Alumni Career Services

Boston University alumni from all degree programs are eligible to use Handshake, BU’s hub for career activities.

• Upload resumes, cover letters, and other employment documents
• Apply for internships and jobs
• Research employers approved to recruit at BU
• Make your profile public to employers who are looking to hire
• Register to attend CCD events and programs
• Access GoinGlobal and other available career resources

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Free appointments are open to all BU alumni who graduated from campus-based degree programs. Typically, appointments are in high demand during the first half of each semester (September–October, late January–March). If you have some flexibility in when you want an appointment, we encourage you to schedule toward the end of each semester (November–December, April) or during the summer (May–August).

Schedule an appointment with Handshake or, if you need to, set up your Handshake profile.

Career Fairs and Recruiting Events

All BU alumni are welcome to attend any of our career fairs, free of charge. Please be aware that most (but not all) employers prioritize entry-level candidates and may not have job information for candidates with extensive experience. Use Handshake to research participating employers and any posted positions to target those of the greatest interest and most likely to have information for more experienced candidates.

Alumni are also welcome to attend other recruiting events. Check our calendar or Handshake for upcoming events.

Workshops and Programs

Alumni are welcome at career workshops and other programs. View the list of topics offered regularly. Check our calendar or Handshake for upcoming events.

Alumni Regional Networks

BU alumni networks organize engaging events worldwide throughout the year that connect the alumni community and foster career development. Explore BU alumni networks by geography, industry, or shared interests to find the connections that are most important to you.

Alumni Networking Platforms

Take advantage of mentoring and career networking with BU Connects, BU’s alumni networking platform. You can also find affinity groups and information sharing about available jobs.

Connect with BU alumni on LinkedIn with the platform’s alumni feature. Identify alumni you might want to meet, or join the conversation in our BU Alumni LinkedIn Group.

Alumni Career Resources

Check out BU Alumni & Friends for other resources, including career webinars, the Proud to BU podcast series, alumni networking events, and more.

Find great employees for your organization by posting internships and jobs on Handshake. Post at any time, at no charge, and help current BU students start their careers. If you are not in human resources or a hiring manager but would like to encourage your organization to recruit at BU, contact us at bucareer@bu.edu to connect us with your relevant colleagues.

If you’re posting short-term or temporary positions that aren’t internships, please contact the Student Employment Office.

You can also help others on BU Connects. Explore the mentoring options to see all of the ways (and on which topics) you can offer help to your fellow Terriers.

Periodically, we look for alumni to share their experiences. It may be part of an event, on our blog, or in another way. Contact us as future@bu.edu to learn more.