Career Services for Alumni
University Career Services is proud to support St. John’s alumni throughout every stage of their career journey. As a graduate of St. John’s, you have lifetime access to a variety of career services, tools, and resources designed to help you make informed career decisions and navigate your professional path.
Our team is available to assist you through virtual one-on-one appointments, where you can receive support with career exploration, resume and cover letter development, job search strategies, networking, LinkedIn profile optimization, and evaluating job offers or salary negotiations.
As a St. John’s alum, you also have full access to Handshake, our online career platform. Through Handshake, you can explore full-time job opportunities, discover career readiness programs, and learn about employer events hosted by St. John’s University.
We encourage you to schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor to discuss your individual career goals and learn how we can support your next step.
Please fill out the Career Services Inquiry Form to get started. We will respond to your request within three to four business days and provide you with the targeted help you need to move to the next phase of your career.
Learn more about our alumni advising policy.
Prepare for Your Appointment:
- Log into Handshake and complete your profile
- Explore our Career Communities to learn more about your interests
- Prepare drafts of your resume and cover letter using our online resources
Aspire Mentor Program
The St. John’s University Aspire Mentor Program connects alumni and employer partners with students through meaningful one-on-one mentoring relationships. Mentors share their experiences, provide career insight, and help students explore industries, build confidence, and work toward their professional goals.
Mentors typically connect with their mentee once or twice per month, either virtually or in person, throughout the program.
Interested in supporting the next generation of Johnnies? Become a mentor and help a student launch their career.
For more information, please contact Jocelyn Coalter at coalterj@stjohns.edu or 718-390-4439.
Recruit the Red Storm! Support the next generation of Johnnies by recruiting St. John’s students.
- Post internship and job opportunities directly to Handshake (St. John’s Recruiting Platform)
- Visit our Employer Page for information about campus recruiting, job fairs, and other employer programs
- Reach out to careers@stjohns.edu for assistance
Alumni Resources
Alumni can create an account in Handshake. Using your school email address (or personal email address if you no longer use your St. John’s email), follow the directions to sign up for a new account. Within 2 – 3 business days from submission of the form you will receive access to your account. Should you run into any difficulty, please email careers@stjohns.edu with your full name, St. John’s ID number, personal email address (or your St. John’s email address), and phone number.
Alumni can register for Big Interview, Big Interview helps you prepare for interviews and practice your skills. You’ll be able to access various tools, including, challenging virtual mock interviews for all experience levels. A database of thousands of interview questions across various industries with tips on how to answer them. Please contact Career Services at 718-990-6375 or careers@stjohns.edu for the Organizational Code to access the site.
St. Johns Career Service under ‘Company’ is the official Career Services group at St. John’s University on LinkedIn. As alumni, employers and friends, we ask you to volunteer to assist St. John’s students and fellow grads through the career exploration and job search processes. St. John’s University’s LinkedIn page is not a job placement service. Rather, it’s an opportunity for students to build a network of connections and gather information about employment trends, job functions, salary expectations, effective job/internship searches, and the career paths of St. John’s alumni.
Joining St. Johns Career Services on LinkedIn is simple:
- Create or login into your LinkedIn Profile
- Search ‘Company’ for St. John’s Career Service
- Request to Join