The average graduate of the college class of 2018 owed $29,200 in student debt at the time they finished their degree. For grad students, that number can soar up to $160,000. That’s a lot of money, but increasing debt shouldn’t …
When people think of human resources or “HR” they might picture a mysterious hiring and firing department, or the downtrodden HR rep Toby from the NBC comedy “The Office.” But don’t be fooled—HR work can make for a great, challenging …
This is part of Federal Times’ ongoing series about the federal hiring process. For more information on how to get a federal job, read here.
Almost all federal job openings are listed through the official USAJobs website, which was created …
Society’s most challenging problems cannot be solved by government and nonprofits alone. The B Corp community works toward reduced inequality, lower levels of poverty, a healthier environment, stronger communities, and the creation of more high quality jobs with dignity and …
Working at a startup can be exciting. Startups are usually hyper-focused on growth, and the energy around you is full of unbridled ambition to disrupt an industry.
However, there’s another side to this very specific kind of company. They’re often …
The strong integration of social equity into research and training will help to ensure that new investment in green technology and infrastructure benefits all members of society.
“There are difficult questions that arise from a transformation of the electrical grid …
Each year management consultants in the United States receive more than $2 billion for their services.1 Much of this money pays for impractical data and poorly implemented recommendations.2 To reduce this waste, clients need a better understanding of what consulting assignments can …
Disney’s Mark Wilding goes off-script.
A weekly column for the Daily Collegian at UMass Amherst launched Mark’s career as a TV writer. His work includes landmark dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, where he is now Executive Producer and Head Writer. Here he is, in his …
Rachel White uses the power of the press for good.
Using the critical thinking and idealism she learned at UMass Amherst, Rachel is helping change the world through cultural journalism. Here she is, in her own words.
George Smith Jr. is a social superstar.
Drawing on the diversity of his UMass Amherst education, George has used his social media expertise to help global brands engage with customers. Here he is, in his own words.
