Employer Guide to Recruiting at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Employer Guide to Recruiting at Rutgers University窶年ew Brunswick

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From the Executive Director I invite you to hire New Jersey’s best! You will find them at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

We have the academic programs you seek, a diverse candidate pool to meet your needs, and literally thousands of graduates eager to continue their success as members of your organization. Our students’ strong work ethic sets them apart from their peers in ways that will immediately benefit your enterprise.

Let University Career Services help you tap into the wealth of recruiting resources available to you.

We offer a variety of services to assist you in achieving successful recruiting outcomes. Regardless of your hiring needs, our staff provides assistance that will help you fill your positions. We invite and encourage you to use our programs and services this year and beyond.

We recognize that your commitment to hiring Rutgers students and alumni is one made during increasingly challenging recruiting times. With limited recruiting resources and competition from other universities, we truly appreciate your commitment, and we pledge our dedication to 5-star customer service for you—our valued partners.

I am confident that Rutgers will soon emerge as one of your “core” schools...if it is not already. We look forward to serving you.

Richard L. Hearin Executive Director, University Career Services Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Employer Guide to Recruiting at Rutgers University—New Brunswick

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Rutgers-New Brunswick at a Glance Rutgers University is a leading national public research university and New Jersey’s largest resource for talented students and graduates.

At Rutgers—New Brunswick, we educate top students from New Jersey and beyond with over 48,000 students and 450,000 alumni from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

With over 100 undergraduate majors, more than 160 graduate programs, and more than 175 research centers and institutes, including the Aresty Research Center for undergraduates, Rutgers prepares students with knowledge and skills to succeed in the 21st century workplace. Under the direction of nationally and internationally renowned faculty, Rutgers students are taught, mentored, and advised in a meaningful, relevant way for their personal and professional development. Additionally, the new School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) core curriculum establishes common goals that prepare graduates not only to succeed in their careers, but also to discover their values, talents, and passions.

Academic Schools: • Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy • Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy • Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology • Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences • Graduate School of Education • Graduate School–New Brunswick

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•M ason Gross School of the Arts •R obert Wood Johnson Medical School •R utgers Biomedical and Health Sciences •R utgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick •S chool of Arts and Sciences •S chool of Communication and Information

•S chool of • School of Sciences • School of • School of Relations • School of • School of

Engineering Environmental and Biological Health Related Professions Management and Labor Public Health Social Work

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Sourced Globally, Educated Locally— Recruit Rutgers, the World’s Best Talent Rutgers students are a proven source of talent for employers hiring in a variety of industries and sectors.

According to the Wall Street Journal’s most recent survey of “Top 25 Recruiter Picks,” Rutgers was ranked #21 in the country for recruiting recent college graduates. The Rutgers-New Brunswick campus benefits from close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, affording our students opportunities to pursue internships and full-time opportunities. During their time here, Rutgers students have real-world experience and are exposed to career-related programs including:

• Internships, co-ops, and externships • Career development events and workshops • Leadership through student organizations • Part-time employment and Federal Work Study • Research and fellowships • Community service and volunteerism • Study abroad • Diversity initiatives

We educate top students from New Jersey and beyond with over

450,000 48,000 Alumni

Students

Why recruit at Rutgers?

100 + 160 +

Undergraduate majors

Graduate programs

50 states Students from all

and 100 countries +

*Data represents the 2013-2014 academic year

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Connect with Students and Alumni University Career Services is dedicated to assisting students and alumni in making connections between their academic experience and career paths. To this end, we are also committed to partnering with you in meeting your recruitment needs.

Our online career management portal, CareerKnight, serves as a comprehensive tool for all campus recruiting activities: Job & Internship Postings: Post jobs and internships, receive resumes, and select potential candidates to apply for your positions at no cost.

Career and Internship Fairs & Networking Events: Looking to recruit talented students in one location?

Take part in our upcoming fairs and networking events.

On-Campus Interviewing: Select students from a qualified applicant pool, review resume books of talented students, and let us help you create a customized interview schedule at our Career and Interview Center.

Networking & Information Sessions: Strengthen your campus brand by inviting potential candidates to learn more about your organization and career opportunities.

Additional opportunities to promote your campus brand and engage with students include: • Panel presentations and workshops • Access to more than 300 student organizations • Networking events • Case competitions • Site visits to your organization • Encourage your alumni employees to join the Student-Alumni Career Connections • Classroom presentations and faculty connections • University Career Services “Lunch & Learn” Series

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Increase your visibility through sponsorship and advertising, which can include the opportunity to: • Name an interview room • Sponsor a major event or career & internship fair • Place an ad in The Daily Targum • Purchase space in the University Career Services Guide

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Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program (RICP) What is RICP? Co-sponsored by University Career Services and the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), RICP is our credit-bearing internship/co-op online course for undergraduate students. Students take an online pass/fail course to receive academic credit during the fall, spring, or summer sessions. This provides an academic component to enrich work experiences for the students.

Internship Track Part-time during the fall or spring; full or part-time during the summer Minimum: 180 hours

For more details go to careers.rutgers.edu/RICP

Employer Benefits to Participating in RICP: • Source talent early to develop your pipeline •A ttract motivated students eager to apply their knowledge and academics to employment experiences • Evaluate students to ensure on-going progress and development • Build students’ commitment to your organization • Provide students with meaningful work experiences • Join a network of other employers who also value top talent

Minimum 12 weeks during the fall or spring (10 weeks during the summer) Paid or unpaid 3 credits Students typically balance internships with a regular course load

Co-op Track Full-time for a 6-month period Minimum: 690 hours Minimum 23 weeks (January-July; June-December) Paid 6 credits Students typically balance co-ops with an additional 6-credit course load to maintain full-time status

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Fairs and Networking Events ➜

Description

Career & Internship Fairs

Fall Career & Internship Mega Fair

Use this event to launch your fall recruiting effort/campaign.

Spring Career & Internship Mega Fair

Meet with our students to share opportunities and continue to build or reinforce your campus presence.

NJ Statewide Career and Internship Fair

One of our largest career fairs that is open to students from throughout the state of NJ.

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Signature Events

Diverse Reverse Student Organization & Employer Mixer

The tables are turned and student leaders from diverse student organizations showcase their respective student groups while employers gather information and network.

Diversity Dining Etiquette

Connect with our students while brushing up on your formal dining knowledge.

Faculty Industry Summit (All Disciplines)

Interface and connect with faculty to exchange information and share ideas.

Recruiter Training

You will gain insight into how campus recruiting works at RU. The program provides ideas on how to leverage your resources in finding talent on our campus.

Get started: visit careers.rutgers.edu/employers or contact the Employer Relations Team at recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu or 848-445-7287.

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Participation by the Numbers Through your engagement in our programs and services, you will have access to a diverse group of students who seek meaningful opportunities to connect with you.

To learn more about how you can partner with us, please contact our Employer Relations Team at recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu or 848-445-7287

107,321 Students/alumni registered in CareerKnight

4,410 On-campus interviews (OCIs)

17,490 Student applications to on-campus interviews

13,112 Students attending University Career Services workshops and career fairs

304 Employers participating in RICP

Students participating in RICP

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*Data represents fall 2013-fall 2014

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Contact Information We want all employers to be successful in their recruiting endeavors. Our staff is available to assist you with your recruiting needs.

Employer Relations Team Janet Jones Director of Employer Relations

Wenylla Reid Associate Director for Employer Development

Larissa Keller Assistant Director for Recruiting Programs

848-445-5587 jbjones@rutgers.edu

848-445-5585 wenylla.reid@rutgers.edu

848-445-5572 larissa.keller@rutgers.edu

Lisa Goddard Recruiting Programs Coordinator

MaryBeth Kimberlin Recruiting Programs Coordinator

Michelle St. George Recruiting Programs Coordinator

Toni Berlingieri Administrative Services Coordinator

848-445-7287 recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu

848-445-7287 recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu

848-445-7287 recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu

848-445-5561 berling@rutgers.edu

Internships Sue Pye Assistant Director for Experiential Education

Amanda Choo Experiential Education Coordinator

848-445-5576 spye@rutgers.edu

848-445-5582 amanda.choo@rutgers.edu

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Career Cluster Liaisons Our Career Development Specialists prepare students with the skills necessary for specific industries. Through one-on-one career assistance and programming, the Career Development Specialists ensure that students are well prepared to enter their chosen industries. Career Development Specialists serve as the gateway to students interested in your industries, as well as academic department contacts.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND STUDENTS STILL DECIDING

EDUCATION & PUBLIC & HUMAN SERVICES

Students interested in careers within arts and humanities and students still deciding on a cluster

Students interested in careers within education and public service

Doug Ricci Career Development Specialist 848-932-0137 douglas.ricci@rutgers.edu Andrew Seguel Career Development Specialist 848-445-5584 andrew.seguel@rutgers.edu

BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS Students interested in careers within business and communications Scott Borden Career Development Specialist 848-932-0141 scott.borden@rutgers.edu

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Monica Bryant Career Development Specialist 848-932-0143 monica.bryant@rutgers.edu Sylvia Cordero Career Development Specialist 848-932-0140 sylvia.cordero@rutgers.edu

FOOD & AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES Students interested in careers within agriculture, environmental, food, and natural resources

HEALTH, GENERAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, & MATH Students interested in careers within sciences, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and health professions Mindy O’Mealia Career Development Specialist 848-445-5591 mindy.omealia@rutgers.edu Tamara Peters Career Development Specialist 848-445-5586 tamara.peters@rutgers.edu Joe Scott Career Development Specialist 848-445-5578 joe.scott@rutgers.edu

Larry Jacobs Career Development Specialist 848-932-7997 best2u@rutgers.edu

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University Career Services, Rutgers窶年ew Brunswick Phone: 848-445-7287 窶｢ Fax: 732-445-6150

Career and Interview Center 604 Bartholomew Road Piscataway, NJ 08854

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