Alumni Career Resources

Career Services

Individual Career Advising

Career Services can help you whether you are a recent graduate or you graduated many years ago. Our individual career advising appointments (in person, or via phone or Skype) can be used for discussions on:

career planning
career assessment
job transitions
resume, cover letter & CV writing
networking
any other area that has to do with your professional development.

To schedule an appointment, call Career Services at 617-824-8586 and the Front Desk Staff can set you up with an appointment.

In order to serve our current students, alumni who graduated in the Class of 2009 and earlier are limited to three appointments per calendar year.

eHire

eHire is Emerson College's career portal, where alumni can find:

job, volunteer, and internship opportunities (Note: While we have positions at all level, the majority tend to be for newer professionals)
companies and organizations who have relationships with Emerson College and know the value of our students and alumni
schedules of career related events on campus and register to attend
career guides on industries, job search techniques, and other career development topics

Visit eHire to get started. Feel free to contact Career Services at careers@emerson.edu or 617-824-8586 if you have questions or need assistance.

Network with Other Emerson College Alumni

Emersonians are known for supporting each other, so utilize those connections! Other alumni know and value the training that you got here, and those connections are a great way to find out more about areas you might be interested in. Some of the great ways to connect are:

Local Alumni Chapters: Connecting with your fellow alumni at local events can be a great way to discover new opportunities in your area. Many chapters hold regular networking events. View the Events Calendar to see a list of upcoming networking and professional development events in your area.
Alumni Weekend: Every year, hundreds of alumni from all over return to campus to share stories, memories, and network! You never know who you'll meet!
Other Alumni Events: Emersonians gather for many different reasons, whether film festivals, fundraisers, or just to reunite. Check out the E vents Calendar for what's coming up.
Alumni Online Networking: There are many places where you can find other Emerson College alumni online. Check out the Emerson College Alumni Online Community, and also the Emerson College Alumni Group on LinkedIn.

Mentoring Opportunities

Career Services has many mentoring programs that connect students and alumni. Check out which ones you might want to be involved in.

If you’d like to share the knowledge you’ve gained since graduating, please consider becoming an alumni mentor through the Emerson Mentor Network. Mentors volunteer to answer questions or to conduct informational interviews with current students and fellow alumni, to speak on panels, offer internship opportunities, or host site visits at your company.