Preparation and Expectations

Individual appointments with MET Career Development are available for degree-seeking MET students and alumni with career-related questions.

To make the most of your session, please review the following information:

Before Booking an Individual Appointment

  • Group Advising Sessions: We highly encourage attending a “Let’s Talk” group advising session before scheduling an individual appointment, as many questions can be addressed there. Check the MET Events Calendar for upcoming sessions: MET Events Calendar.
  • Appointment Booking: Please schedule only one 30-minute MET Career Development appointment at a time to ensure availability for all students seeking support. If multiple appointments are booked, we will retain the earliest appointment and cancel the subsequent ones.

Preparation

  • Duration: Individual MET Career Development appointments are 30 minutes long.
  • VMock: For assistance with your résumé, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and interview preparation, please use VMock before your appointment. This will help us focus on more detailed feedback. Get started here: VMock Overview.
  • Job Descriptions: If you have questions about résumé/cover letters or your internship/job search, bring a job description for a role you are interested in, have applied to, or plan to apply to. For virtual meetings, keep a copy accessible on your computer to guide our discussion.
  • Resume/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: Prepare any additional questions or topics you wish to discuss. It will be helpful to have on hand any materials you have been working on. Please note that we may not be able to cover everything in one session.

Working Together and Follow-Up

During our session, we will collaborate to identify actionable steps that align with your career goals. While we won’t prescribe specific actions for you to take, we will support you in developing a clear plan and provide guidance to help you move forward effectively. After completing the action steps discussed, you are welcome to schedule a follow-up meeting to review your progress and address any additional questions or concerns.

Handshake Attendance Policy

There are limited one-on-one MET Career Development appointments available. Missing your reservation prevents another student from having the opportunity to meet with an advisor.

By attending and actively participating in your appointment, you demonstrate respect for others’ time and show punctuality, both of which are crucial for effectively navigating the demands and expectations of the workplace. Attending your appointment on time also ensures that you are able to maximize the Career Development resources available to you.

Appointment Cancellation

  • If you are unable to attend your appointment, please make a cancellation in Handshake at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. This enables another student to book the time slot.
  • To cancel an appointment, log in to Handshake, select your appointment, and click on “Cancel Appointment.”
  • If you wish to reschedule an appointment, you must first cancel your existing appointment

Late Attendance

  • It is your responsibility to notify your advisor via phone (617-353-2980) or email if you anticipate arriving late to your Handshake appointment. Advisor contact information is available through Handshake.
  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late for your appointment, it will be considered a no-show, and you will need to reschedule. A no-show appointment will be noted on your account.

No Shows

  • Failure to either cancel your appointment at least 24 hours in advance or to inform your advisor of the cancellation prior to the meeting will result in a no-show appointment noted on your Handshake account.
  • A pattern of repeatedly cancelling and/or rescheduling appointments fewer than 24 hours in advance may also result in a no-show warning.
  • Accruing multiple no-shows may result in a block on your access to Handshake; you will need to meet with a member of the MET Career Development team to discuss possible reinstatement.
  • No-shows will be recorded in our office for the academic year and will reset at the start of each fall semester.

Blocked Handshake Access

  • Accruing multiple no-shows may result in a block on your Handshake access. In this case, please email metcareers@bu.edu to schedule a time to discuss.

This policy is subject to change at any point.