Career Connections Blog

  Name: Sarah Hill Graduation year: Dec 2010 Degree: BA-BDIC Concentration in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate School/College: BDIC Current Job Title: CEO and Founder Company Name: Perfect Strangers of NYC Website: psofnyc.com Tell us a little bit about yourself:  I grew up in a small town in upstate New York, on 10+ acres of land [...]

OK, so I thought of a great question to ask yourself.  Sure, “great” might be a relative term, but in my mind, it’s great through and through! If you could only use one utensil for the rest of your life, which one would you choose? There is no right or wrong answer, but I feel [...]

Welcome to our blog interview with noted alumnus, Steve Spignese ’91.  In this interview, Steve shares: what he did to get a job in Los Angeles while living in Massachusetts after graduation (yes, it can be done!) some of the best things he did for himself to get the job he has today how UMass set [...]

As a career professional, I’ve worked with everyone from 13-year-old students interested in learning about career options to 65-year-old professionals who are focused on getting a part-time retirement job. I’ve talked to CEOs, recruiters, entrepreneurs, lawyers, engineers, interns, editors, actors, scientists, and everyone in between. Through all of these meetings and conversations, I have consistently [...]

The time is 7:00 p.m. and it’s a typical Sunday night; you’re winding down from an action-packed weekend with family and friends. You glance at the clock and a shutter immediately goes down your spine. Your head starts to tingle. You realize that Monday morning is coming soon and there is nothing you can do [...]

1. On-Demand Webinars Attending a webinar at 9:00 a.m. on a Tuesday is probably hard to do, but if they were available 24/7, do you think you might be more apt to check one out? The Alumni Association’s Career Connections program now offers a library of on-demand webinars ranging from job search strategies, career development tips, [...]

I want to start this post off by introducing myself. My name is Kali Ackerman and I am a junior sport management major currently interning with the Alumni Association. Aside from my current internship, I am also in the Student Alumni Association (SAA), Student Ambassadors, Women in Sport Management (WISM), and UMass Club Softball. As [...]

There are two good reasons to research a prospective employer: First, good research will give you an idea of whether you actually want to work for a particular company. Second, if you decide you like a company, you’ll want to be able to demonstrate that you are knowledgeable about it if you get to the [...]

Getting a flat tire on the highway is bad enough, never mind realizing that you never put the tools back in your trunk after it happened the last time. As with all things in life, preparation is key. First impressions can never be redone, and being ready for what life hands you is a delicate [...]

A professional biography is something each person in business should have; but few do until they are asked for it. Rather than rush and throw something together that doesn’t reflect your greatest accomplishments, awards, and highlights of your career, start building yours today. Your bio is similar to your resume – it is always changing [...]