Future Jobs: 6 Green Careers Set to Grow in the Next Decade

From urban farming to sustainable design, young people could be set to enter a new world of work.

Look into the future here.

 

By Odessa Burkett
Odessa Burkett Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Humans of SBS: AFP Diversity Fellows

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I went to South Africa with SBS in the Summer of 2019. I was really nervous to be going across the world and I wasn’t sure what the summer would hold. Today, I can say that the experiences that …

By Odessa Burkett
Odessa Burkett Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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Top Jobs in the Real Estate Industry

Do you love looking at real estate, to the point where you understand the local market better than anyone else you know? If you combine this passion with a salesperson’s drive, an administrator’s attention to detail, and a genuine …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Advice from an Alum: End of College Cope

It’s been almost 4 years since I’ve graduated from UMass and I still miss it everyday. The community I found at UMass Amherst was truly special and if I could go back and do it all over I would in …

By Kevin Gambino
Kevin Gambino
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10 Best Entry-Level Finance Jobs for Graduates

Are you fascinated by money and the inner workings of financial markets? Are you someone who thinks in numbers? If so, a career in finance may be perfect for you.

The best jobs in finance offer higher-than-average salaries for college …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Find Out if a Sales Job is Right for You

There are many out there who may be wondering if a career in sales is right for them. Those who ask this question to themselves are often filled with apprehensions caused, in large part, by their personal experience with sales …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Getting Started in a Film or Television Career

One of the hardest things about starting a film or television career is getting that first job—but it doesn’t have to be that difficult, especially if you’re armed with the right information. Here you’ll find various articles and reference materials …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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10 Hot Legal Careers for Non-Lawyers

Most people think of lawyers when they consider a career in the legal field, but there are a number of other satisfying, lucrative law careers that don’t require an expensive, time-consuming education.

The legal market is thriving. Added regulations, economic …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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10 Things to do Before Finding an Advertising Job

So, you’ve decided you want a career in advertising. Everything you’ve read online and seen on TV and in the movies makes it seem like the perfect profession for you. Before you put in the groundwork of landing that advertising …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Why Writing Skills Are Important for Every Job—and How to Improve Yours

Have you ever sent an email no one seemed to understand that ended up derailing the timeline for an entire project? Or written a report that you then had to explain verbally to everyone after they read it?

Even if …

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