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.

Lead with Curiosity, Not Your Résumé: Smarter Networking Strategies

It’s no secret that networking plays a key role in career growth, but it gets tricky when you’re actively job hunting. Reaching out to former colleagues, industry peers, or new connections can quickly come across as transactional if not handled …

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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …

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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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How to network your way into a new job when you’re working remotely | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep35

Today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast focuses on the networking challenges that people early in their careers face, particularly because of the shift to remote work. Our cohosts focus on these points:

The disruption of traditional networking due to …

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How to Build a LinkedIn Profile that Works for Multiple Jobs?

How do you target your ONE LinkedIn Profile… for MULTIPLE jobs??? 🎯

Turns out there are 4 easy hacks…

Here’s a 2-minute crash course – just be sure to SHARE with others who can benefit! ⚡️


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Resources

Connect with other Alumni on LinkedIn!

Visit UMass Lowell Alumni Online Community!

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

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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