Career Champions

Networking feels fake? 4 ways to build real connections. | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep82

Does networking make you feel like a used car salesman? Stop faking it. We reveal how to build genuine connections without selling your soul.

In this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we dive into Keith Spencer’s expert …

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18 early career jobs that map well to education majors

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying career options, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your goals. For education majors, career mapping is especially useful because the field offers a range …

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5 Tips from a Career Peer to Feel More Confident Starting a New Role

As a first-generation student, I often find myself saying I am also a first-generation young professional. Routinely trying to find my footing, learning how to solve problems in a professional setting, and using that information to understand what needs to …

By Grace Dockery
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How much do college majors matter in early career salaries?

College majors can absolutely shape your starting salary, especially in those first few years after graduation. STEM grads, in particular, tend to see higher early pay, and the data backs that up year after year. But here is the part …

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12 common mistakes students make when applying for internships (and how to avoid them)

Hey there, future go-getters! It’s Anita Jobb here from College Recruiter.

Grab a coffee—or a heavily caffeinated energy drink, I know how finals week gets—and let’s have a real talk.

It’s internship season. I can practically feel the collective anxiety …

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Resources for Champions

To help bridge academic and career development, we’ve compiled career-related classroom assignments that are “ready to go” or can be …

PDF: This resource defines key competencies that prepare individuals for workplace success.

Individuals who find their work purposeful experience greater job satisfaction and confidence in their career choices. This self-assessment tool is …

SparkPath Challenge Cards is a dynamic tool to help you explore careers based on real-world challenges, not just job titles. …

SkillScan is a hands-on, physical card sort tool that allows you to gain insight into your strengths, skills you enjoy using and …

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Resources

Individuals who find their work purposeful experience greater job satisfaction and confidence in their career choices. This self-assessment tool is …

This simple resume template works very well with job application platforms. Avoiding graphics, tables and columns makes it easier for …

SparkPath Challenge Cards is a dynamic tool to help you explore careers based on real-world challenges, not just job titles. …

SkillScan is a hands-on, physical card sort tool that allows you to gain insight into your strengths, skills you enjoy using and …

Resources for Students

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

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

Preparation is key to success in interviewing and we have a resource to help you. InterviewPrep allows you to complete …

The Professional Co-op Program is available to students in all undergraduate disciplines in the Kennedy College of Sciences as well as Pharmaceutical …

“Having actual accounting experience to talk about, knowing how to navigate SAP, and being able to speak to what month-end …

“I learned that the key to becoming a better engineer is not limited to finishing assignments but demands an attitude …

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