Career Champions

How to Write a Technical Resume (Template Included!)

Writing a technical resume requires a different approach than writing a traditional one. The technical resume format emphasizes technical skills, tools, and specific project experiences. It also emphasizes practical experience with technologies, showcasing how these skills have been used to …

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How You Can Celebrate a Veteran This Veterans Day

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th, is dedicated to honoring those who have served and continue to serve our nation. It is an opportunity for civilians to acknowledge and demonstrate gratitude for the sacrifices service members and their families make …

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate 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 …

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Building Your Personal Brand with Mosaic: A New Approach to College Success

Here’s the deal: employers and grad schools want to know more than just your GPA. They’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and a passion for what they do. That’s where Mosaic becomes your secret weapon.

By Joanne Dunbar
Joanne Dunbar
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Assessments in Hiring: Use Them or Steer Clear?

We know that some employers are using personality assessments in the hiring practices, but should this be encouraged? Better yet, how do we help students who may face an assessment during the hiring process?

As SHRM (the Society of Human …

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Resources for Champions

Career-Related Classroom Assignments

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

Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce

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

Challenge Cards

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

SkillScan

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

Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Resources

Challenge Cards

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

SkillScan

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

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.

InterviewPrep

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

Intelligence Community Scholars Program

Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Lowell Intelligence Community Scholars Program. The North Eastern Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence …

Challenge Cards

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

The Career & Co-op Center is making available grants of $250 to support career-related programming by university recognized student groups. …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.