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.

How to Take a Mental Health Day (and What to Do to Feel Better)

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Get Involved, Gain Experience – Business Edition!

Did you know that joining a student club or organization can be one of the best ways to gain real world experience?

Oftentimes, students focus on getting an internship, co-op, or part-time job to build their experience (which is definitely …

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Mackenzie Bumpus Career Advisor
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16 Common Mistakes Early-Career Professionals Make When Negotiating Their First Salary

Salary negotiation for your first professional role can be challenging, but avoiding common pitfalls is essential for starting your career on solid financial footing. Career experts consistently identify specific mistakes that new professionals make when discussing compensation, often stemming from …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Courses for career exploration and finding a job? Yes, we’ve got those!

The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting students in finding and launching rewarding careers. For students interested in structured, regular contact with our career advising staff, we offer career development courses for undergraduate students. These courses provide students …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Five Actionable Tips for Career Success at UMASS Lowell

Hello, aspiring leaders of UMASS Lowell.

Here are some quick tips I would like to share that will help you along your successful career journey. Although we often have preconceived notions of what it’s like to work in a specific …

By Anthony Ross
Anthony Ross Director
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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.

Interviewing 101

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

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 …

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 …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
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.