Career Services for Alumni
University Career Services is pleased to offer you a variety of lifetime career services, tools, and resources to help you in making career decisions. We are available to assist you in your job search through virtual one-on-one support with developing your professional objective, resume writing/cover letters, job search strategies, networking, developing your LinkedIn profile and evaluating job offers/salary negotiations.
Additionally, as a St. John’s alum, you have full access to all of our services and resources, including access to our on-line job platform Handshake. In addition to full-time and internship opportunities, alumni will use Handshake to learn about relevant career readiness programs and employer events hosted by St. John’s. We recommend that you make an appointment with a Career Advisor to discuss your individual needs.
Please fill out the Career Services Inquiry Form. 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.
Due to a high volume of students during the academic year, alumni will be limited to one-on-one advisement during the following time periods: December 15-January 15 and May 15-July 30
For more information on advising policies, click here.
Alumni Appointment Policy
Prepare for Your Appointment: To receive the most benefit from your appointment with a career advisor, we ask that you:
- Complete your Handshake profile and log on.
- Do some career exploration on your own.
This might include reviewing the Exploring Majors and Careers area of our Web site; preparing a draft of your resume or bringing along a copy of an internship or job listing of interest.
Alumni Service Policy *
As of July 1, 2013, University Career Services will serve alumni in career counseling/advising appointments through their lifetime for a maximum total of three appointments. Alumni will be limited to one-on-one advisement during the following periods: December 15 – January 15 and May 15 – July 31.
- Alumni will continue to be welcome to participate in the events sponsored by University Career Services, with the following exceptions: employer site visits, shadowing and on-campus recruiting.
- Alumni will be engaged in industry networking events hosted on campus and in the NYC area.
- Programs specifically designed with an experienced professional in mind will be created as needed in partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations.
Cancellations / No-Shows / Lateness
Alumni will be monitored under the same policies as recently set for students with regard to cancellations, no-shows and lateness.
Revocation of Alumni Services
Alumni utilize University Career Services as a courtesy. You may lose the privilege of receiving services if any of the following occur:
- Repeatedly missing your appointments and/or consistently misusing session time;
- Attending career advising sessions or events under the influence of alcohol or narcotics;
- Sexually harassing, physically threatening or verbally abusing University Career Services professional or student staff;
- Disruptive behavior.
*Recent graduates are considered alumni as of June 1st following the year after their graduation date. This includes September, January and May graduates. Ex. May 2024 graduates are considered alums as of June 2025.
Often the best, most inspiring advice comes from listening to the personal experiences of others. Communication with professionals can provide realistic information about career options, job responsibilities and employment conditions.
Alumni and employer partners of St. John’s University can serve as mentors to students through a variety of programs. Mentors serve as a resource to current students and new graduates who are exploring career, internship and employment opportunities.
Aspire Mentor Program
The St. John’s University Aspire Mentor Program supports ambitious students who are striving to reach their professional goals through a one-on-one mentor relationship. Throughout this year long program, alumni mentors guide their mentees as they work to develop career-related competencies, learn about their industry of interest, and build confidence in their ability to achieve success. Mentors connect either in person or virtually 1-2 times per month regarding the students’ progress toward their goals, and other topics related to their professional development. This is an opportunity to truly make a difference in a student’s life and help them to launch their career.
Become a mentor and help your fellow Johnnies accomplish their goals.
Please contact Jocelyn Coalter at coalterj@stjohns.edu or 718-390-4439 for assistance.
Connecting talent with employer needs through the power of the St. John’s family is central to University Career Services’ mission.
- Recruit the Red Storm! Post internship and job opportunities directly to Handshake (St. John’s Recruiting Platform) and/or e-mail careers@stjohns.edu.
- For information about additional employer-related programs such as campus recruiting and job fairs, please visit our Employer Page
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
