Here to Support Your Development, During and After Your Studies

At Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET), education and professional development go hand in hand. By tapping into faculty’s valued industry experience and practical insight, BU MET programs focus on establishing relevant and demonstrable skills that you can put to work right away. For students and alumni seeking to expand their professional opportunities, advance their career, or change their vocation, Boston University and Metropolitan College offer a range of resources to support career development.

MET Career Development—in collaboration with BU’s Center for Career Development (CCD) and Alumni & Friends office as well as Metropolitan College’s academic departments and programs—offers career guidance and coaching, programs, and resources to matriculated online and in-person degree-seeking students across MET academic disciplines.

It is our mission to support students and alumni as they navigate their career paths. Through active listening, support, and a focus on individual strengths, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that empowers individuals to grow, foster meaningful connections, and develop the skills and confidence necessary to achieve their career goals.

Career Development Appointments

All matriculated online and in-person degree-seeking students at BU MET have an account with Handshake, BU’s online career management system. To schedule an appointment, simply visit Handshake:

  • Click on the blue “Boston University Student Login” button.
  • Enter your BU email address and Kerberos password.
  • Once you are logged in, click on “Career Center” in the upper right of your profile page.
  • Then go to “Appointments” and “Schedule a New Appointment,” and choose either “MET Career Development” or “BU Center for Career Development.”

Appointments are 30 minutes in length and we ask that you select an overarching focus for the session from the types below. Please only schedule one MET Career Development appointment at a time. Once you complete your appointment and any action items discussed, you may schedule a follow up session. If you book multiple appointments at a time, we will keep the earliest appointment and cancel the subsequent ones.

Please review our section on Maximizing Your MET Career Development Appointment, which also includes important information about our attendance policy for appointments.

Types of appointments include:

  • Résumé, CV, Cover Letter Review: Review an existing résumé/CV or cover letter and discuss strategies for improvement. If you don’t have a résumé or cover letter, please use VMock to create one and have it ready for review during the meeting. Additionally, bring a job description for a role you’re interested in.
  • Career Exploration and Goal Setting: Discuss the exploration of different career paths and receive assistance with setting career goals.
  • Career Transition and Change Guidance: Receive guidance on shifting into a new field or industry or re-entering the workforce after a career break.
  • Internship Search: Discuss your internship search and available resources.
  • Job Search: Discuss your job search and available resources.
  • Interview Preparation: Discuss techniques for preparing for an interview. If you would like a mock interview, please note this and share a copy of the job description with your advisor at least 24 hours before the session.
  • LinkedIn/Professional Brand: Discuss LinkedIn and/or managing your professional brand. Receive feedback on your LinkedIn profile or other social media profile related to your job search.
  • Graduate/Professional School Advising: Discuss graduate or professional school interests and review personal statements.
  • Evaluate Job Offers/Salary Negotiation: Discuss a strategy for accepting, negotiating, or declining your internship/job offer. Please bring data or information about salary ranges you’ve researched for your targeted role.

Career Development Programs: Career Fairs, Events, Webinars, and More

Metropolitan College degree-seeking students and alumni are welcome to attend most on-campus events through BU’s Center for Career Development, such as employer information sessions and career fairs. Additionally, each semester, the CCD offers select workshops and webinars that students may be eligible to attend. See the Career Events Calendar for upcoming events. To register for an event, log in to Handshake.

Students enrolled in degree and certificate programs can utilize CareerShift, which enables students to easily compile job listings, manage applications, and research potential employers. Key features include saving personalized résumés and cover letters, setting follow-up reminders, and organizing all communication with employers.

Students in degree and certificate programs can also take advantage of information and resources available on the CCD website.

On-Campus Student Employment

Interested in on-campus student employment while attending BU? Check out the Student Job Board on BU’s Student Employment Office (SEO) website.

Questions? Contact MET Career Development:

Enrollment & Student Success
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1st Floor
Boston, MA 02215

Email: metcareers@bu.edu

“Despite the remote nature of the program, I never felt cut off from the power of the BU community and all that it has to offer. Outside of the immersive classes, BU also offered great career guidance, including personal career coaching and resume reviews.”—Rebecca Handler, Engagement Manager, Stanford University School of Medicine; MS in Health Communication (MET’23)

“You can stay connected with other graduates via robust members-only groups on LinkedIn and Facebook, make yourself available for job opportunities through Handshake and Career Fairs, and access continuing education programs on a range of topics. I recently attended “Top 10 Job Search & Interview Tips” with Dr. Rose Opengart (CAS'90), which was terrific.”—Joan Letourneau, Founder, JCL Communications; MS in Health Communication (MET’20)

“The real-world advice and experience from the professors have been invaluable and put to great use in every aspect of my career. From being a hospital marketing director to being able to found and operate a marketing agency, I've felt great knowing I have the best industry-specific skills to offer my clients. I've also loved the networking that has resulted, and being able to meet other students from all over the country and world.”—Jody Merrill, Principal and Consultant, Merrill Marketing; MS in Health Communication (MET’21)

“During my time at MET, I received a promotion at Verizon and eventually caught the eye of a Google recruiter, precipitating a complete career change. I can truly say that having the BU brand and master’s degree had an impact on those opportunities.”—Amanda Henry, Lead Digital Strategist, Accelerated Growth Team, Google; MS in Global Marketing Management (MET’18)

“I strongly believe that academic success at BU has been a great help in starting my new career in data science. To be an outstanding data scientist is my life-long commitment. This belief drove me to do my utmost to achieve academic excellence.”—Ge Chen, Data Scientist, Sentinel Data Analytics Corporation; MS in Applied Data Analytics (MET’21)

“All of the topics covered in my program I used in my job interviews, and in my job. Best choice I made.”—Ian Hill, Information Security & Privacy Cloud Analyst, Partners HealthCare; MS in Computer Information Systems, Concentration in Information Security (MET’19)

“Since graduating, I’ve been promoted several times, and I know having this degree on my résumé helped me a lot to achieve several goals in life.”—Confesor Roman Rosa, Administrative Community Relations Specialist, Children’s Services, Bronx Family Court Legal Services; Master of Criminal Justice (MET’11)

“Not only have I gained extremely valuable knowledge and skills to make myself a better professional, I have also recently received an opportunity to make my dream career come true. I am looking forward to applying the skills I learned at BU MET CIC at my new job.”—Inga Salija, Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (MET’19)

“I graduated in September 2017. Shortly after, I earned a position in Florida as a crime analyst for a sheriff's office. Now, I'm an investigative analyst for the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York, New York.”—Michael-Angelo Zummo, Investigative Analyst, Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor in New York, New York; MCJ with concentration in Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (MET’17)

“Something that has really stood out during my time at BU is the correlation between the material taught and real-life skills needed in the business world.”—Victoria Brillaud, Senior Associate, Atlantic Real Estate; MS in Global Marketing Management (MET'20)

“When I think about the multitude of possibilities that BU offered and continues to provide me with, the network of professionals that I have access to, and the sense that I belong to a community of great and future leaders, yes—definitely an excellent investment in my career and personal life.”—Claudia Fiks, Director of Development and Institutional Advancement, Fuller Craft Museum; Co-Director, Newton Open Studios; Founder, Arts Administration Association New England; MS in Arts Administration, Certificate in Fundraising and Nonprofit Management (MET’16)

“The degree and certification I earned, together with the guidance of BU faculty, played a significant role in helping me find a job in my field of study.”—Christopher Nzuka, Assistant Project Manager, Pearson; MS in Computer Information Systems, IT Project Management Concentration (MET’20)

“The skills and competencies that I gained helped me to attend an internship program which later converted to a fulltime position. I started my career as a data scientist right after finishing my master’s program.”—Maryam Asghari, Data Scientist, Telenav; MS in Computer Science (MET’22)