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

Your Job Search Timeline

Job Search Bootcamp: Applying to Jobs & Internships

Job Search Bootcamp: Connecting With Alumni & Employers

LinkedIn & the Jobs Search (hosted by Girls Who Code)

ENG Jobs/Internships Network


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

 

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

Educational Resources from BU Center for Career Development