The Career Center has been thrilled to collaborate with faculty and staff across the university this past year to actively integrate career readiness into the BC curriculum. We have been partnering with the Center for Digital Innovation in Learning (CDIL) to offer a faculty working group to support participants in integrating vocational discernment, career readiness skills, and formation into the classroom in order to offer students a deeper understanding of how their classroom learning directly relates to their lives and futures. Here are some reflections from Integrated Learning Working Grou ..read more

Merchandising Intern | Reebok How did you find your internship? I found my internship via LinkedIn. Although LinkedIn can seem like a daunting platform with little success rates, making yourself stand out against other applicants is key! How, if at all, did the Career Center help with your internship search? After a few rounds of interviews with Reebok, I utilized the Career Center to help me prepare for my final interview panel. Salome Miclette was a great mock-interviewer coach who gave me tips on how to refine my interview answers, along with encouraging me on ways in which I was successful ..read more

The 2024-2025 academic year is just around the corner and even though summer is notorious for being a slow time academically, don’t let the warm weather fool you into putting aside your individual career goals. We all love a summer break but it can be the perfect time to invest in your professional development and get you started on your career journey if you haven’t already. And while having an internship or job might be the “typical” experience, below are some other things for you to pursue to make the most of the summer. Enroll in online courses, certification programs, and projects relevan ..read more

Eagle Intern Fellowship (EIF) provides an opportunity for you to explore your career interests and experience the world of work. By providing financial support to Boston College undergraduates on financial aid who obtain summer internships with organizations that are not able to provide a salary, the BC Career Center seeks to eliminate financial barriers for students. You can learn more about eligibility, view the application rubric, read sample materials, and access the FAQs on the EIF website (and we highly recommend that you do this). But don’t just take our word for it! Learn more about ho ..read more

Congratulations!  You landed a new job and now your first day of work is officially here. It’s exciting and a bit overwhelming for many of us, even if we have had several “first days” before. Here are a few tips to help ensure a successful start. Ask lots of questions Remember you were hired because the organization believes you can do the work, but no one expects you to walk in with all the answers on day one. Being curious helps those around you know what interests you, understand what you may need more training on, and it highlights your thinking process.  Although your manager ma ..read more

How did you find your internship? In preparation for the coming summer, I was looking for interesting projects that applied machine learning to environmental problems. I came across a research project on Oxford University’s Mathematical Institute website that described using machine learning to predict flood events on rivers. I reached out to Dr. Sun, who was working as a postdoc at the Math Institute. He asked to see my resume and transcript, and we scheduled an interview. During the interview, he asked about my background and my interest in the project, along with how I thought the problem s ..read more

April Fools Day is a beloved holiday for content creators across the world. As an Assistant Director of Marketing, it thrills my heart to see brands such as Burger King and Starbucks take the day to do something silly to mark the occasion. While it would thrill me to no end to write something silly and without purpose in this blog, this is about education. SO PREPARE TO BE EDUCATED. I have been at Boston College for five years and it surprises people to learn that I actually wasn’t selected to work here originally. Yes, after rounds of interviews and a day on campus, my future manager actually ..read more

In the digital era, job searching can feel like scrolling through an endless feed of options, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. With countless listings, each with its own requirements and expectations, finding a job that matches your skills and interests can seem like an impossible task. But fear not! With the right strategies, you can cut through the noise and make job boards work for you. Here are some tips to get you started: Set Clear Goals: Before diving into using job boards, take some time to define your career goals and preferences. Identify the industries, roles, and location ..read more

Hi! Bonjour! Ni Hao! Cómo estás? Ready to fly off to a new land but not sure how to use that experience to land a post grad opportunity? Study abroad placements were recently released and (if you are anything like me) you were probably incredibly excited and might even have a video to prove it! You may be looking ahead and wondering how this experience will add to your career path. As an international student, I have first-hand experience with visiting new countries and using it as an opportunity to further your career. Here are some helpful tips: Add strong and valuable characteristics to yo ..read more

Marketing and Communications Fellow | Access Opportunity How did you find your internship? I was lucky enough to actually be an Access Opportunity student. After they lost their Head of Communications, they created an internship role and asked if I would be willingly to screen for it! How, if at all, did the Career Center help with your internship search? The Career Center is ALWAYS helpful in an internship search. I personally love going to have my resume reviewed, getting help with tailoring it to a job posting, and having them review my cover letters. In the past, I’ve also utilized the Car ..read more