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Isenberg Professional Development Resources

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

I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. How do I get an internship?
Click HERE for the sport industry job boards, professional league timelines, and a detailed list of top sport agencies! Also …
Internship Credit Information

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER YOUR SPRING 2024 INTERNSHIP WAS FEBRUARY 7 2024

THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER YOUR SUMMER …

Getting Started with TeamWork Online

TeamWork Online Profile Set Up Video Overview HERE
TeamWork Online Tutorial On How To Use The Platform HERE.

Steps to …

McCormack Department of Sport Management Fellowships & Scholarships

Access Fellowships and Rotational Programs HERE
McCormack Department of Sport Management Scholarships
George and Sherry Dickerman Family Scholarship (Sport Management) – …

McCormack Dept of Sport Management: Office Hours Spring 2024

Brett Albert

Mondays from 1:15-2:15 PM, Tuesdays from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.

No need to book, just drop by my office.

Registration Help

With registration around the corner your sport management professors wanted to make sure you could access useful information to help …

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.

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

To get started, watch our tours of this tool for undergrads or grad students to help you in your search.

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.)


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 Politics, Public Policy, and Activism Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Sales Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Media and Entertainment Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Sports Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Information Technology Jobs, Third Edition

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

Vault Guide to Retail Jobs, Third Edition

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

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!

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.

Top 10 Skills for Quantitative Analysts

Taught by Ben Sullins
So, you want to work as a quantitative analyst, but what skills do you need to get there? In this…

Transform Your Personal Brand

Taught by Madecraft
What’s the secret to building your brand to accelerate your professional career? In this course, join strategic marketing expert Kelli…

Talent Is Universal. Opportunity is Not

Taught by Boston Consulting Group
Can reducing the obstacles to global migration have a tangible benefit for businesses? Join Johann Harnoss, associate director for innovation…

Digital Marketing Trends

Taught by Martin Waxman
View Martin’s LinkedIn Newsletter Stay up to date on the latest trends in digital marketing. In this biweekly series, marketing…

Nano Tips for Building Soft Skills with Elayne Fluker

Taught by Elayne Fluker
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Power BI Data Dashboards

Taught by Helen Wall
View Helen’s LinkedIn Newsletter Power BI is a powerful data analytics application for modeling data and creating data visualizations. To…

Building Better Digital Habits for Focus and Well-being

Taught by Chris Flack
In today’s world, we’re constantly surrounded by screens and devices. For all their benefits, they can also have a negative…

Experiencing Culture Change: 8 Strategies to Set Yourself Up for Success

Taught by Erin Shrimpton
When organizational culture is changing, how does it impact you, and how can you prepare yourself to succeed? In this…

Python for Data Science Essential Training Part 1

Taught by Lillian Pierson, P.E.
Python for Data Science Essential Training is one of the most popular data science courses at LinkedIn Learning. It has…

Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy

Taught by Catherine Mattice Zundel
Become a strategic HR partner in the success of your organization. Metrics can help you assess the cost and impact…

Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning

Taught by Wayne Cascio
No company can achieve sustained success without a strong, capable leader at the helm. But what happens when a key…

How to Source and Secure Influencer Brand Deals

Taught by Knowable
As the creator economy booms, competition for brand sponsorships is more intense than ever. So how do creators get an…

Design Thinking: Implementing the Process

Taught by Chris Nodder
You, or someone in your management chain, thinks that design thinking is the answer to all your problems. Now it’s…

Planning Your Career and Your Life

Taught by Chris Croft
View Chris’s LinkedIn Newsletter Determining what you want for yourself, both professionally and personally, is an ongoing challenge. This course…

Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams (2020)

Taught by Heather Severino
Microsoft Teams is the communication and teamwork hub of Office 365. Teams brings together the conversations, files, and meetings that…

Learning Personal Branding

Taught by Chelsea Krost
You are the most powerful marketing tool at your disposal. If you are starting a business, establishing your thought leadership,…

Lean Six Sigma: Analyze, Improve, and Control Tools

Taught by Richard Chua
The Green Belts or Black Belts that lead Lean Six Sigma projects are well-trained and ready to guide your project…

Making a Career Change

Taught by Stacey Gordon
View Stacey’s LinkedIn Newsletter Unhappy with your current job? Thinking about changing roles or industries? Learn how to make a…

Inclusive Leadership

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
Join global workforce management expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she shares how to create and lead an organization that leverages…

PowerPoint: Designing Better Slides

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

Career News & Advice

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

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.

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.

Location

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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

Click here to make a career coaching appointment.