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Center for Career Development

  • Get Career Ready
    • About Career Readiness
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  • How to:
    • Resumes and CVs
    • Cover Letters
    • Choose/Change a Major
    • Networking
    • Internship/Job Search
    • Professional Attire
    • Interviewing
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Learn Career Development Skills

From resumes to offers, and everything in between.

How to:

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Resumes and CVs

Whether your first resume or your fifth, use our guide to create a document that stands out.

Read our guide to resumes and CVs
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The Job Search

Searching can be overwhelming. Use our to find internships, jobs, or other opportunities.

Read our guide to searching
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Offers

Prepare to evaluate and negotiate offers with our guide.

Read our guide to offers

Dress for Success

What is business casual? What should you wear to an interview? What about interviewing or working remotely? Start with our guide to navigate professional attire.

Once you know what you need, check out the Professional Clothing Closet to boost your professional image.

Read our guide to professional attire

Location and Hours

View information on our location, directions, and hours, as well as contact information.

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Job Scams

Every year, BU students get scam emails. Learn to recognize and avoid job scams, plus what to do when you get one.

Read more about avoiding scams

Appointments

For additional help, make an appointment or stop by Drop-Ins for a resume or cover letter review.

Learn more about appointments

Support from the CCD

The CCD offers a wide range of services, resources, and support for students.

Read more about how the CCD can help

More about Center for Career Development

BU + Beyond Blog: Tips, Advice, and More



Browse advice from BU staff, read about internships from fellow Terriers, and get tips from employers. New content added weekly. Read more on our blog

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Did you know?

Hands-on experience like internships lead to results for BU graduates. They are 20% more likely to be hired and have 28% higher starting salary.

Learn more about BU outcomes data

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Avoiding Job Scams

Drop-Ins: Resume + Cover Letter Reviews

Professional Clothing Closet

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Did you know?

94% of BU Class of 2021 found their path forward

Learn more about our outcomes data
BU Center for Career Development
Yawkey Center for Student Services
100 Bay State Road, Sixth Floor
Boston, MA 02215

617-353-3590

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