UMass Lowell Career & Co-op Center

🎓 This , we honor the hard work and dedication that fuel our nation's progress.

As we celebrate, let's also reflect on the origins of this day rooted in the fight for workers' rights, the role of unions, and the ongoing pursuit of work-life balance.

Whether you're gearing up for the next chapter in your career or planning your future path, today is a reminder of the strides we've made and the journey ahead.

Happy Labor Day from The Career & Co-op Center! 💼

Want to ensure you are interviewing with a company that will prioritize your professional growth? Here's 5 questions you can ask your interviewer to learn more about their intentions.

For more materials to prepare for an interview check out 'The Job Interview: Before, During, and After' at https://ow.ly/PvsA50SzQml

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, our office will have modified hours. Full details of our operations from July 3, 2024, through July 5, 2024, are below.

July 3, 2024
The Career & Co-op Center will close at 2 p.m. on July 3, 2024.

July 4, 2024
The Career & Co-op Center will be closed on July 4, 2024 for holiday observance.

July 5, 2024
Limited in-person services will be available at University Crossing, Suite 450 until 1 p.m. Services will be available remotely from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the remainder of July 5th.

Standard operating business hours will resume on July 8, 2024 at 9 a.m.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!🎇

As June draws to a close, it's important to remember that career support for the LGBTQ+ community is an ongoing need. That's why we have compiled a collection of 5 valuable career resources that can be used all year long. Read more about each resource here and find the complete list of websites below.

Out Professionals Education Foundation
https://www.outprofessionals.org/

Out For Undergrad
https://www.outforundergrad.org/

Pride at Work
https://www.prideatwork.org/

Out & Equal
https://outandequal.org/

Advocates for Trans Equality
https://transequality.org/

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth by celebrating the achievements of Black professionals.

Here are six empowering books about careers that not only highlight the accomplishments of black professionals but also provide invaluable insights for personal and professional growth.

Let's continue to learn, grow, and uplift each other!

For the complete list of books with a brief synopsis of each, check out this piece by Obsidi: https://obsidi.com/must-read-books-by-black-authors-for-career-growth/

Getting ready for the interview portion where you talk about yourself can be tough for many people, especially for students whom may not be sure what to expect from employers.

That's why we've put together some questions to practice with so they can shine during the part of the interview that is all about them!

For additional questions, visit our "Common Questions Asked by Employers" resource at career.uml.edu

It's important to be prepared to talk about your work experience during an interview, no matter the position. To help you get ready, here are some common experience-related questions you might be asked.

For additional questions, visit our "Common Questions Asked by Employers" resource at https://career.uml.edu/resources/interviewing-questions-asked-by-an-employer/

While every interview is unique, there are common questions that students pursuing internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles should be prepared to answer.

Check out some common questions about your education here. For more questions, visit our "Common Questions Asked by Employers" resource available on our website career.uml.edu (linked in the bio).

Want to ensure that you are choosing an organization that aligns with your diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) beliefs?

Asking questions about DEI during an interview is a great way to gain perspective on the organization's position and whether they are putting forth real effort for all.

Check out a snapshot of questions that you can ask here and for our full suggested list check out our blog, "Assessing an Organization's Commitment to DEI" at https://career.uml.edu/blog/2023/10/11/assessing-an-organizations-commitment-to-dei/

In observation of Memorial Day this weekend, our office will close on Friday, May 24 at 2 p.m. We will resume standard hours of operation on Tuesday, May 28 at 9 a.m.

✨Senior Spotlight✨ Today we are shouting out to our last graduating Co-op Assistant this year, Meghan!

Meghan is graduating next week with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science and a Minor in Climate Change and Sustainability. Check out her advice on enrolling in a career course here on campus.💼📚 Congratulations, Meghan!

✨Senior Spotlight✨ Today we are shouting out to our incredible Graphic Design Intern, Tenley! Our Office has had the pleasure of working with Tenley on many communication assets throughout campus over the past two years. You've like seen her work too if you've come across any posters or Hawki's from the Career & Co-op Center.

Tenley is graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and we couldn't be more proud. Thanks for everything, Tenley and congratulations!

✨Senior Spotlight✨ Today we are shouting out to another one of our graduating Career Peers, Madison!

Madison is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Minors in Education and Spanish. Check out her advice on getting involved on campus ⛸️. Congratulations, Madison!

A few snapshots of the team at Junior Preview Day! We had such a great time answering your questions and sharing information about all of the resources available at The Career & Co-op Center 💼

✨Senior Spotlight✨ Today we are giving a shoutout to another one of our graduating Co-op Peer Assistants, Anthony!

Anthony is graduating this spring with a B.S. in Computer Science.

Fun Fact: Anthony was the 1st place recipient of UMass Lowell's Student Employee of the Year for 2024! Big congrats to you, Anthony!

✨Senior Spotlight✨ Today we are giving a shoutout to one of our graduating Co-op Peer Assistants, Bella!

She will be graduating this spring with an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology. Wishing you all the best for your bright future ahead, congratulations!

✨Senior Spotlight✨ Big congratulations to another one of our wonderful Career Peers, Stephanie, who who will be receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology (Pre-Med) and minor in Public Health in a few weeks. Congratulations Stephanie, and thank you for these inspiring words!

✨ Senior Spotlight✨ As we near the end of the semester, it means some of our incredible student employees are graduating and heading off to their next adventures.

One of these students is Liza, a Career Peer for the Career & Co-op Center, who will be receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Crime and Mental Health and is also enrolled in the 4+1 Bachelor's to Master's program for Criminal Justice. Congratulations, Liza!

Check out Liza's parting words to her fellow and future River Hawks 📑and stay tuned for other spotlights ✨

Happy Earth Day! 🌍🌿One way we're celebrating is by sharing 7 career options focused on sustainability highlighted on Greendeed!

Curious about other earth-friendly roles? Use the Lightcast Job Trends tool on our website to research more career roles that are fulfilling for you and beneficial to our planet.

https://career.uml.edu/labor-market-insights/

The end of the semester is always a hallmark of exciting celebrations ✨ Last week, a few of our Career & Co-op team members traveled to Woburn for LGA, LLP's first-ever complete co-op celebration! 🎉

They enjoyed a panel where students shared their co-op experience, highlights of the company culture, and profound ways their work impacted their education and future!

A big thank you to LGA, LLP and our other incredible co-op employers who provide such rich, fun, and valuable experiences to our River Hawks!

We understand that providing career-related opportunities to our students is crucial for preparing them to succeed in their professional lives. To facilitate access to internships, mentorships, and hands-on learning opportunities, we, the team at The UMass Lowell Career & Co-op Center, hope you will consider donating to UMass Lowell for the Days of Giving.

Days of Giving starts today and will continue through April 11th at noon.

Every contribution counts, and no amount is too small.

Please consider supporting our River Hawks by making a donation today at https://bit.ly/3TO1bUh

Check out a few of our snapshots📸 from Career Networking Night!

We had a great time hosting Alumni on Wednesday night who led a series of different small group conversations on career topics with current undergraduate and graduate students.

Thank you to everyone who came out, connected, and shared in an excellent networking experience!

It might have been a bit chilly last night, but that didn't stop over 1300+ students from joining us for the Spring Career Fair in the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell!

Here are just a few snapshots of the great moments captured at this event.

And a big thank you to our career fair's platinum and gold sponsors, as well as all of the other amazing employers, the staff who helped, and the students who attended!

So many great insights (and smiles 😊) shared last night at the Career Fair Prep Panel. A shout out to our wonderful panelists:

- Jess O'Leary (ZOLL Medical)
- Brendan Stamm (Liberty Mutual)
- Connie Mortara (Massachusetts Trial Courts)

A big thank you to them for sharing their experiences which is so valuable for our students to feel confident and prepared for a career fair!

No matter how you slice it, there are so many great opportunities for career development at UML.

💼 Happy Pi Day, River Hawks!

Happy International Women's Day-- Here's to celebrating strong and incredible women everywhere, including our own Career & Co-op team, who work to provide resources, information, and connections to foster the career development of our River Hawks at UML.

What a turnout for Co-op Connections!🤝 -- It's always exciting to see our UML students engaging in conversations with employers in Moloney Hall last night.

A big thank you to all the employers who participated in the event and provided valuable information about the co-op openings at their organizations.

Career Exploration Snapshots 📸

Last night we hosted an exciting event where students reviewed big challenges they see in the world and how they can find careers to tackle them.

Do you know someone who wants to explore career options but missed our event? No problem!

Have them make an appointment with their designated career advisor through our website: https://career.uml.edu/careeradvising/