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Leverage AI Before the Virtual Career Fair
Advice Mentor
February 19, 2026
Use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline your job search, strengthen your resume, understand employer needs, and identify positions that match your experience.
Cathy Francois, MBA
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Mentorship Builds Career Confidence
Advice Mentor
January 15, 2026
A mentor can provide clarity, confidence, and direction as you work toward advancement or a complete career change.
Jennifer Lucke
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Transform Your Job Search with an Entrepreneur's Mindset
Advice
December 17, 2025
Applying entrepreneurial thinking to your job search or early career development can be a game-changing strategy.
VMock logo next to University of Maryland Global Campus logo. Level up your career game with VMock. The smart choice over open source AI platforms! A table makes a point-by-point comparison between VMock and Other AI. 1. VMock: Tailored for all career needs, vetted by career coaches. Other AI: Generalize approach. 2. VMock: Provides insights into industry-specific trends. Other AI: Limited industry context. 3. VMock: Consistently compares your resume against your peers to see where you stand. Other AI: Offers limited and inconsistent peer-benchmarking. 4. VMock: 80+ specialized ML models and algorithms. Other AI: Relies on generic algorithms. 5. VMock: Free from content and fact hallucination. Other AI: May suffer from content hallucination. 6. VMock: Precise and interpretable scores and consistent feedback for the same resume. Other AI: Varying feedback for the same resume and lack of clarity on how scores are determined. VMock leads the way in personalized career guidance, outshining other AI platforms with its tailored approach, industry insights, and explainable feedback. Log in to VMock today! www.mock.com/umgc
Creating an Effective Resume with AI
Advice
December 10, 2025
Using AI to create your resume offers several powerful advantages that can streamline and strengthen your job search.
Raelynn Grasso
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Fall 2025 Webinar Recap
Advice
November 26, 2025
Our expert-led webinars delivered actionable strategies, insider perspectives, and real-world advice to help you take the next step in your professional journey.
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Turn Classroom Knowledge into Real-World Impacts
Advice
November 19, 2025
True career growth comes from combining what you learn academically with hands-on experience.
Raelynn Grasso
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How to Customize Cover Letters Quickly
Advice
November 12, 2025
Make targeted tweaks to your cover letter in just a few short minutes with a flexible template.
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Cybersecurity Skills for Every Career
Advice
October 29, 2025
Basic cybersecurity awareness is a valued skill in almost any industry.
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Breaking into Cybersecurity
Advice
October 22, 2025
You can kickstart your cybersecurity career with proven steps.
Raelynn Grasso
20 Ways to Take Back Your Time
Advice
October 12, 2023
A wise person once said, “We all have the same 24 hours in a day.”
Jennifer Tomasovic
12 Weeks to a Stronger Resume with InternPLUS: Part II
Advice Career Advancement
September 11, 2023
This is the second installation of a three-part series about how to use the 12 weeks of summer to enhance your career experience and boost your chances of success.
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June Virtual Recruiter Session
Events
June 01, 2023
Looking to kick off your career goals this summer? Then, join us for the June Virtual Recruiter Session on June 23, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET.
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