How the Magner Center Can Help Alumni

The Magner Career Center offers Brooklyn College alumni job fairs, career resources, and networking events designed to help you advance in your career.

Career Development Resources

Accessing Employers

Brooklyn College alumni can use Handshake for free to help with their job search.

Handshake is an online career resource for alumni that helps them find jobs, connect with employers, and access career development resources.

Getting Started with Handshake

If you have access to your Brooklyn College email, use it to set up your account here.
If you do not have access to Brooklyn College email, set up your account here and then email your name, EMP ID, and graduation year to BC Recruiting to gain access. Access is provided within two business days.

Career Development Events

Brooklyn College’s Job Fairs: Alumni can attend our job fairs, offered twice a year (typically in October and March). Check the alumni calendar for further details.
Open Q&A Small Group Sessions: You can attend small group virtual sessions with a career coach. These sessions are open to all alumni. Check the alumni calendar for further details.
Career Events, Workshops, and Information Sessions: Many of our events are focused on entry-level roles or internships where employers may have specific requirements for attendance. Career events open to graduates of Brooklyn College will be posted on the alumni calendar and will be advertised to alumni via email and social media.

Interview and Resume Prep

Skill Development

There are a variety of online resources that provide free skill development.

CUNY Upskilling is a curated list of no-cost virtual trainings that will help you get the latest professional skills and knowledge to discover your strengths, give yourself a leg up in your job search, and help you shine to prospective employers.
Coursera provides access to nearly 4,000 programs across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications and professional certificates, and can help elevate your career. It is free in New York State. Follow the instructions on the page to request access.
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 16,000 online courses in seven languages, hosted by expert instructors with real-world experience. You can access for free using a Brooklyn Public Library Card.

Resources Outside of Brooklyn College (Free and Fee-based)

AARP Work Search: AARP focuses on the 50+ population and those generations that follow. Excellent resources including career-related tutorials, videos, and information on the full scope of a job search from career assessments and career change to writing a résumé and interviewing successfully.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation: Restoration’s team of dedicated placement specialists provide tailored, one-on-one guidance to Central Brooklyn residents to better meet their individual needs and create their own pathways toward career success.
Brooklyn Navy Yard: The Albert C. Wiltshire Employment Center connects local residents to jobs and careers available in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The center team works with the 500+ businesses on the Yard to understand their staffing needs and connect them with talent. More than 2,500 individuals have found jobs through the Employment Center to date. The team connects candidates to job opportunities, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and permanent positions in a diverse set of occupations and sectors.
Brooklyn Public Library Business & Career Services: The Central Library’s Business & Career Center offers a wide variety of resources, services, and programs to help you on your career journey.
Brooklyn Public Library LinkedIn Learning: Brooklyn Public Library cardholders can access LinkedIn Learning for free.
CUNY’s Office of Careers and Industry Partnerships: Helps CUNY students and alumni get hired. Subscribe to their weekly Career Opportunities newsletter for new job listings.
iRelaunch: iRelaunch provides innovative products and services for professionals seeking to return to work after a hiatus and for employers recruiting from this talent pool. Known for offering paid re-entry internship programs for returning professionals.
LinkedIn: The largest professional networking site available today is critical as part of your job search efforts. Exchange knowledge, seek employment opportunities, and utilize as a research tool. Offers excellent tutorials on topics from creating a stellar profile, the best way to outreach to colleagues, and how to find employment via the site.
New York Public Library: Job Search Central through the New York Public Library offers free career counseling, workshops, and job search resources. A gem in the heart of New York!
WorkForce1: A service provided by the New York City Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects candidates to job opportunities in New York.
Professional Temporary/Staffing Agencies: Adecco, Ascend Hire, Beacon Hill Staffing, and Kelly Services are just a few agencies. Temporary positions can often become permanent–specify that you are seeking “temp-to-perm.”