Melissa Salva

Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations

As Executive Director of Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations, Melissa is focused on empowering Isenberg undergraduates to develop the insights, experience and connections to pursue personally meaningful careers throughout their lives, as well as providing a best-in-class recruiting experience for Isenberg’s employer partners. She has worked at the Chase Career Center for over ten years, starting as a Career Advisor in 2012. Prior to joining Chase, Melissa spent 12 years working in corporate human resources, including university relations, executive development, and learning and development. She earned her B.A. in Psychology and her M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of Virginia. Melissa is an avid armchair traveler and animal lover who spends much of her spare time with her rescued dogs and cat.

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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is the very …

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Internship Photo Contest 2023

Enter the UMass Career Hub’s 2023 Internship Photo Contest! Students of all years and majors are encouraged to participate. Prizes will be awarded to the top 5 entries.

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Which Wall Street Firms Are Best for Racial and Ethnic Diversity?

This past fall, Vault surveyed more than 3,000 investment banking professionals. We asked them to rate and comment on their firms' benefits, compensation, culture, hours, and training, among other workplace factors. We also asked them to rate and comment on …

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10 of The Highest Paying Jobs for Early Career Candidates

When you’re young, it’s hard not to think about money. Money you want to spend, money you want to invest, money you want to share with your family, and money that you want to earn. Depending on who you are …

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Student Spotlight: Melissa Cai, Management ’22

Q: Outside of classes, what clubs/activities are you involved in here at Isenberg/UMass?
A: At Isenberg, I am a member of Women in Business and was part of the marketing committee my sophomore year. Outside of Isenberg, I am a …

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Why Wall Street Loves Military Veterans

Although work-life balance is getting better on Wall Street, entry-level investment banking positions are still incredibly grueling. Working 100 hours a week for several weeks in a row is not uncommon. Nor is feeling immense pressure to turn something around …

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JC Penney Suit-Up Event

The JC Penney Suit-Up Event is a fantastic opportunity to purchase professional attire at a steep discount! To receive an extra 30% off Suit-Up Coupon, text GOUMASS to 67292. Purchases can be made online or in person from March 1st …

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Sign Up for VITA 2023 – All Majors Welcome!

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10 Ways to Maintain Job and Internship Search Momentum During Winter Break

If you have not yet secured a job or internship for next summer, you may be worried about fielding questions from family members during the holidays.

Isenberg’s Office of Career Success understands that you may be anxious about these conversations, …

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The Best Ways to Talk About Your Strengths and Weaknesses in a Job Interview

There’s a whole lot of talking about yourself that goes on in an interview. It’s a barrage of “I”s and “me”s that would be inappropriate in so many other contexts. And one of the most stressful spotlights on you might …

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