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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 IS FEBRUARY 7 2024

You must get approval for credits PRIOR …

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.

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.

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 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 …

Vault Guide to Casino and Casino Hotel Jobs, Second 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.

Developing Ideas and Advertising Concepts

Taught by Craig Smallish
After landing a client, the designer’s first chore is to communicate and develop the initial idea, whether it’s a storyboard…

SQL Essential Training

Taught by Walter Shields
The ubiquity of big data means that now, more than ever, there is a burning need to warehouse, access, and…

Lean Accounting Foundations

Taught by Joshua Rischin
Lean practices have long helped manufacturers eliminate waste, boost inventory turnover rates, and add customer value. Now, other industries are…

Accounting Ethics

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
For both public and private businesses, timely and accurate financial reports are a vital part of communicating your company’s health.…

The Future of Audit

Taught by Jason Schenker
Accounting, like almost every industry, is being disrupted by new and emerging technologies. This disruption will affect auditing in unique…

Starting Your Career as a Financial Analyst

Taught by Ben Sullins
Curious about pursuing a career as a financial analyst? If so, you may want to explore the basics of what…

Project Management Tools for WordPress

Taught by Joe Casabona
Prerequisites Familiarity with WordPress and knowledge of desired features in a project management tool are necessary to benefit from this…

How to Build Rapport Quickly

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
With the rise of technology, people are having fewer face-to-face conversations. As a result, there are fewer opportunities to practice…

Using the Time Value of Money to Make Financial Decisions

Taught by Earl Stice
Learn how understanding the time value of money can help you figure out loan payments, save for college and retirement,…

Excel for Marketers

Taught by Michael Taylor
Excel is a powerful tool for analyzing marketing data and trends. But it’s easy to be scared off by its…

Top 10 Skills for FinTech Analysts

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

Customer Service: Serving Internal Customers

Taught by Jeff Toister
View Jeff’s LinkedIn Newsletter There are many similarities between internal and external customer service—both require helpfulness, empathy, and resourcefulness. What…

Consumer Behavior Trends: Meet the Postmodern Consumer

Taught by Michael R. Solomon
With so much information on consumers available these days, traditional, large-scale market segmentation strategies just won’t cut it anymore. Many…

Introduction to Commercial Real Estate Analysis

Taught by Symon He
Jump-start your career in commercial real estate. In this course, get acquainted with the different commercial real estate asset classes,…

Social Media Marketing Strategy: TikTok and Instagram Reels

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
If you’re in marketing, the only thing worse than not having a social media marketing strategy is having a bad…

A Beginner’s Guide to Writing User Stories

Taught by Dylan Jensen
Knowing how to write an effective user story is an important skill if you work in product development or project…

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Essential Training

Taught by Corey Koberg
Google Analytics is the de facto standard for web analytics and provides the means to track, analyze, and report on…

Delivering Bad News to a Customer

Taught by Myra Golden
Customer service is about providing the best experience to a customer—yet, a lot of the time customer service reps find…

How to Handle Conflict and Escalations Before They Turn Legal

Taught by Dana Robinson
Did you know you have the power to fix customer service problems before they ever stand the chance of turning…

Corporate Finance: Robust Financial Modeling

Taught by Joshua Rischin
Creating a sound financial model can empower businesspeople and organizations to make informed decisions on a quantitative level. Learn how…

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.

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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.