BC Handshake, the dedicated job board for Brooklyn College Students and Alumni, is where we post jobs, internships, and career events.
Be Prepared
- Review the Resume/Cover Letter Guide to ensure you have an excellent resume and cover letter. The Magner Center also offers resume review during Walk-in Wednesdays and Group Coaching Appointments.
- Review the Interview Quick Reference to ensure you are properly prepared. And, Schedule a Group Appointment for interview prep.
- Attend our Career Workshops & Events, featuring top companies providing insider knowledge and hands-on experience, including exciting company visits.
- Review other job search websites such as CollegeGrad.com, a great entry-level job website that offers a large amount of free job search content.
Do Research
- Use BC Handshake to research and apply for job postings.
- Leverage Indeed.com, Glassdoor.com and LinkedIn to research companies and employees.
- Check out Magner Career Center YouTube for excellent career videos.
- Reddit is a great tool as it can often give you exposure to real feedback from current/former company employees. Simply search for the name of the company/organization you are considering applying to on Reddit.
Connect With Employers
- Attend our Career Workshops & Events, featuring top companies providing insider knowledge and hands-on experience, including exciting company visits.
- Our fall and spring Career/Internship Fairs, host 100+ employers across industries.
- Search for jobs on various search sites such as:
- BC Handshake, NY Jobs CEO Council, Indeed, The Muse, LinkedIn, Idealist and Bandana (try out Bandana’s new job match tool).
- Check out our various opportunity pages:
Network with Professionals
- Attend Magner’s Networking Events & Info-Sessions, network with top employers and other alumni professionals. Check our page: Building A Professional Network
- Check out our page: How can I use LinkedIn to find a job?
- Find professional associations for your career interest by industry using Career One Stops or by searching on Google!
- Check out: How to Network with Professionals.
Immediate Employment
If you are looking for employment quicker, look into the following organizations:
- AARP Work Search
- Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
- Brooklyn Navy Yard Employment Center
- iRelaunch
- Virtual Workforce1 Career Center System
- Other Work Agencies:
A Word From Us To You
Your journey, academically and professionally, is ultimately yours to own. The Magner Career Center comes in career counseling, job fairs, and resources that assist you. The Magner Center encourages students to take the initiative and seek services and guidance if necessary, but your path comes from the journey you choose to take. So choose wisely, and be proactive!