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Career Services 
You’ll find lots of online advice about job searching, internships, resumes, and networking. Don’t dive in alone. UMass has refined resources for you and has many people in place who can help with your specific goals. 

Milestones Checklist 
START HERE. This career prep list will keep you on task from your first year through graduation and let you know what you should be doing.   

Internships and Co-ops 
Internships and co-ops allow you to work in a specific field and gain experience. Participating in one or more is one of the best ways to prepare for your career.  

Resumes
A resume is a document that shows potential employers your education, experience, and qualifications clearly, concisely, and compellingly.  

Cover Letters 
A cover letter is a “sales pitch” that shows potential employers why your skills and experience are the best fit for their needs.  

Interviewing
Interviewing lets you connect with a potential employer and show why you’d be perfect for the job. 

Networking 
80% of company hires involve a shared contact in their professional network.  Whether through a pre-planned meeting or an impromptu conversation at a conference, career fair, information session, or anywhere else, networking will likely help you find your first job and be crucial as you advance in your career. 

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