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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.

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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Should I Say I Have a Disability on a Job Application?

In recent years, many companies have become increasingly interested in reaching diversity goals but in practice not all of them are properly prepared to deal with diversity. This contradictory situation may leave you wondering, “Should I say I have a …

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The 20 Most Common Private Equity Behavioral Interview Questions

Preparing for a private equity behavioral interview is a critical step for candidates aiming to secure preferred roles in this competitive private equity industry. Behavioral interviews provide top private equity firms with valuable insights into a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and …

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13 Part-Time Jobs for Teens (with Tips on How to Get One!)

When you’re a teen, balancing school, friends, and family can already feel like a full-time job. But what if you could also earn some extra cash and gain experience at the same time? Whether you’re saving for something special or …

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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 …

Candid Career

Candid Career provides career planning and career information videos to help students learn about job options, industries and job search …

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.

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