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.

Courses for career exploration and finding a job? Yes, we’ve got those!

The UMass Lowell Career & Co-op Center is committed to helping students find rewarding careers. While some of our students prefer to drop-in and ask questions, others appreciate more structured support. For those seeking weekly meetings with a member of …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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How Parents Can Help New Grads Find a Job

Robin Ryan

The economy is not the only thing preventing this year’s new grad from landing a job. Parents often offer poor advice and the wrong job search strategies that can derail their son or daughter without meaning to. Suggesting …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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5 Ways to Use your Veteran Status to Maximize your Chances of Landing a Job

Your status as a veteran can give you a competitive advantage against other applicants in landing your next job. In this post, we’ll provide five ways to streamline your job-hunt using your status as a veteran and the associated experience you have gained through your time in the military. 

By Melissa Snyder
Melissa Snyder Student Staff - Career Peer
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Spotting and Avoiding Job Scams: Essential Tips for Students

Job searching is an exciting milestone, but it can also make students vulnerable to scams. Understanding the warning signs of these scams is crucial for avoiding financial and emotional distress.

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Top 10 glamorous science and engineering jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

Science and engineering are fields that not only offer intellectual challenges but also the chance to make groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. For students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, there are science and engineering positions that combine prestige, excitement, and the …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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.

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
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.