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511 Goodell Building, (413) 545-2224

Even before they graduate, students need to make a number of life decisions. They are encouraged not to wait until their final year, but to begin exploring the world beyond the University early, with the aid of qualified Career Services staff. To help them make intelligent, well-informed career choices, the University offers career planning assistance, opportunities to obtain practical, preprofessional experience through co-ops and internships, resumé referral, and on-campus recruiting.

Each year, Career Services sponsors numerous career fairs, bringing more than 200 employers to campus. Additionally more than 120 graduate schools visit for Graduate and Professional Schools Information Day. Undergraduates choose from 3,000 co-op and internship opportunities, while graduating seniors have more than 6,000 full-time employment opportunities to explore.

Career Planning: Various career planning services are available to help students make good career choices from their first year until after graduation. A computer-assisted guidance system, individual career counseling, and workshops introduce students to career planning. An annual graduate school fair, numerous career fairs, and alumni career panels are a few of the ways that help them explore occupations and graduate education.

Field Experience: The Career Services internship and cooperative education program encourages students to explore academic and personal interests, acquire new skills, make professional contacts, and learn more about the world at large during the summer or academic semester. Opportunities exist in Massachusetts, other New England states, and many other locations throughout the U.S. Many offer attractive salaries which can offset some of the cost of attending the University. Career Services also offers a Post Graduate Internship program for graduating seniors and alumni from accredited colleges and universities.

Employment Referral and Other Services: Many students as they approach the senior year have questions pertaining to full-time employment.

Pre-employment services include the opportunity to interview with employers on campus, a computer-assisted resumé referral program, and career fairs, all putting students in touch with employers throughout the state, across the country, and even around the world. Students register for campus recruiting and apply for interviews and job vacancies directly on the Career Services website: www.umass.edu/careers.

Career Services offices are open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For further information, contact the receptionist at 511 Goodell Building, tel. (413) 545-2224.