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.

 

Don’t Ditch the Cover Letter. It Could Be Exactly What Gets You Hired.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD 

Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Three challenges veterans face when going back to school after service.

In an effort to support veterans in their pursuit of higher education, Anderson Olmos, a retired U.S. Marine veteran, shared insights into three personal challenges he faced upon returning to the classroom.

To learn more about why Anderson went back …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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From Anxious to Authentic: Mindful Networking for Career Confidence

You’re at a career fair, patiently waiting to talk to your dream company. Draped in your professional clothes, resume in hand, you’re ready for this.

But the longer you wait, the more your heart starts to race. The more your …

By Hannah Monbleau, M.Ed.
Hannah Monbleau, M.Ed. Associate Director of Student Life & Well-being
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Career Advice from 8 LGBTQIA+ CEOs and Founders

Despite how it may look, given the parades and the parties and the glitter, Pride Month is a bittersweet occasion. While yes, of course it’s important to get out there and celebrate how far we’ve come, it’s just as important …

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How To Identify Safe Workplaces For LGBTQ+ And Diverse Students

Featuring an Interview with Jesse Cline (they/them), a Sr Talent Acquisition Partner on the Early Careers recruiting team at UKG and a member of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group

Job searching is a stressful process for anyone – filled with researching …

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.