Social Impact Careers: Top 10 Companies to Work For

This article discusses the potential for making a career in social impact in various fields. It also suggests pursuing a postgraduate business degree, with examples of professionals who have successfully transitioned into social impact careers after completing such degrees.

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A Student’s Guide to the Loeb Center’s Job & Internship Fair

Hi everyone! My name is Madeline “Maddie” Hahm, and I am currently a second-semester senior at Amherst College, studying Spanish, Marine Sciences, and Sustainability. I chose to study this particular grouping of courses because I love the earth and
everything …

By Madeline Hahm
Madeline Hahm
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A Global Audio Storyteller: The Journey of Martina Castro

This podcast interviews Martina Castro ’04, an audio journalist, editor, producer, educator, podcast host and the founder and CEO of Adonde Media, a multilingual podcast production company based in Los Angeles, CA.

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Loeb Center
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How can Amherst College graduates prevent this kind of scenario from affecting millions of teachers?

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Loeb Center
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2023 Hiring trends in accounting & finance

This article will highlight what finance management will prioritize in 2023 as well as the which professional are most in-demand in finance.

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Making Connections and Networking as Research for Internships

The practice of networking and how valuable it can be as a research tool as you plan your internship search

When we think of networking, many associate the word with hustling to get a job or shaking hands with someone …

By Emily Tareila
Emily Tareila Program Director, Early Career Programs
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What makes us feel good about our work? | Dan Ariely

During your time at Amherst and probably even before, you’ve probably been asked or maybe even have asked yourself a lot of career questions that begin with the word “what”.  “What career do you want to pursue?”  “What summer internships …

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A Global Look at the Connections Between Happiness, Income, and Meaning

This article highlights new research that challenges the perception of happiness and how it relates to meaning and income levels.

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Loeb Center
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Americans Value Good Teaching. Do Colleges? The evidence doesn’t look good.

The article discusses a national survey that found that most Americans value good teaching in higher education but also reveals that many respondents believe colleges prioritize research over teaching. Learn about the potential disconnect between public perception and institutional priorities.

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Loeb Center
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Take Our Quiz | Should You Pursue a Full-time or Part-time Grad Degree Program?

Are you thinking about attending grad school?

Maybe you’ve narrowed down which degree programs you’d like to pursue, or perhaps you’ve only recently started to consider if grad school is right for you—either way, we applaud you. Grad school is …

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