Meet our Exec Career Consultants and view their profiles here.
Exec Connect is an innovative career services program at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business that engages former C-suite executives from diverse industries and functions as paid career consultants in the Feld Center. By bridging foundational career development and industry-specific expertise, Exec Connect provides an integrated support system to help students succeed—offering both broad guidance and specialized insights to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
These seasoned professionals offer one-on-one meetings with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, to provide:
- Deep dives into specific industries and functional roles
- Networking strategy within a target industry
- Interview prep and mock interviews tailored to the field
- Practice with industry-specific case studies
- Resume and cover letter alignment to specific opportunities
Exec Connect consultants bring decades of executive-level experience in fields such as consulting, banking, finance, human resources, marketing, supply chain, and technology. They share insights into relevant skills, how to position yourself for success, and how to navigate today’s job market. What makes Exec Connect unique is that these executives are not volunteers—they are paid staff who commit to 10 hours per week of availability. They are embedded in the Questrom community, familiar with the curriculum, and work through platforms like Handshake, which allows for seamless coordination with career coaches and employer relations teams.
