Essential Social Skills You Need to Advance Your Career

Having the right social skills is key to succeeding in both remote and in-person office environments. Below are the six most important social skills you’ll need to continue to advance your career.

1. Communication

Few social skills are as important …

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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About Me – Program Director, Traub Careers in Business & Finance Stephanie Hockman

Hi and welcome (back) to campus. My name is Stephanie Hockman.  I am the Program Director for the Traub Careers in Business and Finance (CIBF) at the Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning (say that 3 times really fast!).  …

By Stephanie Hockman
Stephanie Hockman Program Director, Traub Careers in Business & Finance
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4 Easy Ways to Discover Your Dream Job

This article will help you identify your dream job through your strengths, finding your “flow” state, setting “Big Hairy Audacious Goals,” and researching fields and careers that align with your interests and goals.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Connect with Arts & Communication Program Director, Carla Costa

I’m excited for another semester of connecting with students who are interested in exploring and pursuing careers in arts and communication.,

By Carla Costa
Carla Costa Program Director, Careers in Arts and Communication
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STEM Careers: 2023 Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

This article will walk you through reasons to pursue a STEM career, industry growth, necessary skills, and how to start, advance and explore alternative options.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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My Summer Internship Experience

Over summer 2023, I was a Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon Web Services (AWS) working from the headquarters in Seattle, WA, USA. Right off the bat, I would like to say that it was no less than a transformative …

By Dhyey Mavani
Dhyey Mavani
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What the Loeb Center has Been Like for Me

Throughout my Amherst experience, the Loeb Center has served as an incredible resource for not just finding internships but also for crafting professional resumes and cover letters. The Loeb website has a plethora of resources to help you present the …

By Carla Mattaliano
Carla Mattaliano Peer Career Advisor
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How to negotiate your salary

This article features tips to help you negotiate a better salary.

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By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Career Support Advice from Two Seniors

“On the eve of their graduation, Contributing Writers Ryan Kyle ’23 and Anna Hogarth ’23 reflect on the career exploration resources they wish they’d utilized sooner.”

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Education, Exploration, and Empowerment: Highlighting the Asian University for Women Teaching Fellowship

The Asian University for Women (AUW) aims to provide education, skill-building, and empowerment for women of developing countries unable to access higher education due to a lack of opportunities for women, danger to safety, or economic concerns. The AUW teaching …

By Ava Zielinski
Ava Zielinski Marketing and Communications Intern
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