UMass Lowell | Career & Co-op Center (2024)

Let’s Find Your Next Job on the Handshake App

One tool we always recommend to our students use is Handshake. This platform is the #1 way students can find jobs that fit their career interests. Handshake allows students to discover internships, co-ops, and jobs for recent and upcoming graduates.

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Need a Resume Reviewed? We’re Here to Help!

The Career & Co-op Center offers many services, and, one particular service is often requested by students: resume reviews. Resumes are critical in the internship and job search process, and are often needed when applying for scholarships or to graduate …

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Salary Negotiation 101

Salary Negotiation 101

Short on time? You only need 3 minutes to watch this video (See below) to help you learn about how to negotiate salary.

Bonus: If you are looking for more details and tips on salary negotiation, you can join the …

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New Career Advising Model at UML

As we begin the Spring 2024 semester, the UMass Lowell Career & Co-op Center is significantly changing the career advising structure to undertake a targeted, college-specific approach. Staff historically met with students from any degree program to provide one-on-one career …

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5 Tips for a Great Cover Letter (and samples)

Cover letters are a fantastic tool to introduce oneself in the job search process and are as significant as the resume. A cover letter provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate one’s interest in the organization and establish direct connections between the employer’s job description and one’s professional background. A well-crafted cover letter, tailored to the specific job and company of interest, and addressed to the right person, can make a lasting impression on the employer.

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