Product Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

While a product manager vs. project manager job may seem like the same career, there are actually several differences. While it’s true that one manages products and the other projects, there’s much more to it.

So, what’s the difference between …

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Business Analyst vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

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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SBS in DC Semester Program

Have you heard?  SBS in DC will now be a semester-based program starting in Fall 2024!

Credits? Earn 12-15 credits for the semester

Deadlines? Applications will be due in January 2024 (more info to come)

Cost? The cost will be …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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New Leadership Opportunity – SBS Ambassador Program

The Pathways Center is excited to launch a new Ambassador Pilot Program to help develop new SBS student leaders. These leaders will work with the Assistant Dean and Executive Director of the Pathways Center and the Director of Student Success …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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9 job hunting tips for economically disadvantaged college and university students

Economically disadvantaged college and university students face a unique set of challenges when it comes to securing internships and early career opportunities. To help, we’ve gathered nine insightful tips from employment specialists, including career counselors.

Conduct Thorough Company and Role …

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20+ Top Fintech Companies of 2023

The top fintech companies use technology to automate or improve financial services. But what are fintech companies and what do they really do?

Some well-known companies, like Mastercard and Visa, are considered fintech businesses because they rely on technology to …

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The Key to Academic Excellence: YOU!

Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire, author of Teach Students How to Learn, describes metacognition as the process of thinking about your own thinking and being consciously aware of yourself as a problem solver. We all struggle with procrastination, and she suggests …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success - SBS
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It’s Career Fair Season – are you ready?

Career fairs are one of your best opportunities to speak directly to a recruiter.  Whether you are looking for internships or full-time jobs, this is a chance you don’t want to miss.

Starting in mid-September, the fall UMass career fair …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Fall Employer Recruiting Starts This Month

Whether you are a senior preparing for the job search, or a student thinking ahead to summer internships, please review the recruiting timeline below for the timelines of the different industries.

The corporate sector tends to do bulk of their …

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 Leadership Skills? Examples and Definition

If you’ve never had a professional job before, you might be wondering — how can I possibly have leadership skills? Yet you don’t need to hold a leadership position to have leadership skills. You can build these skills through academic projects, …

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