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Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 Employer Industry Weeks

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the UMW Career Center will not be hosting a traditional Job & Internship Fair during the Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 semesters. Instead, we invite you to participate in one of our virtual Industry Weeks.

Employers can sign up for a one hour time slot to host a virtual session during their week. During this time, employers will have the opportunity to pitch their organization, discuss job and internship opportunities, and then take questions from students and alumni. We encourage employers to be creative in their presentation approaches. Consider panels, AMAs (Ask me Anything), or office tours. Career Center staff can facilitate/co-host these sessions via Zoom OR employers can choose to use their own platforms. If interested, we can also record these sessions to store on the Career Center website for students who were unable to attend. For more tips on virtual sessions, click here.

We will be prioritizing employers who are currently offering jobs and internships, or are planning to offer them in the fall. However, we are aware that there is uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you feel that you do not fit into one of the industries or areas listed below, consider hosting an individual virtual event. Employers should post opportunities in Handshake prior to their industry week so that students can review prior to the session.

These weeks will be heavily marketed, specifically to the majors related to the industry.

We currently have the following weeks planned:

Fall 2020

  • Business, Consulting, and Management Week: 9/7 – 9/11
  • Meet the Accounting Firms Week: 9/14 – 9/18 (please email kwhitacr@umw.edu to sign up for this COB event)
  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Week: 9/28 – 10/2
  • Government and Law Week: 10/12 – 10/16

Spring 2021: NOTE: We have hit employer capacity for all of our Spring Industry Weeks. You may still complete the interest form but are not guaranteed a time slot.

  • Arts & Creative Careers Week: 2/8 – 2/12
  • NGO & Non-Profit Week: 2/22 – 2/26
  • Business, Consulting, and Management Week: 3/22 – 3/26

Questions? Contact Rose Maddox at rwagner@umw.edu.

Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Employer Industry Week Interest Form

  • Your Name * Required
  • What types of positions are you currently recruiting for? * Required
  • Please descibe the status of your open positions

  • Virtual Session Details

  • Please Choose An Industry Week * Required
    NOTE: We have hit employer capacity for all of our Spring Industry Weeks. You may still complete this interest form but are not guaranteed a time slot.
  • Do we have your permission to record your virtual session? * Required
    Recordings will be posted on Youtube and/or the Career Center website so that a wider audience of students and alumni can watch.

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Please book an appointment, give us a call at 540-654-5646, or stop by the Center for Career and Professional Development (UC Suite 206) to make an appointment. For quick and easy questions, feel free to email us at ccpd@umw.edu.
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