The Career & Co-op Center supports undergraduate students in developing career skills that they will use time and again over the course of their lives. This approach reflects the fact that most UMass Lowell graduates will work in several different jobs during their career journeys. Our overarching goal, then, while we help students pursue career opportunities in the present, is to teach them the skills they need to pursue opportunities on their own in the future.

Students can meet with an advisor for guidance in all areas of career development, including:

  • Discovering skills, values and interests
  • Exploring majors and career paths
  • Marketing themselves for roles of interest
  • Finding and gaining relevant experience
  • Taking steps toward achieving their career goals

Additionally, the Career & Co-op Center provides students with opportunities to network with industry representatives through career fairs, employer career panels, on-campus interviewing, and information sessions. Students can visit Handshake for a full list of upcoming events. Find advice and resources on this page to help you navigate your career journey.

Building Bridges: Veteran-Specific Career Networks and Networking Events

Establishing a robust professional network is crucial for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers, but it can also be challenging. So let’s examine the benefits of networking and veteran resources to support these efforts.

By Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo
Afua Serwa Addae-Adoo Associate Director, Career Services
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Navigating Identity Disclosure in the Workplace: A Guide for LGBTQ+ College Students

After weighing the potential risks and benefits, the choice is of course always yours. Should you choose to come out in the workplace here are five strategies LGBTQ+ individuals can use to navigate the challenges of identity disclosure.

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Communications and Program Specialist, Career Services
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Jumpstarting Your Legal Internship Search: Government Roles

One area that should not be overlooked is he federal government—interning with the federal government is a great way for law students to develop their legal skills while exploring different areas of the government. If you are interested in interning with the federal government but do not know where to start, this article will help you start the process.

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Unlocking Success: Strategies for Maximizing Your Career Fair Potential

When faced with the daunting task of finding a job, it’s nice to know that career fairs exist – not too many major life transitions have such a ready-made, free, and publicly accessible way to make the needed connections.

But that’s …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Best Practices For Landing An Informational Interview

Did you ever think you’d landed your dream position only to discover it was nothing like what you expected? This is precisely the problem that informational interviews prevent. If we want to advance in our careers or shift fields, connecting …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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 …

Effective Resume Writing Guide

PDF: Check out our guide to write and format your best resume.

FOCUS® 2 CAREER

FOCUS® 2 CAREER is an easy-to-use online career self-assessment system that can help you explore your values, interests, personality, and …

Interviewing 101

PDF: The before, during, and after of a job interview.

Candid Career

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

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.