Isenberg Career Days 2024

Almost 1,200 students per day—an all-time high attendance record—networked with recruiters from 95 employers at the 2024 Isenberg Career Days on September 24 and 25 at the Campus Center Auditorium.

Diverse Employer Lineup

Both days featured a set of approximately 50 unique employers, providing students with a wide array of career options. Isenberg Career Days was made possible through the generous support of sponsors committed to fostering student success, whose contributions help fund valuable career resources and opportunities, ensuring Isenberg students have the tools they need to excel professionally. All sponsorship proceeds contributed to Isenberg’s Student Career Success Fund, which offers financial assistance to Isenberg students for professional attire, conference fees, travel for events, and housing support during internships.

Employer Feedback

Employers were impressed with the caliber of students they met during the event, praising their professionalism, preparedness, and communication skills. On an anonymous survey, one employer remarked, "The students were professional, well-dressed, looked into us prior, and came with questions. They held great conversations and it was enjoyable! We will absolutely be returning and love attending at UMass Amherst."

Another shared, "Students were extremely well-prepared as far as their presentation and elevator pitch. A collection of very impressive resumes was presented to our table. Overall, students were extremely well-prepared as far as interacting with professionals and communicating their ambitions."

A seasoned attendee noted, "I've been coming to these events for a number of years now as a professional (also participated when I was on campus). This year's student readiness and willingness to engage felt above the norm. Lots of great candidates and good conversations."

Student Experiences

Students also praised the event for its organization and the range of opportunities available on the anonymous feedback survey given to participants at the end of the event. One student commented, "I think the number of employers there was great; the fact that there were 50 different employers both days made it so there were a lot of different options."

Another noted, "Great setup, extremely impressive work overall. I found it to be an enriching experience."

A third included, "Loved the career fair this year! It was very organized as always, easy to register, all went very well!"

A Bright Future for Isenberg Careers

Holly Lawrence, assistant dean of the Office of Career Success reflected on the success of the two-day event, noting, “We were thrilled to have so many employer partners participate, and our students were prepared and professional. We consider this year’s Career Days a huge success and already look forward to next year’s.”

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