Find Your Post-Grad Opportunity

Congratulations, you're ready to launch your post-graduation job search! This is an exciting time that can be filled with a variety of emotions. Jobs come in many forms and your search will be unique to you and your goals. The Career Center is here to partner with you on your journey and the resources below will help guide your post-graduation job search.

Get Started

Join a Career Cluster

Browse our cluster pages to find resources tailored to your industry of interest and join a cluster to receive customized emails.

Connect with Alumni

Use to grow your network and connect with alumni to gain insight about a career field of interest.

Explore Data

Use our First Destination Dashboardto explore the types of experiences Boston College graduates pursued after ϱ.

Meet with a Career Coach

Schedule an appointment with ourindustry specialists to discuss your job search strategy and build a plan of action.

Find a Job

Handshake

As you look for opportunities, start with,our centralized platform where employers post positions for Boston College students. All of the top employers are hiring on Handshake, including the Fortune 500, nonprofits, startups, and more.You can also findcampus recruitmentopportunities.

Our guide will help you set up your profile and make the most of your Handshake account.

External Job Boards

While it is highly recommended that you use Handshake as your primary platform to search for a job, there are a variety of other online job boards that may also serve as helpful resources. Below are a few general job boards to start with. You can find industry-specific resources on our career cluster pages.

WayUpA platform for early career professionals to explore opportunities, receive advice, and get discovered by employers
LinkedInExplore job listings on the world's largest professional network
IndeedJob postings from across the U.S.
Simply HiredAggregated job listings from thousands of websites and job boards
MonsterA full array of job seeking, career management, recruitment and talent management products and services
GlassdoorJob postings with company reviews, salary reports, and more
College RecruiterJob search for current college students and recent graduates
AfterCollege.comThe largest career network for college students and recent graduates
CollegeGrad.comA job board designed for an entry-level job search
IdealistA job board for a nonprofit/government job search
Pro FellowA job board for a professional and academic fellowship search
Jop WellA career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals
LinkUpAn index of global job listings
B-WorkB Work connects purpose driven jobseekers with meaningful work at companies that are using business as a force for good
GoinGlobalGoinGlobal helps new and experienced job seekers find opportunities both at home and abroad
BuiltInBuilt In is the online community for startups and tech companies. Find startup jobs, tech news and events.

Develop a Search Plan

Develop a plan that includes your target career field, ideal geographic location(s), ideal start date, what type of organization you are seeking in terms of size and culture. In addition, we encourage you to set goals for yourself as well as dates for achieving those goals. If you would like help with this process, we encourage you to make an appointment to discuss your goals with a career coach.

Research Target Employers

Most job openings aren’t advertised broadly. They’re usually posted on the organization’s website. Identify promising employers by checking,working your contacts, checking sites likeand, and reading trade websites and magazines. Then go to those employers’ websites to browse job openings.

Track Your Progress

Because you will likely be at different stages of the application process with various organizations at a given time, developing a process to keep track of all the details is key. Keep a spreadsheet that lists the organization, position title, links to the organization’s website and job description, date you submitted your application, date of follow up, date of interview(s), and other pertinent notes or details.

Students also have free access to a job search platform called Huntr. The platform easily keeps track of positions in which you are interested and where you are in the application cycle. Click the button below to register and learn more.

Understand Hiring Timelines

Every career field follows unique recruiting cycles and general hiring timelines. To succeed in your job search, you need to be aware of the recruiting cycles for your industry of choice. Below we provide information that can serve as a guideline for your own unique job search based on when ϱ graduates have been hired in the past.


Hiring Timelines By Career Cluster

Hiring timelines are based on from the Classes of 2017–2020 and reference full-time job offers.

Career ClusterBefore Senior YearFall Semester Senior YearSpring Semester Senior YearAfter Graduation
All Clusters21%22%36%21%
Business, Consulting, and Finance36%29%24%11%
Communication, Arts, and Media2%14%42%44%
Education, Nonprofit, and Social Service4%14%52%29%
Government, Law, and Public Policy3%4%56%37%
Healthcare and Nursing4%8%48%39%
Science, Technology, and Engineering6%29%47%19%

Protect Yourself from Scams

We know that you’re working hard to find that perfect internship or job. However, it is important to be aware that what appears to be the perfect job may not be so perfect. Not every job posting is legitimate; scammers may post fraudulent jobs to get your personal information for identity theft or to get money from you. These fraudulent jobs can be difficult to spot, but it is important for you to be aware of some tips on what red flags to look for and how to protect yourself if you think you may have applied to a fraudulent job.

The Boston College Career Center makes every effort to verify the legitimacy of employers and job postings listed on Handshake. However, the ultimate responsibility for researching a potential employer and its opportunities lies with the applicant. Keep these tips in mind for any job opportunity you receive by email, find on a job board, or find on Handshake. If you feel uncomfortable about any job opportunity, do not click on any links and do not provide any personal information.Contactus with any questions you have about the legitimacy of an employer or an opportunity.

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