Finance

Are you ready for the 2022-2023 recruiting season? Looking for hiring trends in your industry? Curious about jobs and career paths in finance? You can find all of these things and more by clicking on the red menu bar below.

Fall 2022 Public Accounting Firm Recruiting

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 Event – Sept. 8th, 6:30-8:00 p.m.; Flavin Aud. (Isenberg 137)
  • Isenberg Virtual Career Day 2022 – Sept. 28th; 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Handshake

CLICK THE GRAPHIC BELOW to access the full Fall 2022 Public Accounting Recruiting Guide:

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Explore Careers in Your Industry

Use the Vault Guides below as well as our “Insights Into Your Industry” database search tool to explore career paths and to find top skills and hiring trends in your industry.

Guides to Jobs in Your Industry

Take a look at these many guides by Vault to learn about industry trends, career paths, and more.

Vault Guide to Investment Management Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Investment Management Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Venture Capital Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Venture Capital Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Real Estate Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Real Estate Jobs, Third Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Private Equity Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Private Equity Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Mutual Funds Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Mutual Funds Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Vault Guide to Investment Banking Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Investment Banking Jobs, Second Edition

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

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Insights into Your IndustryIn partnership withLightcast logo

Use this database and search tool to get up-to-date data on companies, job titles, and top skills for your industry.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Gain Industry Skills and Experience

Check out the opportunities below for real-world experience through a company-sponsored micro-internship or take a LinkedIn course to learn valuable new skills.

Real-World Work Experience

Check out these 5-6 hour virtual work programs with Fortune 500 companies. These programs are free and can become part of your resume or even lead to a job interview!

Global Private Bank Virtual Experience Program
JPMorgan Chase


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Insurance
Aon


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Private Equity and Finance
Weil


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Skilling Up with LinkedIn Learning

Look through this selection of courses from LinkedIn and learn new skills as well as brush up on in-demand business skills.

Excel Modeling Tips and Tricks

Excel Modeling Tips and Tricks

Michael McDonald
Excel is the most widely used data analysis software on the market, but many people in business are not using…
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Excel for Investment Professionals

Excel for Investment Professionals

Michael McDonald
Do you manage a portfolio of stocks or securities? Microsoft Excel offers professionals in the investment industry with a bevy…
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Financial Modeling Foundations

Financial Modeling Foundations

Michael McDonald
By distilling key information regarding cash flow levels and risks, financial modeling helps decision-makers make informed choices based on data…
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Blockchain Basics

Blockchain Basics

Jonathan Reichental
View Jonathan’s LinkedIn Newsletter Blockchain technology demands attention. And it’s not just due to the way it revolutionized monetary transactions.…
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Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements

Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements

Earl Stice
Financial reports are not just summaries of the past—they also include predictions for the future. In fact, most financial institutions…
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Working with Recruiters to Get a Job

Working with Recruiters to Get a Job

Jenny Foss
While most job seekers know that recruiters—or headhunters—exist, many don’t understand what recruiters do or how they can help make…
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Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Tatiana Kolovou
What makes a compelling presentation? A presentation that is built on strong research, tailored to your audience’s interests, and designed…
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Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence

Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence

Tatiana Kolovou
Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you…
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PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides

PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides

Heather Ackmann
Designed for non-designers, this course introduces average business professionals to key design components and requirements for purposeful PowerPoint slide design.…
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Inclusive Leadership

Inclusive Leadership

Dr. Shirley Davis
Join global workforce management expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she shares how to create and lead an organization that leverages…
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Access Resources & News

Find Isenberg-approved resources below for your professional development and get the latest career news, tips, and advice.

Professional Development Resources

Take a look at these resources to help you learn about what’s needed to succeed in your industry.

Fall 2022 Public Accounting Recruiting Guide

Fall 2022 Public Accounting Recruiting Guide

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Investment Banking Resources

Investment Banking Resources

This resource was developed by the finance career coach, Kim Figueroa. It includes annotated links to some of the TOP …

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Great Career Conversations the TIARA Way

Great Career Conversations the TIARA Way

Developed by Steve Dalton, the author of The Two Hour job Search, this method will help you structure your thoughts …

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Careers in Finance 101

Careers in Finance 101

Written by Chase Career Center’s Kimberly Figueroa, this guide will introduce you to some of the top industry and functional …

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Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Occupational Outlook Handbook (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Career Insights for Finance Majors

Career Insights for Finance Majors

Use this handy document to jump start your career research! Use the company names and job titles in this resource as …

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Career News & Advice

Read up on hiring trends, job search tactics, and tips from experts.

7 Kinds of Questions to Ask at a Career Fair to Make a Great Impression

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

Insights into Your Industry: Finance

Smart Woman Securities Presents Beyond Your Degree: Careers in Finance

StudioU offering free LinkedIn headshots for Isenberg students!

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Join Clubs & Professional Orgs

Get involved by joining one of the organizations below, including Isenberg student clubs and professional organization connected to your industry and interests.

Isenberg Student Clubs

Find a club that is related to your industry, can help with your professional development, or simply connects you with other Isenberg students.

Minutemen Alternative Investment Fund

Minutemen Equity Fund

Minutemen Fixed Income Fund

Smart Woman Securities

UMass Investment Banking Club

UMass Investment Club

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Professional Organizations

Learn about and maybe even join a professional organization in your industry. Professional organizations sponsor conferences, publish articles and magazines, and sometimes
offer networking events relevant to your industry and special interests.

Isenberg Sales Club

CFA Institute

Financial Planning Association (FPA)

Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)

Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA)

The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business (IMA)

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Location

Email
careersuccess@isenberg.umass.edu
Address

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

About Us

Office of Career Success

Assistant Dean Holly Lawrence

Executive Director and Executive Coach Nic Wegman

Director of Undergraduate Career Services Melissa Salva

Director of Internships Kim Figueroa

Assistant Director Career Development Rachel Snyder

Assistant Director Career Development Dave Wells

Career Coach Tom Patria

Recruitment Manager Noelle Menard

Business Communication Professor Brian Hentz

Chase Career Center Hours

M 8:30am-5pm
T 8:30am-5pm
W 8:30am-5pm
TH 8:30am-5pm
F 8:30am-5pm