Your Career Journey Begins Here
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The Career Center is here to help you design a path that enables you to pursue meaningful work and a purposeful life. Whether you are reflecting on your gifts and talents, exploring possible majors or career paths, or you are ready to meet potential employers, the Career Center is ready to support you!
Not Sure What to Do?
Our guide can help.
Jesuit Vocational Discernment Process
Explore
What interests you? How can you align your gifts and talents with a career? Dive into these questions and more by meeting with one of our career coaches, attending an event, or signing up for a career exploration course.
Prepare
Put your best foot forward with a professional headshot, polished resumé, and compelling online profile. Our programs and resources help you feel organized and confident before you step into your first interview.
Connect
Find a mentor and learn more about different careers by tapping into BC's vast alumni network. We also host career fairs and recruiting events to help you develop and cultivate professional relationships with potential employers.
Search & Apply
Embark on a customized search to find the job, internship, or graduate program that meets your unique needs and goals. We'll be with you every step of the way, from navigating jobs sites to negotiating a starting salary.
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Explore Careers
The Career Center has seven career clusters to support the diverse interests of Boston College students. Each cluster will provide you with a community of like-minded peers as well as specialized coaching, services, and resources to support you on your journey.
Discover Opportunities on Handshake
Handshake is BC's official career platform where you will apply for jobs/internships, find events, and more. The key to success on Handshake is completing your profile—80% of students who complete their profile get messaged by an employer.
Find Mentors on Eagle Exchange
Eagle Exchange is an interactive virtual platform that fosters connections between students and Boston College alumni. You can use Eagle Exchange to build your professional network, ask career-related questions, find alumni mentors, and more.
BC named among Forbes' New Ivies.
The Ivy League is forfeiting its standing as America’s producer of great talent, while a cohort of ascendent public and private universities, including Boston College, is emerging as the academic institutions employers rely on for new hires, according to Forbes’ listing of the “New Ivies."
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Diversity & Inclusion
“Regardless of your background or identity, it is our hope that you feel equipped to explore, prepare for, and act on your career goals and contribute your rich ideas, skills, and values to the world. As a staff, we strive to collaborate with you in making those goals a reality.”
Class of 2023: By the Numbers
94%
of graduates from the Class of 2023 were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or involved in a fellowship or volunteer experience
84%
of students completed an internship during their four years
70%
of students used a BC Career Center resource to secure their employment
“I would encourage BC students to reach out to the Career Center as early as freshman year for advice on majors and interests. The center is one of the most valuable resources on campus.”
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From the Career Center Blog
10 Ways To Have an Amazing Start to Your Year
Happy back-to-school season! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of arriving on campus, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new
July 18, 2024
How to Make the Most of Your Upcoming Summer
Summer is a time to relax and do things that bring you joy. But don’t let the warm weather fool
April 18, 2024
Eagle Intern Fellowship: Student Experiences
Eagle Intern Fellowship (EIF) provides an opportunity for you to explore your career interests and experience the world of work.
April 17, 2024