Now that August is here, many employers are beginning to recruit for next summer’s hires. August and September are two of the highest volume months for job postings. In these last few weeks before classes begin, it’s a great time …
Recent graduates can make cold outreach much more effective by using alumni connections, demonstrating genuine curiosity, making specific and respectful requests, and prioritizing learning over immediately asking for jobs.
Successful networking is less about having the perfect script and more …
What are the three universal signs that might get your resume skipped over or trashed?
Navigating the job search process can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out in your career journey. Luckily, UMass Lowell provides an incredible resource to help you connect with employers, find job opportunities, and explore career paths: Handshake. Whether …
One tool we always recommend to our students use is Handshake. This platform is the #1 way students can find jobs that fit their career interests. Handshake allows students to discover internships, co-ops, and jobs for recent and upcoming graduates.
Students have very busy schedules, and dedicating time to your career development now will benefit you in the future. This is especially important if you’re a first-generation college student, as navigating the college environment and career development might present unique challenges.
If your resume doesn’t “speak” the language of the ATS, it might never even reach a human recruiter’s desk, regardless of how talented you actually are.
