Career Champions

“Wait…Do I Actually Have to Negotiate My Salary?”

After countless applications, interviews, and perhaps a few existential crises, you’ve finally landed a job offer, cue the confetti! The excitement of receiving that anticipated phone call: “We were impressed with your performance during the interview process, and we …

By Jessy Abramson
Jessy Abramson Career Advisor, Career Services
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September is the make-or-break month for intern hiring

September is the real new year on campus. The energy is fresh but not chaotic. Students have shaken off the chaos of move-in and the shock of their first syllabus. Career centers flip the “open” sign to full brightness. Employers …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Your Resume Might Not Cut It (Here’s Why)

What are the three universal signs that might get your resume skipped over or trashed?

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Building a Cohesive Executive Brand Across LinkedIn, Presentations, and Public Speaking

Picture this: You give a great talk at an industry event. You impress many possible partners. But later, when they look you up on LinkedIn, they see a profile that does not match the lively leader they just met.

Today, …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Navigating Generational Diversity, Part 1: Why do Generational Differences Matter in the Workplace?

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of “generational diversity,” you’re probably not alone. For all the focus on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry, this is one form that has received far less attention. And while generational diversity is, …

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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 …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

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

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
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.