Career Lab

Welcome to the Career Lab

Are you looking for help with your resume, cover letter, or LinkedIn profile? Whether you’re in the beginning stages and not sure how to get started, or just need help polishing your materials before sending them out into the world, our Career Lab Ambassadors are here to help you with your career-related needs.

Need your resume or cover letter reviewed?

The Career Lab is open all summer for resume and cover letter reviews! As an undergraduate student, there are two ways you can receive feedback on your application materials.

Email

For a written review of your materials, please send the following to careerlab@xcslscl.com:

The document(s) you need reviewed attached as Word docs or PDFs.
A sentence or two about what you are using these documents to apply for (if possible, include a link to the opportunity so we can provide suggestions on how to tailor your application materials).
The date you need the document reviewed by (please allow 2-3 business days).

Virtual Appointments

For a personal review, schedule a 30-minute virtual appointment by following the instructions below:

Log into Handshake
Select “Career Center” then “Appointments”
Schedule a new “Career Connections Center” appointment with the “Career Lab”

Drop-In Hours: During the academic year (fall and spring semesters), the Career Lab is open for in-person drop-in hours on the first floor of the Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC) weekdays between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Email Us

If you would like to reach out to the Career Lab Ambassador who reviewed your document, please email careerlab@xcslscl.com and use the heading “Question for [First Name]” in the subject line. Your Career Lab Ambassador

will respond to you on the next day they are scheduled to work.

You can also message Career Lab Coaches directly through Handshake.

Select the “Students” tab at the top of the screen.
Use the search bar to find the Career Lab Ambassador you would like to contact.
Click the “Message” button to compose and send a message.

To get the most out of your appointment, please read through the on-demand resources related to your appointment topic in advance and make any revisions you are comfortable making on your own prior to meeting with Career Lab staff.

will respond to you on the next day they are scheduled to work.

You can also message Career Lab Coaches directly through Handshake.

Select the “Students” tab at the top of the screen.
Use the search bar to find the Career Lab Ambassador you would like to contact.
Click the “Message” button to compose and send a message.

will respond to you on the next day they are scheduled to work.

You can also message Career Lab Coaches directly through Handshake.

Select the “Students” tab at the top of the screen.
Use the search bar to find the Career Lab Ambassador you would like to contact.
Click the “Message” button to compose and send a message.

(Fall & Spring only) Drop by the Career Lab for help with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and help getting started with Handshake and ClarkCONNECT.

Drop-in hours are from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of the ASEC Building.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please sign in upon arrival.

(Fall & Spring only) Drop by the Career Lab for help with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and help getting started with Handshake and ClarkCONNECT.

Drop-in hours are from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of the ASEC Building.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please sign in upon arrival.

(Fall & Spring only) Drop by the Career Lab for help with your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and help getting started with Handshake and ClarkCONNECT.

Drop-in hours are from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of the ASEC Building.
Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please sign in upon arrival.

Schedule a 30-minute virtual appointment with a Career Lab Ambassador to have your resume or cover letter reviewed.

When prompted, write a detailed description of what you would like to accomplish during your meeting.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please take the following steps:
- Log into Handshake.
- Go to “Career Center” then “Appointments”.
- Select the appointment you would like to cancel and click the “Cancel Appointment” button.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule a 30-minute virtual appointment with a Career Lab Ambassador to have your resume or cover letter reviewed.

When prompted, write a detailed description of what you would like to accomplish during your meeting.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please take the following steps:
- Log into Handshake.
- Go to “Career Center” then “Appointments”.
- Select the appointment you would like to cancel and click the “Cancel Appointment” button.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Schedule a 30-minute virtual appointment with a Career Lab Ambassador to have your resume or cover letter reviewed.

When prompted, write a detailed description of what you would like to accomplish during your meeting.
If you need to cancel your appointment, please take the following steps:
- Log into Handshake.
- Go to “Career Center” then “Appointments”.
- Select the appointment you would like to cancel and click the “Cancel Appointment” button.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

You can submit your cover letter or resume for review by uploading it onto Handshake.

Log into Handshake.
Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Select “Documents” from the drop-down menu then click the “Add a Document” button to upload your documents.
All documents added to your Handshake profile will be put into a queue to be reviewed by a member of the Career Lab staff.
Please allow 1-3 business days for your document to be reviewed.
You will receive an email when your review is complete. To view comments, log into Handshake, click on the document that has been reviewed, and scroll down to the bottom to view comments.

You can submit your cover letter or resume for review by uploading it onto Handshake.

Log into Handshake.
Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Select “Documents” from the drop-down menu then click the “Add a Document” button to upload your documents.
All documents added to your Handshake profile will be put into a queue to be reviewed by a member of the Career Lab staff.
Please allow 1-3 business days for your document to be reviewed.
You will receive an email when your review is complete. To view comments, log into Handshake, click on the document that has been reviewed, and scroll down to the bottom to view comments.

You can submit your cover letter or resume for review by uploading it onto Handshake.

Log into Handshake.
Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Select “Documents” from the drop-down menu then click the “Add a Document” button to upload your documents.
All documents added to your Handshake profile will be put into a queue to be reviewed by a member of the Career Lab staff.
Please allow 1-3 business days for your document to be reviewed.
You will receive an email when your review is complete. To view comments, log into Handshake, click on the document that has been reviewed, and scroll down to the bottom to view comments.

Kishore Balineni Chinappolla

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Accounting & Finance, Bangalore, 2018

Master’s in Business Administration, Finance Major, Clark University, 2025

Aagaman Ghimire

Bachelor’s in Business Administration Specializing in Marketing, Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2021

Master’s of Science in Marketing Analytics, Clark University, 2025

Cayetana Rodriguez

Bachelor of Arts in Management, Political Science Minor, Clark University, 2025

Master’s in Business Administration (ADP), Clark University, 2026

Career Lab Ambassadors are sharing insights, encouragement, and tips on the Career Connections Center’s blog, LEEPs and Bounds!

Shaich Family Alumni and Student Engagement Center (ASEC Building)
939 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01610

The Career Lab offers on-demand reviews of resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles 12 – 4 pm weekdays. Upload your documents, or make an appointment for the Career Lab on Handshake!

Career Lab

Welcome to the Career Lab

Email

Virtual Appointments

What Would You Like to Do?

Contact Career Lab Staff

Contact Career Lab Staff

Attend Drop-In Hours

Attend Drop-In Hours

Schedule an Appointment

Schedule an Appointment

Submit a Document for Review

Submit a Document for Review

Career Lab Ambassadors

Kishore Balineni Chinappolla

Aagaman Ghimire

Cayetana Rodriguez

Resources

From the Career Lab

Events

Resources

From the Career Lab

Events

Career Exploration Weeks: Health Professions & Life Sciences

See Your Future in a Health Profession: Alumni Panel Discussion & Networking Event

Career Connections Center