The Career & Co-op Center will close for commencement activities beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The office will re-open for standard operating hours on Monday, May 18, 2026.

The process of finding a job, internship, or co-op is more than just conducting an online search; it involves a comprehensive approach.

●  Targeting specific roles you’re interested in (rather than just applying for anything and everything)
●  Highlighting the relevant skills that will help you stand out as a candidate for each role
●  Effectively using search engines to find the opportunities that are out there
●  Leveraging a strategic network to support your search
●  And more!

So, what should you do first? It varies for everyone because everyone’s experiences, skills, and interests are unique to them. The good news is, there are many ways to get started with the Career & Co-op Center! You can schedule an appointment with an advisor, attend a Career Corner: Job & Internship Search virtual session, and register for our UMLO.2000 Job & Internship Search course, or you can use the advice and resources on this page.

Each step below provides quick tips to help you identify strategies that can move you forward and closer to securing your dream job or internship opportunity.

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Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Explore occupations by career categories and pathways and use real time labor market data to power your decision making.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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 …

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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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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.