Parents & Families

Welcome to the Career & Co-op  Center at UMass Lowell. We want to introduce you to what we do to help your UMass Lowell student learn about careers, find internships, co-ops, and jobs, and prepare them for seeking employment. You play an important role in your student’s career development, so we offer this site as a resource for you. Please explore the links on this page to learn more about the services we provide, how you can help your student with career decision-making, and what other resources are available.

18 resume changes you should make to get past the ATS filters…and why

If your resume doesn’t “speak” the language of the ATS, it might never even reach a human recruiter’s desk, regardless of how talented you actually are.

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What It (Actually) Takes to Land a Job: Number of Applications, Cost, & Career Center Support

For today’s college students, landing that coveted first job is less of a milestone and more of a second job. It’s one that demands time, money, and grit, and has no guarantee of return.

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in nursing

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with nursing degrees. Nursing is one of the most in-demand fields worldwide. The degree prepares you for direct patient care, but it also opens doors in administration, education, …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in engineering

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with engineering degrees. I’m treating “engineering” as a broad category here—mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial, and related fields. Employers value engineering grads for their problem-solving skills, math and science …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in computer science

Here’s a practical breakdown of the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with computer science degrees. CS majors often picture themselves as software engineers—and that’s true for many—but the degree also opens doors into data, design, security, consulting, and even …

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Resources

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

What Can I Do With This Major? features 100 major profiles with information on common career paths, types of employers …

PDF: This resource defines key competencies that prepare individuals for workplace success.

This simple resume template works very well with job application platforms. Avoiding graphics, tables and columns makes it easier for …

The First-Destination Career Outcome Study captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within a year of …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
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.