Personal Branding w/ Alexandria Eisenhardt Next Meeting

Hello everyone,

We want to thank Mary and Marisa from Qualtrics and everyone for attending our meeting on Monday. Reach out with questions or connect on LinkedIn with Marisa Stephens (marisas@qualtrics.com) and Mary Kynaston (maryk@qualtrics.com).

Our next meeting, on Monday, November 9 at 7pm EST, will be hosted by alumna and former WiB member Alexandria Eisenhardt! She will discuss personal branding and how she has accomplished this through her own blog and other social media platforms. Check out her website and blog here. You won't want to miss this meeting!

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/98498212975
Meeting ID: 984 9821 2975

Reminder: Community service committee meeting tonight at 7pm
Peer Mentor Game Night

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, November 5 at 7pm for a peer mentor program game night on Zoom. If you are unable to attend, make sure to reach out to your peer mentor / mentee to meet another time.
Join the WiB FTK Team

Sign up for For the Kids (FTK) and join our WiB team to help fundraise for the Baystate Children's Hospital in Springfield! Text UMassFTK to 51555, and click here to learn more/donate!
Redbubble WiB Merch

We have WiB designs available for various Redbubble merchandise including stickers, phone cases, journals, mugs, and laptop skins. Shop the full collection here.
A Note from WiB

As the end of the semester approaches, final exams and classes can cause students a lot of stress, especially with the added fact that we are in a global pandemic and the world is facing a lot of turmoil and unrest. PLEASE remember that self care is so important, and to take time to relax and destress through different activities such as exercise, music, art, reading, etc. Take care of each other and stay safe!

Additional Opportunities


Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship
Upcoming events include The Innovation Challenge: The Seed Pitch and the Grinspoon Pitch Competition. Applications due tomorrow, 11/5. Also check out The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Scholars Program (apply by 12/1).

Virtual Face Mask Sewing Event
Isenberg Global Citizens and Women of Isenberg are cohosting a face mask sewing event this Friday at 2pm. RSVP here.

Change the Way You Shop

By: Fiona Hanlon

50 years ago, women only had 2 dresses. Now, it seems like we have a need for a new outfit for every night of the week. Any special occasion calls for a shopping spree. People are buying more clothing than ever and keeping them for half as long. Clothes are no longer just something we wear but a way we express ourselves. However, it is important to reflect on how our style choices affect the world and the environment. 

When purchasing a new item for only $3.99, we may feel like we are getting a great deal, and sometimes it can be hard to turn down. However, it is too easy to ignore the true costs of the items we are purchasing. Most of what we purchase is not made in the US and instead manufactured in under developed countries that are exploited for cheap labor. These factories do not have labor laws that protect their workers or standards that they must hold their working conditions to. Thousands of lives have been lost due to garment factory disasters. The major profit of the fashion industry compared to the cents per hour that the people who make the clothes are making is extremely unethical.

The earth is feeling the effects of fast fashion more than we can see. A lot of the clothes produced by big brands end up in the dump. 85% of textiles go into landfills each year. The fashion industry produces 10% of all humanity's carbon emissions, is the second-largest consumer of the world's water supply, and pollutes the oceans with microplastics. It takes about 700 gallons of water to produce one cotton shirt. Our planet is already struggling, and the choices we make in terms of buying clothing are only making things worse. 

The negative impacts of fast fashion do not mean that we should stop appreciating clothing and style. Personally, what I wear has been a way that I have been able to express myself my whole life. Clothes are important to me and they make me feel good about myself. There are so many ways to shop ethically and fashionably without buying from major corporations. Instagram has become a platform where users can run their own virtual second hand stores. They operate as small businesses, and often sell unique, vintage items for a great price. Depop is another platform that allows people to create their own store, and help people express themselves through style. Shop small virtual stores! They will appreciate your business more than any corporation ever could.

Source:

https://www.businessinsider.com/fast-fashion-environmental-impact-pollution-emissions-waste-water-2019-10



Qualtrics Company Visit Next Meeting!

Hello everyone,

Thank you for coming to our meeting with Erin Phinney. We hope you learned a lot about career interests, flexibility, and imposter syndrome. Reach out to Erin at erin@profitwell.com if you have more questions.

Our next meeting on Monday, November 2 at 7pm EST will be a company visit from Qualtrics! Qualtrics is an experience management company with online survey platforms serving clients such as Disney, CocaCola, Microsoft, and more. Qualtrics representatives will be speaking on receiving feedback as women in the workplace along with different opportunities with the firm.

Zoom Link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/94391983291
Meeting ID: 943 9198 3291

Reminder: Marketing Committee meeting tonight at 6:30pm
Pumpkin Contest Winners

Congratulations to our winners: first place is Danielle Cook, second place is Hannah Dugan, and third place is Meghan Smith! Giftcards will be sent out tomorrow.

Peer Mentor Game Night

Our next peer mentor program event will be a game night on November 5 at 7pm.
WoI Community Council

Applications for the WoI Community Council are due by October 30. Apply here or on the website (womenofisenberg.com). The WoI October newsletter is now available on the website as well, or you can view it here.


Additional Opportunities
Diversity Networking Virtual Event
On November 5 from 5:30-7pm, UMass will host a diversity networking event open to all majors. Meet employers actively seeking underrepresented identities in the workforce. More info here.

Navigating Online Opportunities

By: Nicole Shahid

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has thrown daily life into a loop while also exacerbating crises and trends. Two of the many aspects of traditional functionality that has changed are seeking out traditional volunteering and job opportunities. If you are on the hunt for a job or internship, trying to find a way to occupy your time or add an extracurricular activity below are some online job platforms and volunteering opportunities to get involved with!

Job Opportunities

LinkedIn

  • Open to Work feature - allows you to apply filters and narrow your search, you can also receive notifications and emails of available openings in your selected areas 

  • Familiarity in networking is key - look out for alumni, 2nd status connections

  • Always make sure to leave a brief reason for connecting when reaching out to professionals 

  • LinkedIn Learning is an excellent way to build up skills and gain insight into networking and interview tips 

Handshake & IsenbergWorks

  • Follow companies to get notified when a posting is made available 

  • Company web pages are a great resource for interviewing tips as prior student post about their experiences 

  • Ability to direct message students to find out more about their experiences -  alternatively you can reach out via LinkedIn 

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC)

  • Supports the growth and development of the life sciences in Massachusetts

  • Main focus on internships - including undergraduate and postgraduate

  • Fill out a brief application form which includes skills and a resume and recruiters reach out from there

RippleMatch 

  • Create a free profile - including skills and a resume - and get connected with opportunities that match your preferences from there 

  • Opportunity ranging from internships to full time positions 

  • Partner companies include Pfizer, EY, Amazon and many more

Volunteering: 

The Golden Youth 

http://thegoldenyouth.org/

  • Mission Statement: ‘The Golden Youth strives to improve society for older adults. By bridging the gap between seniors and teens, we find that both groups benefit greatly from this exchange. With the endless amount of resources teenagers find themselves using, they are able to provide seniors with the help they need to enjoy life to its fullest. Our programs leverage technology, companionship, and public policy advocacy in support of our growing senior population’

  • All activity is remote and no experience working with adults or with technology necessary!

  • Specific opportunities available within technology, social, and policy divisions

Crisis Text Line

https://www.crisistextline.org/

  • Mission Statement: “Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis’

  • The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely—anywhere with a computer and secure internet connection works.

  • 4 hour shift/week with a 200 hour commitment ideally fulfilled within 1 year

  • Includes a 30 hour online training program 

  • Supervisors and coaches available for assistance 

  • Respond to texters and aid them through emotional abuse, anxiety etc

  • Perfect for night owls or early risers as the greatest need is between 10pm - 6am EST

UN Online Volunteering

https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en

  • Volunteer in a variety of areas such as advocacy, technology development, editing, art and design and the global COVID-19 response

  • Every opportunity posted is also accompanied by which sustainable development goal it supports

  • Varying levels of commitment available from 1-5 to 11-20 hours

Be My Eyes

https://www.bemyeyes.com/

  • Mission Statement: “Be My Eyes is a free mobile app with one main goal: to make the world more accessible for blind and low-vision people. The app connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and companies from all over the world through a live video call.”

  • Help a blind or low-version person via a live video call

  • Translator opportunities also available

Translators without Borders 

https://translatorswithoutborders.org/

  • Mission Statement: ‘Translators without Borders is a non-profit working towards a world where knowledge knows no language barriers’

  • Translator volunteers: must be fluent in one more language other than your native language, wide variety of tasks ranging from translation medical tasks to crisis response

  • Other volunteers: other roles such as project managers, graphic designer, fundraising and more also available! 

Volunteer Match

https://www.volunteermatch.org/virtual-volunteering

  • Offers a centralized source for varying remote volunteer opportunities for nonprofits ranging from advocacy and human rights, tech, animals and more

  • Many opportunities are completely flexible and will work around your schedule 

Career Chat w/ Erin Phinney Tomorrow!

Hello everyone,

Join us tomorrow, Monday, October 26 at 7pm EST for a career chat with guest speaker Erin Phinney. She will be discussing her own career path and how she has pivoted and adapted to change throughout it.

Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/93161087394
Meeting ID: 931 6108 7394

Reminder: Marketing committee meeting Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30pm.
 Pumpkin Photo Contest

Submit a photo by tomorrow, 10/26 at 7pm of your carved or painted pumpkin (even if you were unable to attend the event last Thursday) to be included in the contest.

SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE

WoI Community Council

All UMass Amherst Undergraduate, Graduate, and UWW students are invited to apply here or on the website (womenofisenberg.com). Applications are due by 11:59PM on October 30.
 Additional Opportunities
UMass Smart About Money Events
Upcoming Fall 2020 Financial Literacy Series. Dates and info here.

Liberty Mutual LinkedIn Session
"Optimizing Your Brand on LinkedIn" on 10/28 at 4:00pm EST. Register here.