{"id":78791,"date":"2022-09-15T12:28:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T16:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=78791"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T16:31:41","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/careers\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Development Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"jump-links\" style=\"padding-top: 0; margin-bottom: 50px;\"><a href=\"\/met\/careers\/\" class=\"button back small\">Back to Careers<\/a><\/div>\n<p>BU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Career Development (CCD)<\/a> offers a range of helpful tools related to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/career-ready\/career-development-cycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">career development cycle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resources by field<\/a>, including student and professional organizations that can enhance your professional knowledge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.joinhandshake.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handshake<\/a> is BU\u2019s online career hub, where degree program students and alumni can find regional, national, and international internships and job listings, a calendar of career-related events and programs, and upcoming employer activities around campus. Handshake is a state-of-the-art effort to unite students, employers, and career centers, and is one of the many ongoing rewards of a BU education. Accounts are created for all eligible students; no special requests are needed. If you graduated before 2015 or need to make changes to your account, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/for-alumni\/handshake-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">please use this request form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Resources accessible via Handshake:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Candid Career:<\/strong>\u00a0Explore short video clips from informational interviews with people about their careers, representing thousands of companies, industries, and positions. Industry professionals share their job descriptions, backgrounds, and advice. Discover fields you didn\u2019t even know existed and learn what it takes to get hired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GoinGlobal\u2014Career Guides by Country:<\/strong>\u00a0Ever wondered what it\u2019s like to work in another country? GoinGlobal has you covered! Learn about professional etiquette, interview and job search skills, and more in up-to-date country guides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GoinGlobal\u2014USA\/Canada City Guides:<\/strong>\u00a0Browse guides on major US and Canadian cities including employment outlook, networking, and the cost of living, as well as H1B employer listings for all 50 states.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parker Dewey:<\/strong>\u00a0Find micro-internships and earn money and experience with top organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>VMock<\/h2>\n<p>VMock is a platform that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide personalized career guidance and feedback. All current BU students enrolled in a degree program can access Vmock 24\/7. Key features include optimizing r\u00e9sum\u00e9s, enhancing LinkedIn profiles, crafting elevator pitches, and preparing for interviews. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/resources\/tools-platforms\/get-started-with-vmock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get Started with VMock<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>On-Demand: Career Development Workshops<\/h2>\n<p>The following workshops are available on BU&#8217;s Center for Career Development YouTube channel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZXU4si5y_bw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Search for Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Y2nHHmMl3Sc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write a Cover Letter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out our on-demand tutorial on how to strategically craft a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 below:<\/p>\n<h2>Career Exploration<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Occupational Information Network (O*NET Online)<\/a>: This free database sponsored by the US Department of Labor\/Employment and Training Administration lists and describes hundreds of occupations in terms of the skills and knowledge required, how the work is performed, typical work settings, salary data from different geographic locations, and more. Enter an occupation keyword in the upper right-hand corner, which will bring you to a list of related occupations. Select your title of interest and begin your exploration journey!<\/p>\n<h2>Salary Finders<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Occupational Information Network (O*NET Online)<\/a>: Enter an occupation keyword in the upper right-hand corner, which will bring you to a list of related occupations. Select the title of interest and scroll down to Wages &amp; Employment Trends to access salary data by town, city, and state.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyhired.com\/salaries.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simply Hired Salary Data<\/a>: Enter a job title and location to access the average annual salary data for a range of related occupations.<\/p>\n<h2>Business Cards<\/h2>\n<p>BU students can order business cards through ArtCraft using a platform called Pressero. You can create your own login, pay for the cards with your credit card, and ship directly to your desired address. To order BU student business cards online:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bustudents.artcraft.ds.pressero.com\/login\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit the login page<\/a> to create a user ID and password.<\/li>\n<li>Enter your name\/email\/address on the Profile Page to create an account.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a card template and enter your information.<\/li>\n<li>Finish editing and approve document.<\/li>\n<li>Purchase your cards. The cards will ship directly to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Professional Clothing Closet<\/h2>\n<p>Boston University\u2019s Center for Career Development provides the opportunity for current students to browse their collection of professional attire. Learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/networking-interviews\/interviewing-the-big-picture\/professional-clothing-closet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Professional Clothing Closet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Career Development Resources: MET Academic Departments &amp; Programs<\/h2>\n<p>Several BU MET academic departments and programs offer additional career development resources by discipline:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/adminsc\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Administrative Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/students\/career-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arts &#038; Cultural Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cityplanning\/people\/students\/jobs-internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City Planning &amp; Urban Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csmet\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Computer Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/gastronomy\/alumni\/gastronomy-and-food-studies-alumni-sample-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gastronomy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/pmclub\/career-focus\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Project Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back to Careers BU\u2019s Center for Career Development (CCD) offers a range of helpful tools related to the career development cycle and resources by field, including student and professional organizations that can enhance your professional knowledge. 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