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.

 

6 High-Paying Jobs for Veterans

Transitioning from military to civilian life often means figuring out how to translate your hard-earned skills into new opportunities. Many veterans possess a wealth of experience and soft skills that make them ideal candidates for high-paying roles across a variety …

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How Students Actually Get Internships: Real Strategies That Work

You’ve Been Searching for a Month. Here’s What’s Actually Working.

Scrolling through internship postings for weeks with nothing to show for it? You’re definitely not alone. Most students treat the internship hunt like a numbers game: blast out applications, cross …

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How to stop comparing your job search to everyone elseโ€™s

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” It’s a simple way of describing something many people learn the hard way: measuring your own life against …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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The AI skill everyone should have

The AI skillsย for a social worker,ย marketer,ย engineer, orย meteorologistย will all be different.ย the one skillย whereย there does seem to be consensus on isย critical thinking.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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How to Survive a PhD

Dr. Jason Karp

With the bleak job market and lackluster economy, many young adults are staying in school to pursue graduate degrees or returning to school after a layoff. ย To advance your career and get ahead in the competitive job …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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.