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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 Career Guide to Consulting, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to Consulting, Third Edition

Consulting is a massive, international industry with global revenues of around $506 billion. It spans human resources, business advisory services, …

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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 Career Guide to Information Technology, Third Edition

Vault Career Guide to Information Technology, Third Edition

Opportunity is definitely knocking for information technology professionals; employment for computer programmers, computer support specialists, computer systems analysts, software developers …

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Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Jobs, Third Edition

Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 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 Medical Equipment Manufacturing Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Medical Equipment Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Jobs, Second Edition

Vault Guide to Manufacturing 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.)

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!

Power BI in Data Analytics
PwC Switzerland


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Climate & Sustainability Consulting
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Data Analytics
General Electric


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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.

Digital Marketing Trends

Digital Marketing Trends

Martin Waxman
View Martin’s LinkedIn Newsletter Stay up to date on the latest trends in digital marketing. In this biweekly series, marketing…
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Data Analytics for Business Professionals

Data Analytics for Business Professionals

John Johnson
What can data analytics do for your business? Take a lesson from companies like Xerox and UPS. Data analytics can…
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Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy

Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy

Catherine Mattice Zundel
Become a strategic HR partner in the success of your organization. Metrics can help you assess the cost and impact…
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Marketing Foundations: Competitive Market Analysis

Marketing Foundations: Competitive Market Analysis

Deirdre Breakenridge
By compiling a competitive analysis, you gain insight into your competitors to identify your own advantage and edge in the…
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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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Making a Career Change

Making a Career Change

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

Learning Personal Branding

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

Switching Your Career

Dawn Graham
You’ve finally identified your dream job—in another industry or profession. How do you get that job and stand out from…
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Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams (2020)

Managing Projects with Microsoft Teams (2020)

Heather Severino
Microsoft Teams is the communication and teamwork hub of Office 365. Teams brings together the conversations, files, and meetings that…
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Design Thinking: Implementing the Process

Design Thinking: Implementing the Process

Chris Nodder
You, or someone in your management chain, thinks that design thinking is the answer to all your problems. Now it’s…
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Business Analysis for Project Managers

Business Analysis for Project Managers

Greta Blash
View Greta’s LinkedIn Newsletter Business analysis may seem like a broad term, but it fulfills a very specific demand within…
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Business Development: Strategic Planning

Business Development: Strategic Planning

Meridith Powell
Strategic planning is key to successful business development. If you plunge forward without clearly defining your goals and how you’ll…
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Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning

Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning

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

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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Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

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HubSpot Academy

HubSpot Academy

HubSpot Academy is the worldwide leader in inbound marketing, sales, and customer service/support training.

Stay sharp. Learn the latest business …

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How to pitch yourself in 2 minutes or less—and nail your dream job

How to pitch yourself in 2 minutes or less—and nail your dream job

The ability to tell your “career story” effectively while networking and recruiting is critical to your job search success. Read …

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Career News & Advice

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

Five Tips To Transition From Corporate to an Independent Consultant

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Study Tips for Online Master’s Degree Programs

10 Podcasts Every MBA Student Needs to Listen To

How to Turn Your Summer Internship Into a Full-Time Job

In 2022, Being Active On LinkedIn Is As Important As Having a Resume

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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.

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.

Association of MBAs

Prospanica: The Association of Hispanic MBAs and Business Professionals

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA)

Net Impact

BPW International (International Federation of Business and Professional Women)

American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)

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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