Finding Job Opportunities
Quick Tips
Handshake
Handshake is the Career Development Office’s online system for job and internship listings.
- Exclusively for BU undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
- Students and alumni have 24/7 access to search internships and jobs, sign up for on-campus events, and manage multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment-related documents.
CDO Resource Tour: Customizing Your Handshake Profile and Settings
Job Search Videos & Workshops
ENG Jobs/Internships Network
- Exclusively for BU ENG students, find jobs and internships posted by BU Engineering alumni.
Advising
Our knowledgeable staff are here to help. Make an appointment with an advisor to discuss your job search and strategies to make it more productive!
Handshake Resources and Job Search Sites
Job & Internship Search Sites
Firsthand (formerly Vault Career Intelligence)
- Over 120 extensive industry profiles, including common job titles and job profiles and major employers
- A market-leading mentoring and virtual networking solution where career seekers can connect one-on-one with experienced professionals
CareerShift
- Aggregate job databases, keep track of applications, and research prospective employers
- Store custom resumes and cover letters, schedule follow-up reminders, and organize all your correspondence with employers
GoinGlobal
- GoinGlobal’s Global Career Guides offer the information you need for a successful job or internship search in the top employment markets around the globe with over 40 country-specific guides and over 30 global city guides
- For American students or anybody else seeking employment outside their home country