Resource of the Week: Academic Works – the UMass Scholarship Platform

Everyone could use extra help paying for college and all the expenses involved with being a student. AcademicWorks is just the resource to help support your financial needs! UMass scholarships of all kinds are housed in AcademicWorks. Whether you are …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Hedge Fund vs. Private Equity: What’s the Difference?

The main difference between a hedge fund vs. private equity firm is the types of investments they make. Private equity firms typically invest in private companies and see returns on investment by improving the company’s profits. On the other hand, …

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What Is Professional Development (and Why Does It Matter)?

School may be over, but learning is a lifelong process, especially if you want to move up the career ladder. Professional development plays a huge role in helping you advance in your chosen career. But what is professional development, and …

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Resource of the Week: Forage – Virtual Job Simulations from real employers

You can build your employability, and experience what it’s like to work at a range of world-leading companies, all from the comfort of
home!

Get a free taste of industry experience by completing short, real world, company-backed online projects provided …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a business analyst vs. data analyst? In some organizations, these roles are interchangeable. However, business analysts generally take a more comprehensive role, bridging the gap between data analysis and a business’s goals. On the other hand,

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What Is Career Readiness?

Being able to succeed in the workplace isn’t just about completing day-to-day tasks — it’s about working with others, managing your workload, communicating your results, and building your career. All of those skills are known as career readiness. 

Career readiness …

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Business/Finance/Tech sectors recruiting starts now for both summer ’24 and seniors graduating in May

Different industries recruit at different times of year!

If you are seeking a career in the business and/or tech sectors, start paying attention NOW, and getting your materials ready to apply for job and internship opportunities in the next few …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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What Are Critical Thinking Skills?

In the workplace, we’re constantly bombarded with new information to sort through and find solutions. Employers want to hire people who are good at analyzing these facts and coming to rational conclusions — otherwise known as critical thinking skills. Critical …

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Time on your hands this summer? Try our Virtual Job Simulations and build valuable skills employers are seeking.

If you’ve got time this summer and are getting bored, check out our Forage Virtual Job Simulations. Real-world well known companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, lululemon, BCG, and RedBull, just to name a few, have created opportunities for …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Private Equity vs. Investment Banking: What’s the Difference?

When companies want to raise funds, they often turn to investment banks and private equity firms to help them. The difference between private equity vs. investment banking is that private equity primarily focuses on private companies — the firm invests …

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