Women in the Workforce

SBS supports students identifying as female and/or those
interested in information related to women in the workforce.
Important resources, experiences, and opportunities are listed below.

Informational Interviewing GuideShare This: Share Informational Interviewing Guide on FacebookShare Informational Interviewing Guide on LinkedInShare Informational Interviewing Guide on X
WHAT IS AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW?
An informational interview is a conversation with a professional in an industry, field, company, or …

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HandshakeShare This: Share Handshake on FacebookShare Handshake on LinkedInShare Handshake on X
UMass students use Handshake, the leading career platform used at over 1000 colleges and more than 500,000 employers. Used by …

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Networking How-To GuideShare This: Share Networking How-To Guide on FacebookShare Networking How-To Guide on LinkedInShare Networking How-To Guide on X
Networking does not have to be scary or intimidating! Learn how to best use your curiosity and career goals to …

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Preparing for the Interview GuideShare This: Share Preparing for the Interview Guide on FacebookShare Preparing for the Interview Guide on LinkedInShare Preparing for the Interview Guide on X
Learn how to approach an interview confidently by utilizing our step-by-step interview guide.

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Office of National Scholarships (ONSA)Share This: Share Office of National Scholarships (ONSA) on FacebookShare Office of National Scholarships (ONSA) on LinkedInShare Office of National Scholarships (ONSA) on X
The Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) at UMass helps students (and alumni who are not currently in grad school) …

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Connect UMass: Alumni NetworkingShare This: Share Connect UMass: Alumni Networking on FacebookShare Connect UMass: Alumni Networking on LinkedInShare Connect UMass: Alumni Networking on X
A dynamic platform for personal and professional conversations and growth, Connect UMass links alumni with one another and with current students, creating …

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17 Websites to use in Searching For A Job In The Social Enterprise or Nonprofit SectorShare This: Share 17 Websites to use in Searching For A Job In The Social Enterprise or Nonprofit Sector on FacebookShare 17 Websites to use in Searching For A Job In The Social Enterprise or Nonprofit Sector on LinkedInShare 17 Websites to use in Searching For A Job In The Social Enterprise or Nonprofit Sector on X
Looking for a job can be an overwhelming process, especially when looking for something that matches your passion for meaning, …

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Commonwealth Honors College (CHC)Share This: Share Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) on FacebookShare Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) on LinkedInShare Commonwealth Honors College (CHC) on X
The CHC provides a diverse community of academically talented students at UMass Amherst with extensive opportunities for analysis, research, professional …

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IT MinorShare This: Share IT Minor on FacebookShare IT Minor on LinkedInShare IT Minor on X
Students in non-technical majors can benefit from adding the IT Minor to their academic plan.  Our approach is to encourage …

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Office of National Scholarships (ONSA)

The Office of National Scholarship Advisement (ONSA) at UMass helps students (and alumni who are not currently in grad school) …

Commonwealth Honors College (CHC)

The CHC provides a diverse community of academically talented students at UMass Amherst with extensive opportunities for analysis, research, professional …

Women in the Workforce

Featured Articles

Why Negotiating is Crucial for Women

Dr. Genny Beemyn Discusses Gender Diversity and Allyship

Brittany Justin ’18 (Sociology) lays the foundation for graduate school with summer internship

Featured Alumni

Experiential Opportunities

Domestic Exchange

Study Abroad

SBS Shadows – Spend a Day With an Alum in their Workplace Over Winter Break

SBS Peer Advising Opportunities

Student Life

Organizations & Professional Associations

Leading Women of Tomorrow

Her Campus at UMass Amherst

Student Success Stories

Resume Writing: Hyping Yourself Professionally

Brittany Justin ’18 (Sociology) lays the foundation for graduate school with summer internship

Stephanie Murray has a story to tell

Behind the Leader: Sarah Carroll

Featured Resources

Informational Interviewing Guide

Handshake

Networking How-To Guide

Preparing for the Interview Guide

Office of National Scholarships (ONSA)

Connect UMass: Alumni Networking

17 Websites to use in Searching For A Job In The Social Enterprise or Nonprofit Sector

Commonwealth Honors College (CHC)

IT Minor

Research Opportunities

Office of National Scholarships (ONSA)

Commonwealth Honors College (CHC)

Featured Videos

Jaida Fonfield ’21, Economics, Launches Women’s Pantsuit Company Sinclaire

Behind the Leader: Michelle Chung

Women in the Workforce

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Featured Alumni

Experiential Opportunities

Domestic Exchange

Study Abroad

SBS Shadows – Spend a Day With an Alum in their Workplace Over Winter Break

SBS Peer Advising Opportunities

Student Life

Organizations & Professional Associations

Leading Women of Tomorrow

Her Campus at UMass Amherst

Student Success Stories

Resume Writing: Hyping Yourself Professionally

Brittany Justin ’18 (Sociology) lays the foundation for graduate school with summer internship

Stephanie Murray has a story to tell

Behind the Leader: Sarah Carroll

Featured Resources

Research Opportunities

Featured Videos

Jaida Fonfield ’21, Economics, Launches Women’s Pantsuit Company Sinclaire

Behind the Leader: Michelle Chung