How to Write a Killer Letter of Intent for Graduate School

An inside look at what admissions committees actually want and how to deliver it.

Most letters of intent fall flat for one reason: they explain what you’ve done, but not what you’re ready to do next.

A great letter doesn’t …

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11 Actions in 11 Days That Will Accelerate Your Career Development

Action changes things. These 11 actions can accelerate your career development.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Retired U.S. Marine Veteran and current UML student, Anderson Olmos, offers valuable advice for veterans.

During last summer, Anderson discussed his transformative journey back to academia after serving 24 years as a U.S. Marine with Kathy Vaillancourt, a Career and Co-op Professional at UML. His motivation to share details about his experience stemmed from a …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Co-op Coordinator
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The Difference Speaking Another Language Can Make 

When I began my job search in the United States, I felt unsure about my spoken English and very self-conscious about my accent. However, taking English courses in my undergrad equipped me with a solid college-level grammar foundation. This, combined with practicing my verbal skills during a semester abroad, gave me the confidence to seek an early-career opportunity. I secured my first job …

By Jessy Abramson
Jessy Abramson Career Advisor, Career Services
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Jobs Needed in Alternative Energy—Now!

In light of the recent UN report on climate change, it seems like the perfect time to point to all the jobs that are available and needed (perhaps now more than ever) in the alternative energy indfustry. So below is …

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Resources

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

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