By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now
As a college student, you get all kinds of advice to start networking. Alumni events, on-campus conferences, and job fairs are all opportunities that faculty and staff encourage you …
By: Quy, Nguyen, BS ’24, MSE ‘26 and Melissa Welch, Associate Director of Co-operative Education
Quy Nguyen is an international graduate student from Vietnam currently enrolled in the Plus 1 Master’s in Electrical Engineering Program at UMass Lowell. Quy received …
Meet Caitlyn, a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Commonwealth Financial Network, who is passionate about supporting early career talent. Caitlyn graduated in 2023 from UMass Lowell with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Marketing & Management. While in school, she gained hands-on industry experience through a co-op at Franklin Templeton Investments (formerly Putnam Investments) from January to June 2022. Now working on the other side of the hiring process, Caitlyn shares her perspective on what makes students stand out and how they can successfully transition from co-op roles to full-time positions.
You finished your co-op search, accepted a job offer, and have an official start date. You are eager to dive into the professional world, but are probably experiencing some first day jitters too. Whether it’s your first job or you …
Engaging in a cooperative education (co-op) program during college is a valuable opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on experience within their chosen field. Not only does it provide a solid foundation for building a professional network, but it also …
