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.

 

Medical School Interview Guide: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

You got the interview invitation. The relief lasted about thirty seconds before the pressure set in. Now you have a narrow window to prepare for one of the most decisive stages of the medical school application process.

To succeed in …

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Top Black Professional Networks in STEM

Today we’re going to showcase some of the top organizations for Black professionals in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The objective of these organizations is to provide a platform for innovation, collaboration, and the empowerment of Black professionals in …

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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 else’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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Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
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.