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.
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Most students and recent grads don’t realize that their first “interview” isn’t with a recruiter or hiring manager. It’s with software. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are designed to scan resumes, rank candidates, and decide whose applications get in front of …