There’s a lot going on during your undergraduate years—and not all of it is directly tied to your future career. But at least part of going to college is about getting the skills you need to land your first job …
Are you feeling stuck in a boring and unfulfilling job? Or maybe you’re looking for a job but you’re not clear on which career direction you should pursue? No matter what stage of your career you find yourself in, career …
Financial technology (Fintech) is used to describe new tech that seeks to improve and automate the delivery and use of financial services. At its core, fintech is utilized to help companies, business owners and consumers better manage their financial operations, …
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The last few weeks of summer are an excellent time to update your resume with your summer job or internship, and to get it reviewed before the semester busyness sets in.
Even if you think your resume is good to …
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It isn’t easy to stand out at in-person job fairs, and leaving a lasting impression with employers at virtual job fairs can be just as challenging. However, if you follow the eight tips below, you’ll have no difficulty making meaningful …
Ian Dinnie and Kazmeria (Kassie) Breest, master’s students in the Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program at UMass Amherst, are applying the knowledge and skills they are developing in the DACSS program by working as research analysts in …
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The Data Analytics and Computational Social Science (DACSS) program was proud to have incoming Dean of the UMass College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) R. Karl Rethemeyer speak at the welcome session for their inaugural Diversity in Social Data …
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SBS in DC Spotlight: Farah Sabir
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Our SBS in DC cohort with Farah in the middle of the front row
As this summer in DC flies by, I’ve been reflecting on the many people who have made an impact …
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Are you thrilled by the idea of helping awesome brands create and then spread their message (while selling more product)? Do you want to learn shortcuts to devising winning client branding strategies and successful PR campaigns? Do you feel you …
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An accelerated Master’s degree option is an explicit arrangement of graduate admissions and courses and other requirements to enable a student to complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and a specified Master’s degree in less calendar time than would …
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