Professional Advice

15 Words to Help You Ace Your Interview

15 Words to Help You Ace Your Interview

The excitement of an impending interview can be overwhelming.

Your imagination overflows with thoughts of what might be – to the extent that you forget that you need to pass a series of …

By Resume.io
Use professional field-tested resume templates that follow the exact "resume rules" employers look for. Easy to use and done within minutes!
Read more

45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

When you outline an accomplishment on your resume, why use a bland (and often meaningless) adjective when you can deploy a powerful action verb to add some depth?

Thoughtful action verbs …

By Resume.io
Use professional field-tested resume templates that follow the exact "resume rules" employers look for. Easy to use and done within minutes!
Read more

How Employers View Your LinkedIn Profile?

Wondering how your LinkedIn profile factors into hiring decisions?

In a 2020 survey, 67 percent of recruiters said they used the professional social media platform to recruit candidates. Another 67 percent noted they perused candidates’ LinkedIn profiles before extending hiring …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

Career Development: How To Stay Ahead Of The Curve In A Competitive Workplace In 2024

It’s common to feel secure after working in a company for many years. Even if you haven’t stayed at the same workplace for long, you may still feel confident about your expertise and the ability to keep the job. But, …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

When to Apply For Summer Internships: A Timeline

You may have a stellar internship resume, a polished cover letter, and prepared answers to interview questions. But do you know when to start the internship application process? Knowing when to apply for an internship is necessary to increase your …

Read more

Common Job Interview Questions and Answers (Sample PDF)

Congrats! The hiring manager was impressed with your application and wants to schedule a job interview with you. Taking a look at these common job interview questions and answers can help you prepare.

Common Job Interview Questions and Answers (Sample …

Read more

6 Ways Colleges Can Better Support Female Student Veterans

Women make up a significant portion of the military-connected students we serve, whether we see them in our veterans’ lounges or not (and often, the answer is not).

Read the full article at HigherEd Military here.

By Noelle Menard
Noelle Menard Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Read more

Buying Professional Attire on a Budget

Read Study in the USA’s tips on how to update your professional wardrobe without overspending. It’s easier than you may think!

Click here to read their advice.

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
Read more

Hard Work Alone Doesn’t Get Women Promoted — But Here’s What Will

Running Fairygodboss, I hear a lot of opinions about what women should do in order to be successful.

Most of it is amazingly helpful and thoughtful. But sometimes, I hear things that are well-intentioned but worrisome (and potentially misleading) in …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

Networking for Better Opportunities: Land a Job By Socializing

Recent studies underscore the significance of networking in career progression, with over 80% of individuals securing job opportunities through this channel. Such statistics vividly emphasize the significant role that networking plays in professional development.

Despite the wealth of opportunities the …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more

Sidebar

Location

Address

Office of Career Success
Chase Career Center, Suite N207
Isenberg School of Management
UMass Amherst
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003

Office Hours

Monday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30 pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30 pm

Click here to make a career coaching appointment.