Career Opportunities for First Generation Students

A Career Road Map for First-Generation Professionals

Hear from other first-generation college students and graduates about how they found support through college and marketed their experiences to employers. You’ll get practical strategies for how to network and find mentors, and advice to help you find career success!

By Mary [uConnect]
Mary [uConnect] Customer Success Manager
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4 Simple Money Management Tips for Students

With inflation on the rise, the cost of basic necessities—from food and clothing to gas and electricity—is going up. This means that, in addition to pandemic stress, students now have to deal with an elevated cost of living. So, to …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Common Money Mistakes College Students Can Avoid

If you're just entering college, then you're probably about to start managing money on your own for the first time ever. Learning how to handle all of life's little expenses involves a major learning curve that you should prepare for …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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First-generation students should use information interviewing as part of their job search

One of the disadvantages that a first-generational student has when searching for a part-time, seasonal, internship, or entry-level job is a lack of a built-in network. Given that their parents didn’t go to college, it is less likely that they’ll …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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When employers say they want to hire diverse students, what do they mean?

Diversity in higher education encompasses a broad range of identities and backgrounds, including:

BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color): This term recognizes and emphasizes the unique experiences of black and indigenous communities in the context of broader racial and …

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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!

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How to Be a Good Mentee and Mentor

Taught by Emilie Aries
Mentorship can make a difference to anyone’s career—mentees and mentors alike. While they’re often thought of as being one-sided, these…

Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence

Taught by Emilie Aries
If you’ve ever found yourself feeling unworthy of promotions, opportunities, or accolades; constantly worried about being discovered as a fraud…

Managing Your Personal Finances

Taught by Jane Barratt
For many of us who are not financial professionals, worrying about money and saving for the future can be a…

Overcome Overthinking

Taught by Melody Wilding
While the act of overthinking usually feels like work, it’s more often the opposite. The more we delay action to…

Uncovering Your Authentic Self at Work

Taught by Kenji Yoshino
Despite decades of diversity and inclusion efforts, people sometimes feel forced to choose between being included and being themselves. Join…

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Those who experience imposter syndrome often believe they are inferior to others or have faked their way into positions despite…

Embracing Unexpected Change

Taught by Todd Dewett
When we’re caught off guard by a job loss or the crumbling of a personal relationship, it can be tough…

Efficient Time Management

Taught by Chris Croft
View Chris’s LinkedIn Newsletter Did you know that if you save just one hour per week, you could gain a…

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.

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.

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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

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