UMass Boston

Career Engagement & Success

Alumni Resources

Career Coaching

Take advantage of our career coaching expertise by scheduling an appointment with a dedicated career specialist through Handshake. You can also use Handshake to explore our extensive career resources, where you can research various possibilities and expand your knowledge.

To help you identify suitable career choices that align with your personality and preferences, utilize our online tool, Focus 2, designed to match your unique traits with potential career paths.

Renew Your Job Search

If you're currently renewing your job search, we can provide invaluable information, tips, and resources on effective search strategies, resume writing, cover letters, and interview techniques. Additionally, don't miss out on the career-related information and job boards.

Further Education

Pursuing a graduate or professional degree can be an option at any stage of your career. Advice and help are available to both current students and alumni.

Exploring graduate school?

The Academic and Career Engagement and Success (ACES) Center is a good starting point. ACES advisors are ready to help students and alumni with the decision-making and application processes. Faculty and department heads are a valuable resource as well for advice and recommendations on graduate schools.

Online information and registration is available for the GRE, PRAXIS, TOEFL, GMAT, LSAT , MCAT, and DAT.

Considering a career in law?

Download a PDF copy of the Pre-Law Guide for details on pre-law preparation and the application process. We also encourage undergraduates to make an appointment with the pre-law advisor in ACES.