The Center for Career Development (CCD) provides a range of services to Boston University alumni, including a variety of resources such as Handshake, events, online career content, and individual appointments with a CCD career coach to help you plan your next move and advance your career. There are also numerous ways to support your fellow Terriers, especially with our new Career Communities.
As a BU alumnus, you’re a vital part of Career Communities—specialized networks that connect current students with the career guidance, industry insights, and opportunities they need to succeed in your field.
There are six communities where you can make a difference:
- Business Careers – Share insights from finance, consulting, marketing, & entrepreneurship
- STEM Careers – Guide students in technology, research, engineering, & healthcare
- Public Service Careers – Support future leaders in government, nonprofits, & policy
- Creative Careers – Mentor emerging talent in media, arts, design, & entertainment
- Education & Human Services – Help develop the next generation of educators & counselors
- Explore Careers – Guide students who are exploring their options
Additional Ways to Get Involved
- Attend a variety of events, including alumni networking receptions, industry-focused career panels, student-alumni mentoring events, and professional development workshops
- Participate in mock interviews and resume reviews
- Share job opportunities from your company or network (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.)
- Your involvement helps students in their career readiness journeys while expanding your own network:
- Share Your Expertise
- Participate in career panels and share your professional journey
- Mentor students through one-on-one conversations via BU Connects
- Co-lead workshops on industry-specific skills
- Host information sessions about your company or field
- Network & Recruit
- Connect with fellow alumni across different graduation years
- Meet top student talent for internships and entry-level roles
- Build relationships with faculty and staff in your field
- Expand your professional network within the BU community
- Stay current
- Access alumni-specific resources and continuing education opportunities
- Learn about industry trends from other professionals
- Discover career transition support if you’re considering a change
- Get updates on BU’s latest career development programs
How to make an appointment with a career community:
Step 1: Log into Handshake  (Need an account? Request a Handshake profile)
Step 2: Navigate to “Career Center” → “Appointments” Â
Step 3: Choose your community category Â
Step 4: Select your appointment typeÂ
For Volunteer Opportunities:
Email future@bu.edu to discuss involvement options. Specify your areas of expertise and preferred level of engagement.
Additional Alumni Resources
- Read our Alumni Appointment Eligibility & PolicyÂ
- Log in to Handshake to find and apply for jobs, access career resources, register to attend events like career fairs, and more.Â
- Watch our Career Development Workshop Recordings
- Share Your Story: Periodically, we look for alumni to share their experiences. Contact us at future@bu.edu to learn more.Â
- Join 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.
- Utilize 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.
