of experts is dedicated to helping you reach your recruiting needs.

How to Engage

The employer relations team will work with you to tailor your engagement to your needs. Our main goal is to connect you with exceptional Smith Terps- however that works best for you. We are here to help you manage, market and execute all of your engagements with a high degree of customer service.  Below are some of the ways employers connect at Smith. You may contact us directly with any questions or to get started at smithocs_er@umd.edu.

Career Fair

These are the largest recruiting events of the year bringing together employers, recruiters, hiring managers, and Smith students. Share your jobs and internships and connect with students eager to engage with you! Career Fairs are held in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Office Hours

Whether you wish to connect with students for guidance on internships, job search strategies, interview preparation or industry-specific insights, your company rep will work out of the Office of Career Services for the day. Schedule one-on-one appointments or host walk-in hours to meet with students throughout the day.  Host Monday - Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Ask Me Anything Sessions

These 30-minute sessions are designed for a focused topic conversation to serve as informal creative networking events. Examples of topics could include “How to ace the interview,” “How we promote an inclusive culture,” or any other topic you want to help students understand about your organization.  Host these events Monday - Thursday between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Employer of the Day

Create an informal, in-person meet and greet information table in Van Munching Hall. Similar to a career fair booth, but with just one featured employer at a time, it’s a great way to connect with students! Held Mondays - Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Corporate Conversations or Webinars

Create a dynamic, engaging session for students to learn about your organization. Elevate the traditional information session with training or development opportunities for students to see your organization in action. Then, set some time aside to network and share your career opportunities with students interested in working for your organization. These events can be hosted in person or virtually Monday - Thursday between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Host a Student Trek

A student trek to a company is a unique and immersive experience that allows students to gain firsthand insight into a company's operations, culture, and industry. During the trek, students visit the company's premises, interact with employees at various levels, and participate in engaging activities such as presentations, workshops, and networking sessions. Host these treks on Fridays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Coffee Chats

Coffee chats are a relaxed networking event designed to foster connections and insightful conversations about your company, career, and culture. You’ll have the opportunity to connect one-on-one or one-to-many.

HireSmith

HireSmith is a full-service jobs portal for employers, students and alumni. Post a position, schedule an event, or conduct a candidate search directly in the portal.

Contact the Employer Connections Team

If you’ve worked with us before, please contact the team member aligned with your industry below: 

Luke Dieguez
Assistant Director, Employer Relations
301-405-6224 | ldieguez@umd.edu

Industry Focus: 

  • Aerospace/Defense
  • Real Estate & Construction

Shannon Broughton
Program Manager, Employer Relations
301-405-8652 | sbrought@umd.edu

Industry Focus: 

  • CPG
  • Energy & Clean Tech
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Sports/Media/Entertainment
  • Technology

Juan Henry
Program Manager, Employer Relations
301-314-1484 | jhenry2@umd.edu

Industry Focus:

  • Consulting
  • Government & Nonprofit
  • Hospitality
  • Pharma/Healthcare
  • Professional Services
  • Logistics & Transportation

If you are new to working with us, please contact Lizeth to get started!

Lizeth Gonzalez Smith
Consultant, Employer Development
301-405-0444 | smithocs-ae@umd.edu