Rebecca Bell

Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS

Rebecca Bell is the Associate Director of Career and Professional Development in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. She meets with undergraduate students in all SBS majors to help with career exploration and to help develop their plans for next steps in their college journey. Rebecca previously worked in the non-profit and international sectors, and has worked on projects in several different countries. She also directs the SBS in DC internship program and loves spending time in DC and exploring other places.

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22 Lessons From Stacey Abrams on Fear, Ambition, and Getting It Done

You know her from her historic work and string of trailblazing firsts in politics. Stacey Abrams became the first woman to lead either party in the Georgia state legislature, the first Black leader in the state’s House of Representatives, and …

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Ask Alexis | Should I Include Potentially Controversial Volunteer Experience On My Resume?

Dear Ask Alexis,

Over the last few years, I’ve been doing quite a bit of volunteering. I’m concerned, however, that some of my stints may be just a little controversial depending on the organization I’m applying to work for now …

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UMass Amherst’s Office of National Scholarship Advisement
invites you to a
RESUME FEEDBACK
POP-UP STATION

Interested in applying for a national scholarship but not sure which ones best fit your experience and career goals? Stop by the Resume Feedback Pop-Up …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Will Your Activism Clash with Your Career?

By Kelsey Alpaio: Associate Editor, Harvard Business Review

As much as we want to dedicate ourselves fully to the causes that we’re passionate about, it’s not always possible. Isaias Hernandez, an environmental educator and creator of Queer Brown Vegan (QBV), knows …

By Kelsey Alpaio
Kelsey Alpaio Associate Editor
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Top 10 skills required in international development and for overseas jobs

This Development Aid Editorial offers some important information about key skills to succeed in an international career

The international development sector offers one of the most desirable career paths which means there will always be plenty of competition that you …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Considering a Year of Service? Check Out These Resources

If you are considering a year (or two) of service after graduation, there are a lot of great options out there. Doing a year of service is an excellent way to get hands-on experience and explore different career opportunities, as …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Professional Presentation | How to Build and Share Your Story

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Professional presentation—how you choose to build and share your professional story—is a major factor that can shape your career in the social-impact sector. Whether you are exploring pathways for growth at your current organization or seeking new …

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How I Chose My Major: Peer Advising Intern Kaego NDIweka

As I am about a month into my senior year and finishing all my Political Science requirements this semester, I think back to how much I changed from my freshman year to now. It has been a long and interesting …

By Kaego NDIweka
Kaego NDIweka SBS Peer Advising Intern
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Tips from an International Transfer Student: Navigating UMass

Hello! My name is Patricia Pasin, and I am an international transfer student. Before I begin this post, I want to remind you that you are great! I hope this post is going to be a helpful resource for you.

By Patricia Pasin
Patricia Pasin
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A Look Back at My SBS in DC Experience: Lizette Sta. Maria

In her latest blog post, Admissions blogger Lizette Sta. Maria reflects on her time in the SBS in DC program this past summer.

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My cohort waves goodbye to me

It’s been a month since I pulled an all-nighter—struggling to …

By Lizette Sta. Maria
Lizette Sta. Maria
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