Bridgewater State University alumni are encouraged to use the following on-line resources and on campus opportunities to support their job searches, explore careers and pursue graduate school options.

Mentor BSU Students

Alumni can join the BSU Alumni Mentor Program.  When you register as an Alumni Mentor, you can choose to network with students and other alumni, provide internships and job shadows, and/or participate in Career Services' on-campus programs including the Mock Interview Program and Workplace Protocol.

Explore Careers 

The Focus on-line program matches your values, personality and skills to jobs and describes industries in detail.

Vault has great guides that describe careers as well as jobs within industries, and offers insider information about companies across the U.S. Contact Career Services at 508-531-1328 for the password.

What Can I Do With This Major? is a good resource for exploring options you have with the major you chose in college.

Alumni Career Profiles - Career Services' Alumni Career Profiles provides detailed information about careers from the perspective of BSU alumni working in the field.

Search for Jobs 

CareerLink@BSU posts jobs provided by employers who are interested in hiring BSU alumni and students. 

SimplyHired.com is an impressive job search engine that can send job-alerts to your e-mail.

Boston.com combines the best of monster.com job listings with a Massachusetts-based focus.

 

Job Quest is a state-run website that lists thousands of jobs in all industries across the state.

Career Services - Career Services has developed an extensive Job Links page that sorts job sites by field.

Network with Professionals

Over 120 BSU Alumni have volunteered to mentor other alumni and students on the CareerLink@BSU-based Alumni Mentor Program. 
 

LinkedIn.com is the premier networking site for professionals. 

Continue Your Education

Career Services - Our very own webpage for those exploring graduate school options.
 

Petersons is a great website for finding graduate programs in the U.S.
 

U.S. News & World Report annually ranks top graduate programs in the country. 

Other Resources

CareerLink@BSU carries Career Services' guides for resumes and cover letters.  These are available on the homepage as well as other guides for professionals seeking advancement or employment.

Career Services - All alumni are encouraged to attend programs that Career Services offers.  Opportunities include the Annual Job Fair and Gearing Up for the Education Job Market as well as workshops on resume writing, applying for graduate school and interview preparation.

QuintCareers.com provides career-related articles ranging from assessment tools to job hunting dos and don'ts.

About.com offers tips on a wide range of subjects including the job hunt, interviewing and job loss. 

CareerOneStop is a U.S. Department of Labor site that provides solid advice to job hunters.

Alumni Relations - Visit the BSU Office of Alumni Relations webpage to view the great services and programs Alumni Relations offers.