Career Champions

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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Gender-Neutral Pronouns: A Comprehensive Guide for Leaders

Using proper pronouns, including gender-neutral pronouns when you don’t know people’s pronouns, is important for creating an inclusive culture at work.

But while there’s a growing awareness of the need to use gender-neutral pronouns in the workplace-driven, in part, by …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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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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

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