Alumni Services
Career development and job search support offered to our graduates!
At the Purchase College Career Development Center, we take pride in providing quality career development assistance for current students and recent graduates.
Recent graduates (having completed degrees within the last three years), have access to most of the valuable services and career support you had access to as a student.
Graduates from Purchase (degree completed three or more years ago), can also access a variety of career resources, events, and services including free access to Purchase JobScore for jobs and other opportunities.
- Purchase JobScore, the online job and internship platform for local and nationwide opportunities is available to all alumni at no cost. For assistance in accessing your account, please contact the Career Development Center.
- Additional career resources can be found on our job search, career exploration, and self-marketing pages. Other resources include the Purchase College Mentor Network, LinkedIn, Focus online assessment, Candid Career, and more.
- View our Connecting on a LinkedIn webinar presented by Chaim Shapiro, a national speaker and trainer on LinkedIn.
Career Coaching for Recent Alumni
Career coaches may work with recent alumni to help them explore career options/opportunities and/or assist with a current job search and self-marketing strategies. This may include referral to resources, resume/cover letter feedback, interviewing tips and networking strategies. Career counseling/coaching is generally available on a short-term basis.
Virtual Career Counseling Appointments
Email career.development@purchase.edu to make an appointment.
Alumni Job Seeker Resources
CareerOneStop
Workforce services across the country.
Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network - Employment and Career Resource Center
New York Hire Now
Immediate hiring opportunities form NY Dept of Labor
Nonprofit Westchester
Job openings of NPW member organizations
NY Dept of Labor Workforce Partners
NYS Dept of Labor Jobs & Careers - Resources for career exploration and the job search
NYS Career Center Events & Recruitments - Classes, workshops, job fairs, and more
Online Career and Job Search Resources
Alumni: Navigating Your Career
Here are some strategies and career resources that may be helpful.
Update your Resume
Create customized versions of your resume, modified for different career paths and pursuits. Be open to opportunities outside of your current career objectives. Add keywords from your research for various job postings.
Create or Improve your LinkedIn profile
Optimize your LinkedIn profile for network building, employer engagement, and job search. Check the Career Development events page for special events to strengthen your network outside of social media. View our Connecting on LinkedIn webinar presented by Chaim Shapiro, a national speaker and trainer on LinkedIn.
Learn New Skills, Increase Marketability
Identify any gaps in your skill set and complete an online course to improve your skills. Micro credentialing through virtual projects and experience can also add to your profile and marketability. (i.e. LinkedIn Learning, TedTalks, Udemy, Coursera, edX, Harvard Free Courses, Open Yale Courses, etc.) Alumni who join our Mentor Network (as a Mentee and/or Mentor) have access to free Upskilling courses that include software training, workplace skills, leadership skills, communication, time management, and more.
Network and Connect with Former Classmates and Colleagues
Use LinkedIn, Buzzfile, and the Purchase Alumni Mentor Network to engage with individuals and affinity groups. Engage by commenting on threads and share relevant articles with your LinkedIn network. Join Purchase College Mentor Network for access to recent and more experienced alumni.
Refresh Your Interview Skills
Get interview tips by viewing CandidCareer videos. Take advantage of LinkedIn’s Interview Prep resource (included with free membership) where you can practice interview questions and get feedback.
Utilize Purchase JobScore
Reactivate your Purchase JobScore access (email career.development@purchase.edu) for the Career Center’s online job and internship platform.
Research Employers and Organizations
Stay current and informed on organizations and opportunities as they emerge. Find and explore employers by name, location, and industry:
Buzzfile - Explore employers by major
Vault/Firsthand - Employer information by industry and jobs
US Department of Commerce - Bureau of Economic Analysis
Glassdoor - Research employee reviews, salaries, and interview questions.
CandidCareer - Thousands of interviews with professionals in a wide variety of careers
Additional career resources can be found on our job search, career exploration, and self-marketing pages.
Alumni Giving & Connecting
There are many ways to keep in touch with Purchase College. Stay connected with the Purchase College Alumni Association and Alumni Engagement.