- Following 571
- Followers 5.9K
- Engagement 1.53%
- Avg likes 98
- Avg comments 3
About UMD Career Center
UMD Career Center (@umdcareercenter) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. The account has 5,874 followers and 1,106 published posts. Recent posts average 98 likes and 3 comments, an engagement rate of 1.53%.
UMD Career Center belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. UMD Career Center follows 571 accounts, so the audience is roughly 10 times the size of the list followed. UMD Career Center is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files UMD Career Center under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category.
The Instagram bio for UMD Career Center runs to 16 words across 3 lines. The bio mentions @univofmaryland. The latest activity Flinque has on record for UMD Career Center dates from May 2025.
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1,106 Posts
Of the 10 most recent posts shown for UMD Career Center, 8 are single images and 2 are carousels. That mix leans toward single images. UMD Career Center has built a substantial archive of 1,106 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 5.3 followers for each post published. UMD Career Center also keeps 13 story highlights on the profile. All 10 carry captions, averaging 194 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include students, umdgrad, support, graduation and terps. The captions tag #umdgrad, #terps, #universityofmaryland, #umdclassof2026 and #umd.
We are so grateful to our students who have dedicated their time and energy, despite competing academic priorities, to serve and support our mission to help our #Terps succeed in their career journeys!
Today, we are celebrating Pranav Raveendran!
Name: Pranav Raveendran
UCC Role: Graduate Assistant
Major: M.Eng in Software Engineering from Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering.
Quote:
“Hard work and perseverance may not always give immediate results, but consistency and belief in yourself always pay off in the long run. Every challenge along the way becomes a stepping stone toward something bigger.”
What’s next for you?
“I will be joining as a Software Development Engineer after graduation. I’m excited to begin this next chapter and apply everything I’ve learned at UMD in a fast-paced industry environment.”
His supervisor, Sharon Ousman, shared, "He is very talented and rose to the challenges of finding automated solutions to make the work of the career center more efficient. I will certainly miss him with his easy-going nature, attitude, and calm disposition."
We wish you all the best on your career journey, Pranav!
We'll be here if you need us! And, congratulations on completing your master's degree!
#UMDGrad
#UMDClassof2026
#UniversityofMaryland
#GradStudent
We are so grateful to our students who have dedicated their time and energy, despite competing academic priorities, to serve and support our mission to help our #Terps succeed in their career journeys!
Today, we are celebrating Ariel Balaban, MHS!
Name: Ariel Balaban
UCC Role: Graduate Assistant - SPG
Major: PhD in Behavioral and Community Health
Quote: "Don’t just lead by opinion, lead by example!"
What's next: "I intend to pursue a position conducting digital health communication research."
Her supervisor, Jodi Hammer, shared, "It has been a privilege to have worked alongside Ariel in providing career services to SPH Students this past year.
She is such an inspiration and has truly stepped up during a year that has been especially challenging for our students, all the while diligently working toward the completion and defense of her dissertation this June.
I’m so proud of her and wish her the very best in her next adventure!"
We wish you all the best on your career journey, Ariel!
We'll be here if you need us! And, congratulations on completing your PhD!
#UMDGrad
#UMDClassof2026
#UniversityofMaryland
#PHd
We are so grateful to our students who have dedicated their time and energy, despite competing academic priorities, to serve and support our mission to help our #Terps succeed in their career journeys!
Today, we are celebrating Maggie Krieg!
Name: Maggie Krieg
UCC Role: Peer Career Educator
Major: - Environmental Science and Policy
Quote: "When things get hard remember that Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus loves you".
What's next: "I will be working a part-time job this summer with the Maryland General Assembly."
Watching Maggie’s growth at the University Career Center, it’s clear she operates with a rare and grounded intentionality. She possesses an extraordinary kindness that is felt immediately by everyone she connects with, but especially in her role as a Peer Career Educator. Maggie has this unique ability to fuse a soft, caring soul with an unwavering strength, a balance reflected in her passion for environmental policy and her drive for real change. She proves that you can be deeply compassionate while remaining unshakably firm in your purpose. Maggie didn't just support her peers; she empowered them with a genuine spirit of service and a clear-eyed dedication. We are truly grateful to have had her warmth, her advocacy, and her kind-hearted actions on our team.
We wish you all the best on your career journey, Maggie.
We'll be here if you need us! And, congratulations on completing your undergraduate degree!
#UMDGrad
#UMDClassof2026
#UniversityofMaryland
Congratulations to our graduates and their achievements!
#UMD #UMDVets #UMDGrad #GoTerps #Veterans
We are so grateful to our students who have dedicated their time and energy, despite competing academic priorities, to serve and support our mission to help our #Terps succeed in their career journeys!
Today, we are celebrating Kendrick Carlos!
Name: Kendrick Carlos
Role: Peer Career Educator
Major: Electrical Engineering
Quote: “The University Career Center has honestly been an absolute pleasure to work at, and it has spoiled me with great coworkers and an amazing working environment that has raised my expectations for anywhere I work in the future.”
What’s next: “After a short break, I plan to begin working in an entry-level engineering position in a construction firm. Although I haven’t landed a specific job yet, with everything the University Career Center has taught me, I have no doubt I’ll be able to find something.”
Watching Kendrick’s stride at the University Career Center in his role as a Peer Career Educator, it’s clear he operates on a different frequency. He leads with an authentic intention and a level of grace that you just can’t teach; it’s simply who he is. He embodies that quiet leadership - the kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be deeply felt. He didn’t just give support; he guided his peers with a genuine soul and a spirit of service that is rare to find. Kendrick is proof that the most impactful leadership often happens in those quiet moments of intentional guidance. Truly grateful to have had his energy and his heart on our team.
We wish you all the best on your career journey, Kendrick.
We’ll be here if you need us! And, congratulations on completing your undergraduate degree!
#UMDGrad #UMDClassof2026 #UniversityofMaryland
We are so grateful to our students who have dedicated their time and energy, despite competing academic priorities, to serve and support our mission to help our #Terps succeed in their career journeys!
Today, we are celebrating Laylaa Suliman!
Name: Laylaa Suliman
UCC Role: Front Desk Assistant
Major: Public Health Science
Quote: I am really excited to close this chapter in my life and start a new one!
What's next for you?: I’ll be pursuing my Master's in Public Health Practice and Policy at UMD!
Laylaa, with four years dedicated to the center, we've seen your impact on the students who enter our doors. Your friendly approach and customer-first attitude helped your fellow Terps navigate our programs, events, and services. As a staff, we are grateful for your support of our mission, in particular your enthusiasm to pitch in during our busiest time of the semester, from compiling materials for our fairs to offering a helping hand with our programming.
We wish you all the best on your career journey, Laylaa. We'll be here if you need us! And, congratulations on completing your undergraduate degree!
#UMDGrad #UMDClassof2026 #UniversityofMaryland
We are so grateful to our students who have dedicated their time and energy, despite competing academic priorities, to serve and support our mission to help our #Terps succeed in their career journeys!
Today, we are celebrating Sarah Bean!
Name: Sarah Bean
UCC role: Maryland Administrator Pathways Intern
Major: English, Russian, and International Relations
Quote: "Interning at the Career Center has been nothing short of amazing. I have been supported every step of the way and was always encouraged to follow my passions. Everyone should definitely stop by the Career Center at least once before they graduate to take advantage of all the amazing things they do!"
Next steps: "Moving forward, I’ll be freelancing as a proofreader and editor for Penguin Random House. On top of that, I hope to find a full-time position in the fields of higher education or communications. I also plan to pursue photography more seriously after graduation, and am looking forward to some portrait sessions coming up!"
Sarah, we are thankful for your fearless energy in tackling a wide range of tasks, jobs, and objectives. You've tackled capturing memories at our events and crafted our iconic limited-edition Class of 2026 pin! You are a force of awesome, and we're fortunate to have you at our center. Best of luck on your next steps as you graduate.
We are grateful to you, Sarah, and we'll be here if you ever need the University Career Center!
#UMDGrad #UniversityofMaryland
Last week, we hosted Senior Day with the Career Center, a jam-packed event in Hornbake Plaza that included free professional photos 📷, grad photos with Testudo 🐢, free ice cream and popcorn 🍦🍿, a giveaway for a limited edition class of 2026 pin ✨ to undergrad students who completed the graduation survey, and an opportunity to leave a star behind with a message about your career journey ⭐.
We were so thrilled to see our grads join us for an evening of fun, and we wanted to send you all a big #TERP thank you for spending your time with us. We wish you all the best on the next steps of your career journey and are here to support you as alumni!
If you missed your chance at a limited edition pin, there's still an opportunity to complete the grad survey and stay connected by visiting careers.umd.edu/grad-survey to share your updates and access ongoing opportunities!
To our dedicated University Career Center staff and student employees, THANK YOU! Your energy and commitment to support Senior Day with the Career Center made all the difference for our students.
#UMDGrad #UMDClassof2026 #UMDGraduation
We are excited to offer the Professional Photo Booth 📸, a new free service for UMD undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Capture your professional headshot for platforms like LinkedIn, Handshake, your online portfolio, or any other professional contexts! 😎
This booth is made possible through the generous support of the Facilities Grant Fund and procured through collaboration between the University Career Center and the. 🙏
Students can access the Iris photo booth at the University Career Center Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by scheduling an appointment through their Handshake account. Undergraduate and graduate students who schedule an appointment via Handshake will have priority for the professional photo booth. Faculty, staff, and UMD alumni are welcome to drop by during operating hours, but priority is given to students with appointments.
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#UMD #UMDGrad #Universityofmaryland #CollegePark
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✨Be safe out there Terps, and contact us if you have any questions!✨
UMD Career Center's engagement
UMD Career Center's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.53%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 65 followers. An average post collects 98 likes and 3 comments, close to 33 likes for each comment.
Engagement rate
1.53%
- Avg likes
- 98
- Avg comments
- 3
- Interactions : followers
- 1 : 65
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Who is UMD Career Center?
UMD Career Center (@umdcareercenter) is a College & university creator on Instagram, also filed under Education & Career. UMD Career Center is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for UMD Career Center runs to 16 words across 3 lines.
How many followers does UMD Career Center have?
UMD Career Center has 5,874 followers on Instagram (5.9K). UMD Career Center follows 571 accounts, so the audience is roughly 10 times the size of the list followed. UMD Career Center has built a substantial archive of 1,106 posts.
What is UMD Career Center's engagement rate?
UMD Career Center's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.53%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 65 followers. An average post collects 98 likes and 3 comments, close to 33 likes for each comment.
What does UMD Career Center post about on Instagram?
Flinque files UMD Career Center under College & university, with Education & Career as a secondary category. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for UMD Career Center, 8 are single images and 2 are carousels. The 10 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for UMD Career Center repeatedly use the words students, umdgrad, support, graduation and terps. UMD Career Center's captions carry hashtags such as #umdgrad, #terps and #universityofmaryland. UMD Career Center writes those captions mainly in English. UMD Career Center keeps 13 story highlights, which open with a free Flinque account.
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UMD Career Center's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 5 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist UMD Career Center and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.
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