Graduate Students

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.

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Salary Negotiation Tips for MBAs: How to Get What You’re Worth

Negotiating your salary as an MBA graduate isn’t just about securing a bigger paycheck—it’s about setting the right financial foundation for your career. According to research from the Harvard Business Review, failing to negotiate can cost you up to $1 …

By WeSolv

Navigating Rejection and Moving Forward with Confidence in Your Job Interviews

After spending countless hours perfecting your resume, acing your interviews, and sending thoughtful thank-you notes, you feel confident that you’ve secured the job of your dreams… only to receive the dreaded rejection email. It’s a gut punch. You start to …

By Esmeralda Mendez

VIBE Awards 2024: Best Companies for Health and Wellness

In 2024, employees expect more than just a paycheck—they want to be seen, supported, and valued as people. Mental health and emotional well-being have become top priorities, and companies are responding accordingly. In 2024, 70% of U.S. employers offer some …

How to Grow Your Network Without Awkward Small Talk

Stepping into a new field comes with a unique set of challenges – one of the biggest being the need to build a strong professional network. For those who thrive in structured conversations and prefer more profound, more meaningful discussions …

By Ivy Exec

How to Thrive as a Transgender Person in the Workplace

In a perfect world, being transgender in the workplace wouldn’t require strategy. You’d show up, do your job, get paid fairly, and grow in your career like anyone else. No awkward stares when you walk into the breakroom. No uncomfortable …

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FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

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