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 …
Undertaking a Co-op is a wonderful opportunity provided here at UMass Lowell. Here at the Career & Co-op Center, we actively work with academic departments to share the benefits of this experience, but we aren’t the only ones. Joe Hartman, …
By Rae Perry
Rae PerryDirector, Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning
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 …
