The Career Services & Cooperative Education Center supports all graduate students at UMass Lowell as they navigate their career decision making. Our career advising staff is available to work with graduate students in all aspects of their career development including internship and job searches.

We offer individual appointments as well as drop-in hours, workshops, a job and internship listing resource: Handshake, multiple career fairs per year and numerous web resources. Additionally, the Career & Co-op Center provides graduate students with opportunities to network with industry representatives, many of whom are alumni, through employer career panels, on-campus interviewing, and information sessions.

Find advice and resources on this page to help you navigate your career journey, like our popular curriculum vitae guide featured below.

 

Beach Blanket, Brain Food: Your MBA Summer Reading List

Summer’s calling, and after a demanding year, it’s time to unwind. But hold on, ambitious MBAs! Before you completely switch to beach mode, let’s invest some quality time in fueling those brilliant minds for the exciting journey ahead.

Forget the …

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Torn Between Offers? Here’s How to Handle Multiple Job Offers with Confidence

Getting a job offer is exciting. Getting more than one? That’s a whole new level of validation. After all the late nights refining your resume, the nervous energy before interviews, and the endless cycle of “We’ll be in touch,” you’ve …

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Beyond Nursing: Unexpected Careers in Senior Care and Support

The baby boomer generation—one of the largest in history—is aging rapidly, and that’s creating a surge in senior care jobs.

“The senior care workforce is under intense pressure, facing shortages in both medical and non-medical roles,” says Cheryl Field, MSN, …

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How to Get Into a Top MBA Program as an International Applicant

International applicants bring a wealth of diversity and unique perspectives to MBA programs. But, the path to a top-tier U.S. business school requires a thorough understanding of certain key elements. Here are five main areas international applicants should focus on:

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Cover Letter Tips for Recent Graduates

Searching for your first job after graduation can seem daunting, but with the right tools, like a polished cover letter, you can stand out from other candidates. Here are five tips to craft an impressive cover letter as a recent …

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Resources

Handshake

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

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

Effective Resume Writing Guide

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

C.V. Guide

Learn more about what to include, formatting conditions and more through our C.V. guide

Interviewing 101

PDF: The before, during, and after of a job interview.

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

Resources

Handshake

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

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

Effective Resume Writing Guide

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

C.V. Guide

Learn more about what to include, formatting conditions and more through our C.V. guide

Interviewing 101

PDF: The before, during, and after of a job interview.

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
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.