Pushing open the heavy doors of Thompson Hall, it can be so easy to feel lost on campus. What am I doing here? Why don’t I love my classes? What clubs should I join? How do I start planning for …
We encourage you to explore the variety of content areas on our new SBS Pathways website, whether exploring academics, checking out our various Career Communities to learn all about different industries, learning about our Signature Programs like the Academic Fellows …
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The first all-women (cis and trans) and non-binary students’ hackathon in Western Massachusetts.
Over the course of 24 hours, hackathon participants are encouraged to learn and develop new technical skills, network with sponsor company representatives, and innovate with passion. If …
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As you look for jobs—particularly admin jobs such as executive assistant or office manager—you may see that employers are looking for administrative skills. And for good reason: Businesses can’t run without them. “Focusing on administrative skills can transform average companies …
Are you a senior in SBS, and lots of your friends in CICS or Isenberg are deep in the job application/interviewing process?
Are you feeling stressed by this? Take a breath, and then take note:
Different industries recruit at different …
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Google docs are nice, but sheesh – that formatting can be a bear sometimes – especially when you are trying to write a resume. Things are so much easier with Word!
Do yourself a favor and download Microsoft Office for …
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Dr. Genevieve “Ginny” Chandler’s research and work focuses on resilience, which she defines as “recognizing your internal and external supports to manage stress.” She joins UMass Dignity and Respect in Action to talk about her concept of resilience and how …
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Featuring: CMASS
See the timeline of historical events that contributed to the creation of cultural centers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst beginning in 1968.
The project, which began in 2018, seeks to equip interested undergraduate students with the skills …
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At the time of writing, women are the CEOs of 41 companies of the Fortune 500; for anyone not looking to do math today, that's about 8%. And that distressingly low number is actually higher than its ever been. The …
Yes, the top consulting firms hire large numbers out of HBS, Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, et al year in and year out. And yes, firms do give preference to their target schools.
But, there is a pathway you can take to …
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