{"id":8504,"date":"2020-08-27T10:04:46","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T14:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=8504"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:45:31","slug":"buconnects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/career\/buconnects\/","title":{"rendered":"BU Connects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buconnects.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/alumni\/files\/2020\/08\/BU-Connects-Logo-Final-636x95.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8578 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/08\/BU-Connects-Logo-Final-636x95.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/08\/BU-Connects-Logo-Final-1024x153.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/08\/BU-Connects-Logo-Final-768x114.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/08\/BU-Connects-Logo-Final-1536x229.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/files\/2020\/08\/BU-Connects-Logo-Final-2048x305.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Connects is a platform exclusively for Boston University alumni, students, faculty, and staff that brings Terriers together for personal and professional networking on a global scale. <span>Plus, with a strong focus on mentoring\u2014BU Connects opens the door to invaluable guidance and growth. In addition to mentoring, you will have a Networking directory, Industry and affinity groups to join and the ability to find or post jobs. Join now and tap into a powerful, wide-reaching global network unlike any other!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<h3>What can BU Connects do for you?<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/463875649\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Key features:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Networking directory:<\/strong><br \/>\nShare in the unique advantages of the BU alumni network, all around the world. Browse the directory based on location, employment, education, and more to find the right connections and those willing to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span>Elevate your professional journey:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nForge meaningful connections with networks, classes, and affinity groups on BU Connects. Engage today to unlock new opportunities and lasting partnerships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mentoring:<\/strong><br \/>\nJoin in the proud tradition of Terriers helping Terriers by identifying yourself as a potential mentor or searching for a mentor who can offer career guidance and support.<\/p>\n<p><!--Join groups based on your industry or a shared affinity to have a dialogue, share opportunities, and expand your personal and professional networks.--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find or post a job \/ internship:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhether you are looking to find or fill a job, BU Connects is the place to start. You can post open job or internship opportunities at your company or organization and browse current offerings from places looking to hire BU talent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dar-line\"><\/div>\n<p>Have you made a meaningful connection through BU Connects? <strong>We want to hear about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the form below to tell us about your experience on BU Connects. We want to hear about it all; an insightful informational interview with an alum who has your dream job, a conversation with a current student who asked all the right questions, or a new connection who opened a door to an internship or job opportunity. 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