Career Tool: Handshake

Handshake is BU’s online hub for career resources, including internship and job listings, in the US and globally.

Highlights

  • All degree program students and alumni are eligible for a Handshake account.
  • The Center for Career Development (CCD) automatically creates accounts for most students prior to their first semester.
  • More than 38,000 employers post to Handshake seeking BU talent—undergrads, graduate students, and alumni.
  • Browse employers, apply for positions, register for events, schedule appointments, and much more. 
  • Alumni can request an account if they have graduated from a BU program. 
Access Handshake

Pro Tips

  • The more you use the system, the better the recommendations you will see.
  • Ready to apply to internships and jobs? Get your profile to 80% and make it public to employers.
  • For an extra boost, upload your best resume and make that public too.