The Career Services & Cooperative Education Center at UMass Lowell supports graduate students in their career decision-making. Our advising staff offers assistance with internships and job searches through individual appointments, drop-in hours, and workshops.

We provide access to Handshake for job listings, host several career fairs each year, and offer various online resources. Graduate students can also network with industry representatives, including alumni, at employer panels, on-campus interviews, 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.

 

Consulting Coffee Chats: The Ultimate Guide [2026]

If you thought coffee chats were just casual conversations over lattes, then think again. They’re a powerful tool in the consulting recruiting process. Done right, they can provide valuable insights, help you build genuine relationships, and even open doors to …

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The Hidden Economy Inside Games: How Virtual Worlds Created Real-World Value

Once seen as pure entertainment, gaming has transformed into a thriving global economy. Inside virtual worlds, players are trading, earning, and even building careers through activities previously considered as mere leisure. The rise of digital currencies, virtual goods, and user-created …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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11 Actions in 11 Days That Will Accelerate Your Career Development

Action changes things. These 11 actions can accelerate your career development.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Modified Hours & Services: 12/22/2025 – 01/06/2026

Between Dec. 22, 2025 and Jan. 6, 2026, the Career & Co-op Center will operate with modified hours and services. There may be delays with email or phone during this time.

Available services will be virtual only. Both campus locations …

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Human Rights Campaign Report on Inclusivity & Equality in the Workplace

Each year, the Human Rights Campaign creates a report identifying the landscape of equity and inclusion in the workplace. This report includes several aspects, such as key findings around Transgender Inclusion & Healthcare, highlighting equality at the Fortune-Ranked Companies, and …

By David DupreWilson
David DupreWilson Career Advisor
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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.

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 …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

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

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
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.