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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This Thursday: Q&A with Amir Moini ’11, Employer Branding Lead, Netflix UMass Communication Alum

Join UMass Comm alum Amir Moini ’11, for this Industry Speaker online event. Go behind the scenes at Netflix and hear what it’s like to work for the innovative streaming giant. There will also be discussion about the impact of …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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How to Get Involved with Virtual Volunteering

Want to make a difference from the comfort of your own couch? Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, reproductive rights, or alleviating worldwide hunger, there’s probably a virtual volunteer opportunity out there for you.

Many of us are a year …

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Sisterhood at Work | Women Supporting Women

Today is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. There’s still lots of work to be done to ensure that women (and especially women of color) achieve equality in the workplace—but …

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Jumpstarting Your Legal Internship Search: Government Roles

One benefit to pursuing a career in the legal field is that the opportunities are limitless—private practice, in-house, academia, nonprofit legal work, prosecution, government—and the list goes on. One area that should not be overlooked is he federal government—interning with …

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