Class Year Career Plan
Senior Year
- Submit your resumé for review in late summer/early fall to be eligible to participate in
campus recruiting efforts.
- Review and assess your career goals and interests; meet with a counselor early to plan your personal
job search timeline.
- Visit the FCC during Walk-In Hours and/or make an appointment with a counselor. Additional senior
walk-in hours are Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- International students: Meet with an advisor at the ISSO to learn about how your visa status affects
your job eligibility.
- Develop a job search strategy and apply for jobs.
- CAMPUS RECRUITING STARTS EARLY IN THE FALL SEMESTER for some industries (Finance, Accounting, Consulting,
Management Training).
- Continue to actively network; keep in touch with any networking contacts made previously.
- Explore other resources, including the BU Office of Career Services at 19 Deerfield Street, and use its
job posting database, BU Career Link
(www.bu.edu/careers).
- Attend company information sessions and workshops organized by the FCC; make a good impression—dress in business attire (suit) and arrive on time.
- Research the market rate for salaries in your area of interest and target geographical locations in preparation for negotiations; create a budget estimating post-graduation financial needs.
- Attend the SMG Fall and Spring Career Expos; research and attend other career fairs that fit your career goals.
- Update your list of references; contact old references to verify contact information and keep them updated on your job search.
- Stay motivated and keep focused—you are developing skills in this search that will help you throughout your career. Good luck!
