How to Kickstart a Career in Non-Profit HR

When people think of human resources or “HR” they might picture a mysterious hiring and firing department, or the downtrodden HR rep Toby from the NBC comedy “The Office.” But don’t be fooled—HR work can make for a great, challenging …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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Economics alum Mark Wilding’79, Executive Producer & Head Writer, Scandal

Disney’s Mark Wilding goes off-script.

A weekly column for the Daily Collegian at UMass Amherst launched Mark’s career as a TV writer. His work includes landmark dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, where he is now Executive Producer and Head Writer.  …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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STPEC alum Rachel White,’91, Director of Philanthropic Partnerships at The Guardian

Rachel White uses the power of the press for good.

Using the critical thinking and idealism she learned at UMass Amherst, Rachel is helping change the world through cultural journalism.  Here she is, in her own words.

https://profiles.umass.edu/video/rachel-white?_ga=2.117571209.1491725845.1601314529-1068933627.1509646283

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Exec. Director of Career and Professional Development, SBS
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