UMass Boston

Schedule an Appointment!

Undergraduate Students:

Need to schedule an appointment? You can schedule an appointment directly through the Academic and Career Engagement and Success (ACES) Center. 

***Please note undergraduate students cannot book appointments on Handshake.***

Graduate Students:

Need to schedule an appointment? You can schedule an appointment directly through Handshake! (Note: You must have a Handshake account approved first).

Below are some online resources to assist in your major and career exploration and planning:

Use the Make a Plan timeline to get your career planning process on the right track.

• Learn more about your career options.
  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook
  • Career Outlook
  • O*NET OnLine
  • What can I do with this major?
  • What can I do with a major in.....?
  • Sign in to Handshake
• While you're in the Career Services office, visit the Career Resource Library to research the possibilities.
• Use Focus 2 to match your personality and preferences to suitable career choices.
• View our Instructional Career Videos.

Gain hands-on professional experience before you graduate.

Go to Internships/Co-ops for more information, including how you can coordinate work opportunities with your studies.

Conduct a smart, effective job search.

Visit Job Search for information, tips, and resources on search strategies, résumés, cover letters, and interviews. Also visit Handshake for job hunt skills seminars, job fairs, and on-campus interviewing.

Consider graduate or professional school.

Your academic advisor and other professors in your major will probably be your primary resource, but we can help–particularly with pre-law and premedical advising. See Further Education for details.