Listen "Inside Internships: Gaining Skills that Set You Apart (in unexpected ways) | Ep 10 UMBC Careers Unleashed"
Episode Synopsis
🎙️ Inside Internships dives into real UMBC student stories—how Kayla and Anil navigated their internships in unexpected ways and turned them into game-changing career experiences. From graphic design at a top research lab to operations and political science at a major financial firm, they share how you can apply your major in creative and unconventional ways.💡 Get inspired by real-world advice on landing internships, using transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, leadership, and Excel, and making the most of every opportunity—even if it’s not your dream job (yet).Whether you're in STEM, social sciences, arts, or humanities, this episode offers practical tips for: ✔️ Finding internships without a 4.0 GPA ✔️ Building a powerful skill set (teamwork, adaptability, data analysis, and more) ✔️ Rethinking what your career path could look like🔗 Plus, check out our article on unconventional internships for even more inspo.Perfect for college students, transfer students, and early-career explorers looking to unlock the full value of their degree.Continue the conversation with Kayla and Anil in Episode 5: Non-linear internships! https://youtu.be/RguJTgEijm0@umbc @UMBCCareersThanks for listening to UMBC Careers Unleashed. If you have other questions about the job search or figuring out your career path, please comment, like, and subscribe. We are taking questions throughout the year and will be answering them here every other week. This podcast is sponsored by UMBC Career Center, Recording and Production by Judson Asomani, Directed by Marykate Conroy, Music and Intro by Isaiah Dunn, Hosted by Stephanie Taylor Okoukoni with co host and collaborator, Isaiah Dunn, Graphics by Dustin Eby, Sam Nguyen, and Tolulupe Ajabade.