The process of fining a job, internship or co-op is more than just conducting an online search. It involves knowing yourself, marketing your skills, networking, effectively using search engines, and more. The Career & Co-op Center is here to help you find opportunities that interest you, and you can schedule an appointment with one of our team members to discuss your goals and develop effective search strategies. On this page, you’ll find advice, resources, and links to job search boards that can help you take the next steps in your career journey.

15 early career jobs that map well to political science majors

Career mapping is the process of strategically planning your professional journey by identifying career options, the skills you’ll need, and the steps to reach your goals. For political science majors, career mapping is especially valuable because this field offers a …

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How to Land a Private Equity Internship During College

Internships are an excellent way for college students to gain valuable experience and develop their skills. In particular, private equity internships offer unique opportunities to learn about the inner workings of the finance industry and get hands-on experience with private …

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How to optimize your ATS-Friendly Resume

If you are searching for an internship or job, you might have to format your details on your resume and submit it through an applicant tracking system or ATS. The ATS is designed to organize, and filter resumes for human …

By Janet Lee Taylor
Janet Lee Taylor Career Advisor, Career Services
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4 strategies for overcoming a lack of experience in your job search | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep28

On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we discuss how employers almost always prefer to hire candidates with experience, even for roles that they consider to be entry-level. Why? Because their risk of hiring the candidate …

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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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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 …

What Can I Do With This Major?

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

Job & Internship Search Sites

In addition to using the web to access Handshake, below is a list by discipline and affinity of other online …

Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

To view a list of available employment opportunities for non-students at the university.

Video: What to Expect at the Career Fair

Learn what to expect and how to make the most of a UMass Lowell career fair.

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