The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to First Generation students and alumni.

What Is Self-Management? Strategies to Build It

Did you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Between work and personal responsibilities, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of things we need to accomplish every day. That’s where self-management comes in. It’s …

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[Infographic] The best job interview questions to ask employers

 

Dear Matt: Do you have any interview tips? I always read about how important it is for recent college grads to ask the right interview questions during a job interview, but, I never know what job interview questions to …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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4 strategies for overcoming a lack of experience in your job search | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep28

On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how employers almost always prefer to hire candidates with experience, even for roles that they consider to be entry-level. Why? Because their risk of hiring the candidate …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How to Find Resources for First Generation Professionals

Understandably, entering the professional workforce can feel most intimidating for someone who might not have a point of reference. If you are a first generation professional, here’s how to integrate yourself into the professional world and find a support network to not only become comfortable in this environment, but learn to thrive in it. 

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Soft Skills Gen Z Needs to Succeed—and How They Can Improve

Generation Z brings a unique set of strengths to the workforce. They’re tech-savvy, creative, and resourceful, but there’s a growing concern among employers: the lack of soft skills in Gen Z. These are the abilities that make you an effective …

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Resources

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

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

Internships in your field of study are career- connected work experiences that provide hands on learning experiences that are often …

UMass Lowell and Handshake make reasonable efforts in reviewing job postings and employers for potentially fraudulent job postings or inappropriate …

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100 Meehan Way
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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

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