Graduate Students

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.

Navigating the Waiting Game: 4 Proactive Steps While Awaiting Your Grad School Decision

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Waiting for an acceptance letter for grad school can be a nerve-wracking experience. However, instead of just sitting around and waiting, you can use this time to your advantage. This waiting period can be an opportunity for …

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Services
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10 Jobs That Pay $100K a Year

While a job is often more than just a paycheck, the reality is that most of us work because we need the money. And, for whatever reasons, some of us are looking for jobs that pay $100K a year but …

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What Is Virtual Networking?

Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.

While professional …

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Interviewing – Thank you Letters

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The thank-you letter is one of the most important, yet least used, tools in a job search. When well done, thank-you letters can establish goodwill, express appreciation, restate your interest and enthusiasm for the job, and strengthen …

By Beth Loell
Beth Loell Assistant Director, Career Services
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5 Secrets to Balancing Work Performance and Mental Wellness

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Two of the most important ongoing discussions in the modern workplace center on work performance and mental well-being. These two elements are closely linked—your mental health has a direct effect on the quality and consistency of your …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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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 …

Effective Resume Writing Guide

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

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 …

Interviewing 101

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

Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

What Can I Do With This Major?

What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers …

Resources

Handshake

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

Effective Resume Writing Guide

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

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 …

Interviewing 101

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

Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

InterviewPrep

Preparation is key to success in interviewing and we have a resource to help you. InterviewPrep allows you to complete …

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.