Career development is a lifelong resource for Emerson College alumni. Whether you are a recent graduate preparing for a job or a seasoned alum looking to energize your career, Emerson College’s Career Development Center is here to support you.
Our main offer for alumni is the continued invitation to utilize 1-on-1 career counseling. Emerson alumni may use up to three (3) appointments per calendar year to connect over in-depth topics and strategic career planning.The Career Development Center also provides a variety of online resources to connect you with opportunities as well as career guidance.
Entry-Level Alumni
Recent graduates entering the workforce are encouraged to connect with the Career Development Center as early as the first few months following their graduation.
Handshake for Jobs & Appointments
Handshake is the official career platform for Emerson College. Alumni can expect to find a variety of entry-level job opportunities submitted by employers who have been approved by the College. In addition to searching for jobs, alumni can also connect with our office via the platform to schedule 1-on-1 appointments with one of our career counselors.
Registering for Handshake
All current students are provided with an Emerson-associated Handshake account. Recent graduates may still have access to this account using their @emerson.edu email address. (Please note that access to your Emerson email will be lost one year after graduation, per Emerson IT’s policy. For information on requesting extended access to your email, visit IT’s Help Desk page).
For graduates unable to access their Emerson email, we encourage you to register for a new account using the following steps:
- Visit Emerson College’s Handshake registration page.
- Provide a personal email address. (Please note that Handshake recommends using an active .edu address. You may disregard that message if you have lost access to your Emerson email address.)
- Enter a password for your account and complete registration.
Alumni accounts must be approved by the Career Development Center. Accounts are typically activated within 1–3 business days. Activated accounts will receive an email with instructions for logging in. Please email us at careers [at] emerson.edu with any questions or for technical support.
Mid-Level or Experienced Alumni
Seasoned alumni are also entitled to any of the services and resources listed above. Additionally, we offer the following options for mid-level professionals:
Handshake for Appointments
While the majority of opportunities posted to Handshake are entry-level focused, we recommend using the platform to connect with our office to schedule a 1-on-1 alumni appointment with one of our career counselors. You will need to register for a new account to connect with our office for this. Instructions for registering are as follows:
- Visit Emerson College’s Handshake registration page.
- Provide a personal email address. (Please note that Handshake recommends using an active .edu address. You may disregard that message if you have lost access to your Emerson email address.)
- Enter a password for your account and complete registration.
Alumni accounts must be approved by the Career Development Center. Accounts are typically activated within 1–3 business days. Activated accounts will receive an email with instructions for logging in. Please email us at careers [at] emerson.edu with any questions or for technical support.
Jobs for Emerson College Alumni
Our office provides additional job-seeking resources outside of Handshake, including email lists for Los Angeles– and New York City–based job seekers.
- Join the Los Angeles Jobs List
- Join the New York City Jobs List
Emerge
Emerge is an online community where Emersonians can connect with each other to have career conversations, explore industry opportunities, find—or be—a mentor, and more. You can sign up at emerge.emerson.edu and then visit its Resources section for tips on getting the most out of the experience.
Looking for More Support?
We are here to help. Regardless of the situation, we are committed to serving your career development needs. We invite you to careers [at] emerson.edu (contact our office directly) if you have any inquiries outside of the resources and services featured above.