Building relationships is one of the most valuable things you can do during your college experience. From a career perspective, conversations with professionals about their career paths, the organizational culture they work in, and tips for entering a career field can offer insights you won’t find anywhere else. These connections can help you explore career fit and uncover opportunities, often before they’re publicly posted. 

The articles and resources on this page are designed to help you gain confidence about engaging in conversations with people from a career lens. Sometimes these conversations may be a structured informational interviews. Sometimes these conversations will be a matter of asking a speaker a few questions after a presentation they give on-campus. Other times, you might engage in dialogue at a networking event. Whatever form these conversations may take, remember it is all about connecting with and learning from others.

December Employer Events – UML Student Eli’s Picks!

While the fall 2025 semester is coming to a close, there are still numerous exciting opportunities available for our River Hawks to explore with off-campus employers through Handshake. We asked our front desk student, Eli Stratton (with some help from …

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Five Actionable Tips for Career Success at UMASS Lowell

Hello, aspiring leaders of UMASS Lowell.

Here are some quick tips I would like to share that will help you along your successful career journey. Although we often have preconceived notions of what it’s like to work in a specific …

By Anthony Ross
Anthony Ross Director
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Building a professional network in a digital world: A guide for college students and new grads

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

As economic challenges persist and AI tools are reshaping the entry level job market, this is putting pressure on young people looking for work. Whether you are looking for remote or in …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Tips for a Successful Networking Experience

By: Melissa Chaves Welch, Associate Director of Cooperative Experience

Networking is an essential part of the job search experience and a game-changer for international students when it comes to connecting with employers and building a career abroad. There are many …

By Melissa Welch
Melissa Welch Associate Director, Cooperative Educaton
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4 Networking Tips For A Successful Career Change

Starting a new career is often exciting, especially if you will be in a field you are passionate about. The job search process can, however, be challenging without relevant experience. Many companies hiring for senior and higher-level positions prefer to …

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

UMass Lowell LinkedIn Group

Connect with other Alumni on LinkedIn!

UMass Lowell Alumni Website

Visit UMass Lowell Alumni Online Community!

Informational Interviews

PDF: An informational interview is an interview with someone currently working in a field of interest to you.

Job Search Letters Guide

PDF: Cover Letter, Letter of Inquiry, Informational Interview Request, Thank you/Follow-up Letter

This worksheet will help you develop an elevator pitch to use at career fairs and in other networking situations.

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

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