Let’s Find Your Next Job on the Handshake App

At UMass Lowell, we understand that our students put in a lot of effort to not only earn their degree, but also secure a job that matches their qualifications and interests. However, it’s not necessary for students to wait till …

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Navigating the Waiting Game: 4 Proactive Steps While Awaiting Your Grad School Decision

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Waiting for an acceptance letter for grad school can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, instead of just sitting around and waiting, you can use this time to your advantage. This waiting period can be an opportunity for …

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Services
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10 Jobs That Pay $100K a Year

While a job is often more than just a paycheck, the reality is that most of us work because we need the money. And, for whatever reasons, some of us are looking for jobs that pay $100K a year but …

By Forage
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How to Make Your Voice Heard in the Workplace (Especially as a Woman or Minority)

Have you ever sat silently as a coworker talked for 47 of the 50 minutes allotted for a meeting? Have you mentioned an idea only to be ignored or have someone else say it later and get credit? It can …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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What Is Virtual Networking?

Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.

While professional …

By Forage
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Interviewing – Thank you Letters

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The thank-you letter is one of the most important, yet least used, tools in a job search. When well done, thank-you letters can establish goodwill, express appreciation, restate your interest and enthusiasm for the job, and strengthen …

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Assistant Director, Career Services
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5 Secrets to Balancing Work Performance and Mental Wellness

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Two of the most important ongoing discussions in the modern workplace center on work performance and mental well-being. These two elements are closely linked—your mental health has a direct effect on the quality and consistency of your …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Tips for first-generation college students navigating the job search

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Embarking on the job search can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many things to consider when looking for a job, from the work environment to career development, but what are the most important factors to …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Recent Impacts and Trends of International Students Studying in the United States

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This Boundless article discusses current international student enrollment trends and their impacts on today’s student cohort. Research highlights student demographics, areas of study, top universities, and enrollment changes over time. For example, did you know that …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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How Black Woman Are Impacted by the Pay Gap

The following article from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) discusses the impact of the pay gap and how the gap disproportionally impacts Black women in the United States.

This piece includes key statistics regarding the pay gap as …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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What is Ableism? | Confronting Ableism in the Workplace

Despite the significant number of people living with disability across the U.S.—and the world at large—widespread misconceptions about disability can cause ableist language and behavior to proliferate.

But what is ableism, and how does it play out in the …

By Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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