Speak with our Career Counselors

Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Our UMass alumni career counselors offer services ranging from resume reviews and mock interviews to life coaching and specific advice for navigating your specialty. Read their biographies to learn more about their professional backgrounds, services and discounted rates for UMass Amherst alumni, then reach out to them directly via their contact information.

Bill Bean ’70, ’75 MS | Lee, MA

“Spending time now to define what success looks like for your career or business will make every decision simpler and will take you on the most direct path to where you want to be.”

Specialization
Salary negotiation, career pivots, entrepreneurship, green careers

David Machowski ’94 MEd | Amherst, MA

“Developing your personal brand is an important step in marketing yourself in today’s competitive job market.”

Specialization
Recent graduates, millennials, career pivots

Dr. Susan Martin ’85 | Sykesville, Maryland

“Despite what most people think, data show that the majority of PhDs who graduated in the past ten to twenty years are NOT working in tenure track faculty jobs. PhD/doctoral level skills are highly transferable. The critical thinking, problem solving, research, analytical, writing, project management and communication skills developed in doctoral training are well suited for solving the complex challenges that humanity is currently facing.”

Specialization
PhDs and professionals with other doctoral degrees in all disciplines. Careers outside of academia; PhDs/doctorates from underrepresented groups (women in STEM, Firstgen, BIPOC, LGBTQ+) Available to meet remotely.

Erica Mattison ’03 | Boston, MA

“If the only constant is change, how prepared are you?”

Specialization
Executives, career pivots, personal branding, uncovering opportunities, mission-driven individuals, leadership development

Dr. Natascha F. Saunders ’01 | Cambridge, MA

"Ensuring my clients are self-aware and market-ready!"

Specialization
Performance Evaluations, Workplace Challenges, Advancement, Interview Preparation, Negotiation, Networking, LinkedIn, Branding, Confidence, Public Speaking

Wayne Schofield ’85 | Londonderry, NH

“Hiring managers aren’t looking for resumes with flashy design. They are looking for good structure, format, and organization.”

Specialization
Resumes, cover letters, interview preparation