The Graduate and Alumni Career Development (GCD) department takes pride in providing innovative, personalized service and works closely with students to help them take charge of their career journey and make informed decisions about choosing, changing, or advancing their career. The GCD Team provides resources, programs, and coaching delivered one-on-one, in group workshops, and online. We strive to engage students in owning their career preparation process by supporting their individuality and teaching the skills and strategies to help them achieve their short- and long-term career goals.
Additionally, as members of the Bentley community, students will have the opportunity to expand and foster strategic relationships with a global alumni network and employers who highly value Bentley talent. The office’s work with students does not end at graduation; as Bentley alumni, students are entitled to lifelong career development.
Location: LaCava 220, Virtual and In-Person Appointments Available
Graduate Student Recommendations
All incoming graduate students should complete the GCD Career Pre-Work. The pre-work gives you clarity on your direction, confidence in your story, and a meaningful head start before the semester begins. Check your inbox for details!
Every graduate student should attend the Career Success Summit, typically offered in fall. The Career Success Summit is designed for all Bentley graduate students to explore the essentials needed to position themselves for career success and impact their return on investment.
Internship Program
Internships enable graduate students to integrate conceptual knowledge with practical field-based experience. Internships are highly encouraged, as they often serve as a springboard to full-time employment at a company. There are two types of internships: non-credit bearing and credit bearing. To complete a credit-bearing internship, the student must meet eligibility requirements. Credit-bearing internships are courses governed by academic policies and procedures, referred to in the section on Field-Based Learning under Academic Policies and Procedures in this catalog. Additionally, international students must consult with the Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) regarding internship eligibility requirements based on visa requirements and regulations. Faculty Internship Coordinators approve credit-bearing internships. Career Development staff offer support and career services for all internship searches.
Campus Recruiting by Employers
Local, national, and international employers, representing a variety of business, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, recruit at Bentley on a regular basis. Career fairs occur in the fall and spring. GCD also hosts special events, such as Career Conversations and Professionals & Alumni in Residence (PAIR) Days.
Online Job Postings
With Handshake, a career platform for both undergraduate and graduate students, and HireGrad, a career platform specifically designed for graduate students, jobs and internships are accessible 24 hours a day. On these platforms, students can brand themselves and update their profile for employers to find them. Companies can also post jobs specifically targeted to Bentley Graduate School students. Each year, local, regional, and national companies visit the campus to conduct initial interviews with students who are seeking professional positions or internships. Students also have access to Interstride, a global job board that expands opportunities for students.
Powerful Network of Alumni
Bentley alumni and fellow graduate students can be valuable resources for connecting with potential employers. LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site mainly used for professional networking and is the best place to connect with fellow Bentley students as well as alumni for career-related knowledge, information, referrals, and advice across industries and geographic locations worldwide. As soon as you become a matriculating student, you can request membership to the Bentley Graduate and Alumni Career Development group on LinkedIn.