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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Top 100 companies hiring students on Handshake right now

Looking for your next internship or job? Wondering which companies are hiring? Look no further than the list below. Handshake is the #1 place employers recruit college students and new grads, and these are the top 100 companies looking to hire …

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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void (The Muse)

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job posting, taking …

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Your 2022 Guide to the Most Common Interview Questions and Answers

Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what questions a hiring manager would be asking you in your next job interview?

We can’t read minds, unfortunately, but we’ll give you the next best thing: a list of 50 of …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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7 Kinds of Questions to Ask at a Career Fair to Make a Great Impression

Let’s be honest: Walking into a career fair can be incredibly intimidating. Look at all those people who have the power to give you a job one day! Look at all those other people who want some of the very …

By Melissa Salva
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Attending a Virtual Career Fair? Here Are 10 Tips You Need to Know

Attending a virtual career fair on Handshake will give you an edge in landing that next job or internship. Employers who attend the fair want to hire students at your school—and they’ll host virtual sessions to find the students they want …

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Smart Woman Securities Presents Beyond Your Degree: Careers in Finance

Sponsored by Smart Woman Securities, the Beyond Your Degree: Careers in Finance day includes panels, faculty speakers, and student/alumni networking. It is aimed to share insight into the various career paths a degree in finance from UMass can take. We …

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StudioU offering free LinkedIn headshots for Isenberg students!

StudioU is back this fall, offering free LinkedIn headshots for Isenberg students – set yourself up for success!

StudioU will offer its services by appointment in the Chase Career Center on (most) Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and …

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Fall 2022 Public Accounting Firm Recruiting

Interested in obtaining a full-time or internship role with a public accounting firm?

Isenberg students are invited to participate in two premier recruiting events with the public accounting firms in fall 2022:

Isenberg Public Accounting Firm Info Session & Networking …

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5 Best Interview Tips for College Students

Hey, everybody, and welcome. My name is Jenn, and I’m a certified career coach here at Indeed with over 10 years of experience working with different job seekers, I’ve personally worked with hundreds of people from a variety of different …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
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Your 2022 Guide to the Most Common Interview Questions and Answers

Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what questions a hiring manager would be asking you in your next job interview?

We can’t read minds, unfortunately, but we’ll give you the next best thing: a list of 50 of …

By Melissa Salva
Melissa Salva Executive Director, Undergraduate Employer Relations & Operations
Read more