Welcome to Boise State University Career Services. As an alumnus of Boise State University, you have life-long access to Career Services. Our staff of professionals are here to assist you with your plans to start, transition, or enhance your career.
Online and In-Person Services
Services Available Online
Handshake
Handshake is an online job search database for Boise State students and alumni. Employers list jobs (full-time, part-time, seasonal, on-campus, off-campus) and internships. Thousands of employers have registered and hundreds of opportunities are available 24/7. Learn more and register for Handshake.
Virtual Career Center
The Virtual Career Center provides tools and resources to help with your career planning or job search needs, and includes access to virtual workshops and career information databases. Visit the Virtual Career Center.
Online Appointments
We have an Online Career Counselor who is available to assist you by video, phone, or email with any of the career planning or job search topics listed in the sections below. Learn more about online appointments.
Services Available In-Person
Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Schedule your appointment here, or call us at (208) 426-1747.
Career Counseling and Career Assessment Appointments
Career planning generally involves getting to know who you are, what you want, and how to get there. Keep in mind that career planning is a continuous process that allows you to move from one stage to another stage as your life changes. Learning to navigate the career planning process now is essential, considering most people will change careers several times in a lifetime. Get additional information on career planning and career counseling. As part of career counseling, your career counselor may recommend a career assessment.
Job Search, Networking, Branding, and LinkedIn Appointments
Getting the job you want often requires having a strong network of people in your field who want to help you, as well as being one of the strongest candidates in your field. We can help you develop a customized job search plan, networking strategy, personal brand, and online presence. To make the best use of your appointment time, we recommend you visit the Virtual Career Center page on the Job Search Process and complete the Job Search Process virtual workshop before your appointment.
Resume/Cover Letter Appointment
Individual assistance with resumes, cover letters, or job applications is available from the experienced staff of the Career Center. To make the best use of your appointment time, we recommend you visit the Virtual Career Center page on Application Materials and complete the virtual workshop on Resume Strategies or the virtual workshop on Cover Letters before your appointment.
Practice Interviewing Appointment
Hone your interviewing skills with a simulated interview. To make the best use of your appointment time, we recommend you visit the Virtual Career Center page on Interviewing and complete the Successful Interviewing virtual workshop before your appointment.
Events
Career Services hosts several annual events intended to connect students/alumni with employers. View a list of events and details.
Hours and Location
We are extremely interested in your continued career success.
Please come and visit us at Career Services!
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
1464 University Drive in Boulder Hall (across from the Rec Center)
career@boisestate.edu
(208) 426-1747
Help Current Students
Are you ready to help current students achieve their career goals? Join Boise State’s alumni mentoring platform, BroncoLink.