The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to international students and alumni.

Maximizing Career Fair Success: A Guide for International Students

Career fairs are pivotal events in the academic calendar, offering students a unique platform to engage with potential employers, explore internship and job opportunities, and expand their professional networks. For international students, these events present both opportunities and challenges. This …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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The Changing Landscape of DEI and Technology

AI and DEI are at a crossroads.

DEI programs are under scrutiny as the corporate and governmental landscapes are shifting. While some companies are deprioritizing DEI due to political and economic pressures, others are recognizing that true inclusivity fuels innovation …

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Social Security Resources for Employment at UML

At UML, we are thrilled to have over 2,000 international students who have chosen to attend our institution. With that in mind, we want to ensure that all international students have the opportunity to work on campus, but there are …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Coordinator, Cooperative Education
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Advice and Experience From a Graduated International Student

Arnav Mathur, a former computer science student interested in finance, faced significant challenges in his job search due to the difficulty in finding employers willing to sponsor international candidates. This obstacle, however, became the motivation Arnav needed to get creative …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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Should students and recent graduates from underrepresented groups hide aspects of their identity when applying for jobs? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep2

This is the second episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast. These podcasts are produced by College Recruiter job search site, which believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career, and hosted by WRKdefined.

In this 

By College Recruiter
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 …

International Student & Scholars Office (ISSO)

Information on taxation, visas, SEVIS, OPT and CPT, and more, including possible on-campus employers.

Handling Illegal Questions

PDF: If you are asked illegal questions during an interview, here’s how you can answer them.

Myvisajobs

Now the largest and most trusted employment website for foreign workers seeking opportunities in United States.

English-language Conversation Circles

For beginning and more advanced English speakers, the Chelmsford Public Library offers free conversation circles. You can also check out …

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Phone
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Address

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220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

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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.