Are you a BSU student looking for comprehensive career development support? Look no further than the Career Services & Internships Office! From your first day of classes to beyond graduation, the office offers one-on-one and group sessions on resume writing, cover letter writing, interview preparation, internship search strategies, job search strategies, how to network, and career exploration and assessment. Plus, the online portal Handshake connects you directly with employers for jobs and internships. Throughout the year, the office hosts industry-specific panels, networking events, and career fairs for you to meet with potential employers. With a variety of internship and professional development programs, the Career Services & Internships Office ensures you are career-ready for the workforce. Below is a sample list of career development activities. Be sure to work with a career advisor to devise your own plan.
First Year Students
- Take Focus 2, a self-paced, online career assessment tool to learn more about yourself and explore careers.
- Review What can I do with this major? to learn more about majors and career options.
- Activate your Handshake account and update your profile.
- Schedule an appointment via Handshake with a career advisor to discuss majors and career directions.
- Attend career events, fairs, and workshops to learn more about the internship search process and to network with prospective employers.
Sophomore
- Update your Handshake account.
- Schedule an appointment with a career advisor via Handshake to construct your resume and cover letter.
- Explore and apply for micro-internships via Parker Dewey.
- Search for career opportunities through Handshake.
- Participate in employer information sessions, career workshops, and events.
- Attend the fall and spring Job & Internship Fairs, the STEM Career Expo, and the Industry Insiders event series.
- Learn more about the for-credit internship process and funding options.
Junior Year
- Update your Handshake account.
- Refine your resume and apply for internships via Handshake and other job search websites.
- Attend workshops, industry insider events, Bear Trek visits and career fairs to network with employers.
- Secure an internship and complete the application for a credited internship before the add/drop deadline.
- Consider participating in the Career Services & Internships Office Signature Programs such as The Washington Center, Semester in the City, MGH Aspire, and Virtual Internships.
- Learn more and apply for funding to support your internship.
- Schedule an appointment with a career advisor via Handshake to develop your own job search plan.
Senior Year and Beyond
- Schedule an appointment with a career advisor via Handshake to develop your own job search plan.
- Explore or apply for graduate school, fellowships, or gap year programs.
- Update your Handshake account and include your personal email account on your profile to ensure continuous access.
- Participate in for-credit internships; apply for funding when appropriate.
- Attend workshops, industry insider events, Bear Trek visits, and career fairs to network with employers.
- Take part in the Job Search Boot Camp series.
We encourage everyone to review the Rights and Responsibilities for Job Seekers, Employers, and Career Centers put forth by NACE as we uphold these standards at BSU.
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