Preparing for Your Career Conversation

Your career journey is unique. Whether you’re just starting to explore different paths or already working toward specific goals, MET Career Development is here to support you. Individual appointments are available for degree-seeking MET students and alumni with career-related questions. Our goal is to create a supportive space and help you take the next step forward with confidence.

Helpful Things to Think About

Before meeting with us, take a moment to consider what you would like to focus on—whether that’s your interests, help with application materials, or simply finding a good starting point.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

  • Consider Your Interests: We can talk through possibilities together. Sometimes just having a conversation can help clarify your next step.
  • VMock: For tips on developing your résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile—or to practice your interview techniques—try VMock before your appointment.
  • Application Materials: Bring your résumé or cover letter (printed for in-person, digital for virtual) if you’d like feedback.
  • Job Descriptions: Having a sample job posting on hand can make our discussion even more practical.
  • Mock Interviews: If you’d like to practice, you are welcome to share a job description and your résumé in advance. This helps us tailor the experience, but it isn’t required.
  • Résumé/Cover Letter: Have your résumé and cover letter ready on your computer for virtual meetings and bring a printed copy for in-person meetings.
  • Mock Interviews: If you are preparing for a mock interview, please send a copy of the job description for the role you are interested in at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Other Topics: Bring any other questions or materials you’ve been working on — we’ll focus on what matters most to you.

Working Together

Appointments are 30 minutes long and designed to be collaborative. Together, we will identify clear, realistic next steps that align with your goals. You’re welcome to schedule follow-up meetings as you make progress.

Attendance and Cancellations

Your concerns are important to us, and we want to be available for all students. To ensure fair access, please book one appointment at a time. If multiple appointments are scheduled, we will keep the earliest and release the others so your peers can also receive support.

  • Cancellations: We understand that unexpected things happen. If you can’t attend, please cancel in Handshake at least 24 hours in advance. This helps open the time for another student.

Tell Us What You Need

We want MET Career Development to be a resource that truly supports you. If there is something you need, or a way we can make our services more helpful, please let us know. Your feedback helps us improve and ensures we meet students where they are.

You can always reach us at metcareers@bu.edu.

We look forward to working with you.