Is It OK to Ask About Layoffs During an Interview? Yes—Here’s How

The job market can be unpredictable, and layoffs are a reality in many industries. Whether you’ve experienced one yourself or just want to avoid being caught off guard, it’s natural to wonder about job security before accepting a new position. …

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Your ADA Rights: Requesting Remote Work for Mental Health Amid RTO Policies

The increasing enforcement of return-to-office (RTO) policies is creating challenging work environments for many, particularly employees managing mental health conditions. Thankfully, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections and avenues to request reasonable accommodations—including remote work—to ensure you can …

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Q&A with Caitlyn: From Co-op Experience to Career Success

Meet Caitlyn, a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Commonwealth Financial Network, who is passionate about supporting early career talent. Caitlyn graduated in 2023 from UMass Lowell with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Marketing & Management. While in school, she gained hands-on industry experience through a co-op at Franklin Templeton Investments (formerly Putnam Investments) from January to June 2022. Now working on the other side of the hiring process, Caitlyn shares her perspective on what makes students stand out and how they can successfully transition from co-op roles to full-time positions.

By Caitlyn Lydon
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Beach Blanket, Brain Food: Your MBA Summer Reading List

Summer’s calling, and after a demanding year, it’s time to unwind. But hold on, ambitious MBAs! Before you completely switch to beach mode, let’s invest some quality time in fueling those brilliant minds for the exciting journey ahead.

Forget the …

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5 Ways Transgender and Gender-Nonbinary Individuals Can Convey Their Pronouns of Choice at Work

It’s becoming increasingly accepted that gender is a nonbinary spectrum, which means we’re not all relegated to just “male” or “female.” Meanwhile, more and more people are choosing to identify with non-traditional pronouns, gender-neutral pronouns, multiple pronouns, or no pronouns …

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Handshake

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

Effective Resume Writing Guide

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

Interviewing 101

PDF: The before, during, and after of a job interview.

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

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