Careers in Behavior Analysis

We take our commitment to students seriously, honoring the Simmons promise to put you first. The Office of Career Development and Employer Relations helps graduate students assess your skills and interests and explore your professional options and provides a full range of services to assist you in doing so.

Among these services, the Office of Career Development and Employer Relations provides tailored career coaching to help you launch your career. Your career coach will help you clarify your career goals and help with developing the skills and strategies to attain them upon graduation from your CAS program. In preparation for your job search, we will assist you with analyzing, articulating and packaging your academic and work experience to effectively market yourself to employers. In addition, you will receive support in planning and implementing your job search strategy to make informed, effective decisions for your next step as well as future career transitions.

Career Programs and Events

In addition to individual career coaching and the other services outlined above, the Office of Career Development and Employer Relations provides both on- and off-campus recruiting events and career fairs during the academic year. In addition, they offer skill-building workshops on a range of career development topics such as "Getting Started on LinkedIn," "Professional Networking 2.0," and many more. Check out the Office of Career Development and Employer RelationsEvents Calendar for the latest workshops and recruiting events.

Career Resources

Library Resources

• Beatley Library Art & Music Careers Guide
• Beatley Library Communications, Media, and Journalism Careers Guide
• Beatley Library Education Careers Guide
• Beatley Library Literature & Writing Careers Guide
• Beatley Library History Careers Guide
• Beatley Library Library & Information Science, Archives Careers Guide
• Beatley Library Women's & Gender Studies Careers

Career Development and Employer Relations Career Toolkit

• Office of Career Development and Employer Relations Career Toolkit - visit the Career Toolkit for in-depth information across all the developmental career steps, including self-assessment, career exploration, resumes and cover letters, networking, interviewing, and managing your job search

Networking

• The Simmons Network is exclusive to Simmons University alumnae/i and students.
• LinkedIn - create your own account on the leading site for professional networking. Once registered you can join the Simmons LinkedIn Group

Resumes and Cover Letters

From the Office of Career Development and Employer Relations Career Planning & Resources

• Sample Resumes and Cover Letters

Job Search and Postings

• Handshake - Simmons' online job board, with approximately 1,000 active listings and 50 new listings each week

Our Students Go On To:

Employers

• Boston Public Schools
• The May Center - Randolph, MA
• Maynard Public Schools - Maynard, MA
• Nashoba Learning Group - Bedford, MA
• RCS - Natick, MA

Doctoral Programs

• Simmons University
• Tufts University
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst