UMass Get Hired! Career Fair Wednesday, 4/24

Get Hired 2024! All Majors Career Fair
Wednesday, April 24th 12:00-4:00pm
Campus Center Auditorium (bottom floor)

Who should attend?
Any student looking for a full-time job or summer internship. Most employers are looking for students ready to start a full-time …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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You may have decided your career path lies in business, but you aren’t sure exactly what you want to do. While you enjoy examining data and drawing conclusions, you also like following through and making sure certain projects are complete. …

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