Career Champions

The U.S. federal government hiring freeze is ending

It started as a trickle of emails, then a few “off-the-record” coffees, and by Friday of last week, it was a full-blown chorus. If you work in the federal orbit—or for the ad agencies that keep the government’s public-facing machines …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Consulting Coffee Chats: The Ultimate Guide [2026]

If you thought coffee chats were just casual conversations over lattes, then think again. They’re a powerful tool in the consulting recruiting process. Done right, they can provide valuable insights, help you build genuine relationships, and even open doors to …

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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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Human Rights Campaign Report on Inclusivity & Equality in the Workplace

Each year, the Human Rights Campaign creates a report identifying the landscape of equity and inclusion in the workplace. This report includes several aspects, such as key findings around Transgender Inclusion & Healthcare, highlighting equality at the Fortune-Ranked Companies, and …

By David DupreWilson
David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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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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Phone
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Address

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
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Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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