Rachel Snyder

Director, Graduate Career Development

Inclusive and approachable, Rachel (she/her) enjoys assisting students with professional development through career counseling and mentorship. She is passionate about building mutually beneficial partnerships for Isenberg students and employers to advance professional and organizational goals and outcomes. She holds an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst and a BA in Communication from the University of New Hampshire.

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7 Types of Data Visualizations and How To Use Them

The quest for valuable data has turned into a new-age gold rush in many industries. Companies mine information for insights that get turned into visualizations to help an audience understand and grasp the presented concepts. Learning to create data visualizations …

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What’s My “Personal Brand” and Why Do I Need One?

When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …

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Top 5 Analytical Skills to Set You Apart in Your Data Analytics Job

Carefully honed problem-solving skills and an analytical approach to your work can make you an excellent candidate for a position as a data analyst. These professionals offer valuable insights for companies in industries ranging from finance to entertainment. If you’re …

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How to Prep for Your Technical Interview: Advice From a Hiring Manager

Preparing for technical interviews can be daunting, but Hiring Manager and Lead Engineer Ashik Manandhar has conducted hundreds of technical interviews and is here to help! Read on for best practices to help you succeed before, during and after your …

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How to Ace Your Technical Interview – The Muse

Need to prepare for your upcoming technical interview? The Muse is here to help – click here for top tips and tricks!

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Jobseekers: These 4 Interview Responses Are BS That Hiring Managers See Right Through

Veteran career coach and hiring manager Amanda Augustine can assure you that interviewers can usually tell when a candidate is saying what they think that person wants to hear, rather than saying something that’s truthful and genuine.

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How to Stand Out at Virtual Career Fairs

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 …

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How to Navigate a Midlife Career Change: Step-by-Step Guide

A midlife career change can be challenging, but it might also be the best decision you ever make. Many mid-life professionals find themselves in declining industries like newspaper publishing or cable television and realize that the grass is greener in …

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5 Resume Mistakes Holding You Back—and How to Fix Them

You have the right skills, experience, and background, but no matter how many times you submit your resume for a role that looks to be a good fit, you're not getting any interviews. If this sounds familiar, know you're not …

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