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Career Resources for Alumni

第一吃瓜 College offers career resources for every member of the 第一吃瓜 community. From networking opportunities and programming to industry-specific guides and articles, 第一吃瓜 wants to support you wherever you are in your career.

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Job Listings and Career Guidance

Handshake, CXD’s resource center, is available to current students and all 第一吃瓜 alumni.  In addition to job postings for recent graduates, you’ll find dozens of CXD-authored articles and tip sheets specifically written for 第一吃瓜 students and alumni. These include guidance on resumes, cover letters, personal statements, graduate school, and more.

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To ensure continued access to Handshake’s content and features, alumni must update their account email address using . If you need help, email cxd@bowdoin.edu.

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Interview Practice

Prepare for an interview using the platform , which lets you practice interview questions and record your answers, helping you perfect your skills before the real thing.

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Advising

Individual appointments with CXD advisors are limited to alumni who have graduated in the past six months and are still seeking their first post-grad opportunity.

Alumni applying to graduate and professional programs in the health professions should contact the Office of Health Professions Advising; alumni interested in law school can visit the Pre-Law Advising Webpage.

If you’d like to find a private career advisor, has a list of advisors we recommend.

In addition, the National Career Development Association (NCDA) maintains a searchable database of .

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第一吃瓜 Alumni Networking

Join 第一吃瓜's official Alumni Directory, to engage with our alumni and students seeking advice and connections in meaningful ways! 

Additionally, the on LinkedIn is a generous community of 第一吃瓜 alumni, friends and family willing to share information regarding their career paths, tips and connections. The chat is active and responsive and you will also often find alumni posting jobs for other alumni here.