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 LGBTQ+ students and alumni.

UML Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

If you identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally here at UMass Lowell, we want you to know about the many resources on campus available to faculty, staff, and students to stay connected. That’s why we’ve …

By Tiffany Medeiros
Tiffany Medeiros Assistant Director, Cooperative Education
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5 Tips for a Great Cover Letter (and samples)

Cover letters are a fantastic tool to introduce oneself in the job search process and are as significant as the resume. A cover letter provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate one’s interest in the organization and establish direct connections between the employer’s job description and one’s professional background. A well-crafted cover letter, tailored to the specific job and company of interest, and addressed to the right person, can make a lasting impression on the employer.

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Advising & Staff Development
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Navigating Identity Disclosure in the Workplace: A Guide for LGBTQ+ College Students

After weighing the potential risks and benefits, the choice is of course always yours. Should you choose to come out in the workplace here are five strategies LGBTQ+ individuals can use to navigate the challenges of identity disclosure.

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Tips for Managing Gender Transition in the Workplace

Illustration by Marian Blair

No matter what aspect of your life you consider, the journey of gender transition can be nerve wracking, and one arena where you may feel even more trepidation about how to proceed is in the workplace. …

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Is An Employer LGBTQ+ Friendly: 4 Ways To Assess

For members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies, it is advisable to thoroughly research a company’s commitment to inclusivity before applying to a role, being mindful of authentic efforts amidst the prevalence of symbolic gestures.

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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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 …

Handling Illegal Questions

While it can be unpredictable what questions an employer will ask you in a job interview, there are some questions …

LGBTQ Campus

Consortium of Higher Education LGBTQ Resource Professionals‘ mission is to achieve higher education environments in which LGBTQ people have …

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MPTC) is an organization dedicated to ending discrimination on the basis of gender identity and …

Human Rights Campaign

Working for lesbian, bisexual and transgender equal rights at the Human Rights Campaign.

LAMBDA LEGAL

Lambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, …

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