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I’m Graduating in Two Months: Where Do I Start? RU a senior? RU ready to begin your job search? As your thoughts turn to spring break, remember that you are quickly approaching a huge accomplishment, college graduation! There are some concrete, manageable, and productive steps you can take to help you meet the challenges of today’s job market. If you haven’t begun your job search yet, start by developing some ideas about your career goals. Here’s a brief checklist of questions to consider: • What do I really want to do after graduation? • Where would I like to work? • What kind of work environment would I most prefer? • Should I pursue a job, graduate school, or both? Make an appointment with a career counselor at 46 College Avenue or the Busch Campus Center to further explore these career issues. We also encourage you to explore your interests, skills, and values through the resources found on our site at careerservices.rutgers.edu.
Check out these important resources as well: career days and job listings found via your CareerKnight account. Career days bring employers to campus to meet with students. While they are not as formal as an interview, your interactions with recruiters can lead to an interview. Dress professionally and bring resumes. Upcoming career days include: Big East Career Fair (March 15), Science Career Day (April 5), Nonprofit and Government Career Day (April 5), and New Jersey Collegiate Career Day (May 30). Job listings for Rutgers students and alumni are available online through “CareerKnight.” Log in today by clicking on “CareerKnight” on our homepage at careerservices.rutgers.edu. Finally, explore the online resources available at careerservices.rutgers.edu. Look under “Boost Your Job Search” for links to the Vault Career Insider, InterviewStream, Going Global, and more. Best wishes in your final semester at Rutgers!
Where RU Headed?
In This Issue I’m Graduating in Two Months Career Fair AD Where RU Headed?
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Career Services Directory From the Exec. Director’s Desk Do’s & Don’ts of LinkedIn LinkedIn AD
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Alumni Success Story Faculty Advice Column Ask A Career Counselor Vault AD
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Career Services provided me with important opportunities for professional development. For instance, the last career day event was a good way to meet future employers and develop connections.
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Career Services provides valuable resources that help develop your future plans. My favorite event is the career day. Top companies are present seeking young and talented minds. I learned about the current demand for my major and great opportunities in the field of business analytics.
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I attended “All About Internships” which helped me find useful social networking websites such as LinkedIn. The other important thing I learned was how to gain experience in my field by shadowing.
I've been to Internship Career Day. It benefited me a lot because it was my first networking experience and it was a good opportunity to meet representatives from different companies in which I might be interested.
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As someone who enjoys being involved around campus and applying for leadership opportunities, it's imperative that my resume is up to par. Career Services helped revise my resume and make it look/sound more professional than I ever could!
I attended "Internships in the Health Professions," which provided valuable resources and information regarding different internship and volunteer opportunities. I now am a volunteer at RWJUH because of the guidance this event provided.
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From the Executive Director’s Desk By Rick Hearin, Executive Director of Career Services Watching the economy daily as we do, we know that the current job market is very challenging. This has an impact not only on the students who are close to graduation, but on the students entering Rutgers for the first time as well. As the new Executive Director of Career Services, I want to encourage you to take full advantage of the services and resources available to you. Here are some of the things YOU should do: 1. Take control of your career: Career Services offers a variety of opportunities ranging from large career days to strategy-building workshops; from online resources to individualized career counseling. Our online events calendar will keep you up to date on what’s happening. You can view all of our scheduled events from your CareerKnight account at careerservices.rutgers.edu. Take advantage of our services while you are here and, more importantly, start now! 2. Explore all of your job search options: Our job- and internship-database, CareerKnight, has hundreds of internships and job listings posted by recruiters specifically looking for Rutgers students and alumni. Log in to your free CareerKnight account from our home page. You will also receive periodic emails with career news and information about our upcoming events and key services. 3. Effectively highlight all of your experience to recruiters: Employers are looking for candidates who have relevant experience. Traditionally, this has included prior work such as internships
and part-time jobs. However, many offerings at Rutgers (e.g., leadership, research, learning communities, and service-learning experiences) also provide students with skills that are transferable into the world of work. Visit with one of our Career Management Specialists to learn how to translate your experience into a winning resume. 4. Finally, put your best foot forward: Cover letters and resumes are important. Have them critiqued by experienced professionals who have received feedback from college recruiters. Do you feel ready for your interviews? Use InterviewStream, our virtual mock interviewing service, as an intermediate step. Our office offers individual career counseling five days a week. Visit our website at careerservices.rutgers.edu to schedule an appointment via your CareerKnight account. While you take advantage of the career resources offered at Rutgers, WE will: • Further develop our relationships with alumni and employers in order to provide targeted networking opportunities; • Strengthen our partnerships with academic departments to design effective events, programs, workshops, and fairs; and • Renew our commitment to helping you enhance your competitiveness for available positions. With you as an active partner, Rutgers University will continue to be a place that produces competitive graduates in any economy. Just be smart and make full use of our services, programs, and resources. Rick Hearin is the Executive Director of Career Services at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
Do’s & Don’ts of LinkedIn Do’s: 1. Complete your profile (include an appropriate picture, summary, specialties, etc.) and use rich words that will make you stand out. 2. Keep your profile up-to-date. 3. Take advantage of LinkedIn services by joining groups and using their job searches. You’ll have an easier time making connections when you share something in common. 4. Tailor a personal note to the person with whom you want to connect. Be professional when you connect with others and explain your reasons for contacting them. 5. Get help in revising your profile.
Don’ts: 1. Treat LinkedIn like other social media. Refrain from posting things that are irrelevant to your professional goals. 2. Spam people with invitations to connect. You may be tempted to connect with everybody, but remember that LinkedIn is not Facebook. Your account will be banned once too many people ignore your connection requests. 3. Join groups if they are not relevant to your career goals. 4. Ask people directly for a job. Instead, ask for advice about how to enter that particular industry. People will be more willing to help you. Use LinkedIn strategically, not out of desperation. 5. Update your status with irrelevant, personal, or informal information. It will be looked down upon in the eyes of your professional connections.
Did You Know? Career days are not just for full-time jobs! Nearly 40% of the participating employers also offer internships.
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Alumni Success Story Name: Erik Kent Year of graduation and major: Class of 1992 / B.A. Communication Position and Company: CoPublisher, NJWedding.com 1. What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most? The least? NJWedding.com began as an Erik Kent idea in 1995 to publish a website dedicated to providing information about planning a wedding in New Jersey. After having had the experience of planning our own wedding in 1994 (we were married at Kirkpatrick Chapel on the Old Queens campus of Rutgers University), my wife, Beth, and I, wanted to provide a resource for engaged couples to find NJ wedding services online easily. The most gratifying part of producing and publishing the website, and running the business on a day-to-day basis is simply, working together. Through goal setting and constantly monitoring and improving our systems, we’re able to achieve our goals on a consistent basis. We also take great pride in serving the NJ wedding community, helping wedding professionals advertise to brides and grooms, and helping couples find the products and services they need for their wedding. The biggest challenge, like in any business, is dealing with the “management” of running a business -- from keeping important records/paperwork, to managing finances effectively, and making sure that customers are happy and continue to support our company’s efforts through good service and producing solid results. Overall, working together as a team is important, and overcoming the obstacles on a regular basis leads to growth and satisfaction. 2. What do you think is the most valuable skill that someone should have if they want to be in your position? My specific position is sales and marketing in our company, and I’ve learned certain skills in the past that have contributed to my position. First, attend as many seminars, talks, lectures, and classes, and read as many books, blogs, etc. as possible on the subject of “sales” and “marketing” so you’re familiar with how to be successful at doing it well. In general, as an entrepreneur, you are constantly selling and marketing your company (even if it’s just yourself in the beginning). As a business owner, you also need to be aware of the various ways you can go “into” business, learn how to make a profit, spend wisely, manage people, etc. It’s a constant learning and growing process, and it’s important to always keep up with changes and situations that keep the business “fresh.” 3. What do you think made you successful? In addition to studying sales and marketing and
other various topics, I also made it a point to study “success,” success practices, and successful people. Reading Success, Inc. and Entrepreneur Magazines has been helpful, as well as attending seminars by top speakers. I have a strong “inner drive” to be successful, and I believe collaboration, teamwork, innovative strategies, and keeping my finger on the pulse of the industry are important components. I also keep up with many of the latest marketing strategies and social media and networking sites, which are evolving constantly. As the saying goes, “success is a journey, not a destination,” so I strive to be successful in every endeavor (and also learn from mistakes made along the way). 4. What advice can you give someone who has plans for grad school or is looking for a job straight out of college? After graduating from Rutgers in 1992, I wasn’t able to find a job in my field right away (I was looking for a position as an account executive at an advertising agency in NYC or NJ). However, I had participated in an internship at the Garden State Arts Center (now PNC Bank Arts Center) doing promotions and marketing between my junior/senior year. I was offered the position again for the summer of ’92 and applied my skills in marketing, business, networking, publicity, etc. during the time I was there. I learned a great amount from the people I worked with, made some terrific connections, and increased my confidence to look for a career in the fall. That career took shape in a position as an advertising salesperson for a group of family-owned newspapers in Union and Essex counties. I started selling advertising space to businesses in various towns within the local community, found ways to be successful at it, creating special sections (like a “Wedding Guide”) and gradually moved up to manage the advertising sales departments. Four years after getting experience in sales and management, the Internet was growing as a medium for businesses to explore, which led to the idea of developing our targeted NJWedding.com web site and entering into the world of entrepreneurship. 5. How has Career Ser vices helped you? I think Rutgers Career Services is a very important resource for students that are looking to start a career after graduating. College is the time to explore career options and look into internships and informational interviews with RU alumni or others in your chosen field. Having a job during school also provides the needed skills to succeed in the “real world.” I did all of the above and it helped me tremendously. My experiences working during my time at Rutgers, meeting my wife (who became my business partner), and gaining the confidence to create a career in a new field has been rewarding in many ways.
Ask A Career Counselor HELP! I’m graduating and have NO IDEA what to do with my career. I do not feel prepared to enter the work force as I have mostly concentrated on school. Now what do I do? Hi Nicole: There is no need to panic; help is available at one of our two career counseling offices: 46 College Avenue or the Busch Campus Center. You can take your first impor tant step by making an appointment with a
career counselor (online via your CareerKnight account). Your career counselor will help you explore your career interests, skills, and values. You will also develop a resume and a jobsearch plan. If you have a draft of a resume (pick up our "Career Ser vices Guide" for sample resumes), bring that to your meeting. Plan to attend our spring career days to network with employers and explore opportunities: Big
East Career Fair on March 15, Nonprofit and Government Career Day on April 5, Science Career Day on April 5, and the N.J. Collegiate Career Day on May 30. I also recommend that you develop a network of people—relatives, parents of friends, neighbors, professors, super visors, alumni, etc. Have your resume ready to distribute. Good luck! We look forward to working with you.
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Faculty Advice Column John Longo Clinical Associate Professor, Finance 1) What advice can you give to students who are not sure of their major? The first piece of advice is to take courses in topics that you find enjoyable or interesting. Confucius reportedly said, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to John Longo work a day in your life." Second, there should be a market need for your passion. For example, there are less than 600 jobs as an NBA player. Certainly, individuals with world-class basketball abilities should pursue their passion. But for the rest of us, a career in the NBA is not a likelihood, despite strong interest in the field. Third, I would talk to people working in fields in which you have a career interest. See what these people do on a day-to-day basis. It might cement your career choice, or lead you in a different direction. It also does not hurt to seek advice of trusted family members and friends, but at the end of the day it is your choice. 2) What suggestions do you have to students debating between graduate school and work? Some graduate programs, such as an MBA, prefer students to have work experience. So in that case, essentially your only choice after graduation is to work first. Other professions, such as law or medicine do not require work experience before entering graduate school. For most people, earning a graduate degree provides increased knowledge and often higher career potential. However, the financial cost is quite high, unless you obtain a scholarship. I would look at the successful people in your career of choice. Do many of them have a graduate degree? If so, it is more likely than not that you need to eventually pursue graduate education. In some instances a company will pay for your graduate degree on a part-time basis. Some professions, such as sales, generally do not require a graduate degree. In any event, learning is a life long process, whether you earn your graduate degree or not. With all of the information on the Internet, it is relatively easy to become a self-taught expert in some areas. 3) What skills will students develop as a finance major? Finance is a quantitative and analytical subject at its core, so students will enhance these skills. Finance has three broad career paths, corporate finance, non-profit finance, and investments. The former two deal mostly with budgets and plans to help a firm grow or achieve its goals. The latter is focused mainly on the financial markets. Investment careers focus on raising capital or investing capital on behalf of individuals and institutions. Most finance majors become very adept at working in Excel and in creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations. They also tend to be very Internet and database savvy, since financial information often comes in these forms. Many finance majors also follow an entrepreneurship approach since owning your own successful business has a lot to do with finance. 4) What career path can you take with this major? As I noted above the main three career paths are corporate finance, non-profit finance, and investments. The latter is generally considered a "Wall Street" career. Wall Street positions generally require longer working hours, but also provide the potential for higher levels of compensation. If someone is seeking a corporate finance position, then I would suggest working with either a large firm, such as J&J or IBM, or a firm that is growing quickly. The former type of firm will provide you with good training, while the growth of the latter type of firm will have better potential for rapid career advancement. If someone is seeking a nonprofit position, I would suggest looking at institutions with stable finances (e.g. a government position) or a strong financial base (e.g. Robert Wood Johnson foundation). 5) What can students do to increase their chances of finding a job or internship? Firms are first looking for students with good grades and some leadership experience. They often use those metrics as an initial filter. Good grades (e.g. 3.5 or higher GPA) are self-explanatory. With respect to leadership skills, a student might be an officer in a club on campus. Prior work experience is also very important, but it is a sort of the "chicken or the egg" problem. It is hard to get a top internship unless you have some sort of work experience in the field. For example, suppose someone is interested in being a financial analyst. It might be hard to get an analyst position during the summer of your first year in college. Perhaps you can get a job as a bank teller for the summer after your first year. When the summer of your sophomore year rolls around, you might be in a better position to get an analyst internship since you would have a strong company name on your resume as well as an understanding of corporate culture. Most jobs are obtained through some sort of networking. So, I would suggest tapping into the resources of your family and friends, as well as Career Services. A summer internship is crucial to landing a full-time job, since more than half of all interns will get a job offer. Getting a job requires tremendous hard work and persistence, but it is worth the effort since it is one of the most important "end goals" of your college experience.
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Employer Spotlight An interview with Christie Goodwin, AT&T Employee name: Christi Goodwin Title: Lead College Recruiting Manager – Northeast Region Company name: AT&T What skills does your company seek in new hires for full-time or internship opportunities? AT&T has 17 Leadership Development ProChristi Goodwin grams and internships for students and graduates offering opportunities in Sales, Retail Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Human Resources and Corporate Finance. In addition to specific major areas of study, we look for problem solving ability, flexibility, and demonstrated leadership. Leaders in our company are defined by delivering results and the ability to motivate peers. Most importantly, we look for candidates who have a passion for our business - for the technology that we develop and the solutions we deliver as part of our exceptional customer experience. What is special about working for your company? AT&T offers a unique environment with a 136 year history of innovation with an average of two patents a day and eight Nobel Prizes to our name. We offer best in class, award winning training and development, both for graduates and experienced employees. Our diverse, inclusive culture values and welcomes all points of view and makes us who we are: a great place to work and a committed member of the communities we serve. Through volunteerism and giving including Junior Achievement Job Shadow Days and ASPIRE - we make a real difference where we work and live. AT&T is a company that offers progressive technology on a strong foundation and history. What can a student expect to learn during an internship at your company? As members of teams working on high value projects, interns are challenged to immerse themselves in all areas of AT&T’s businesses. As part of our continuous drive for innovation and commitment to our customers they work along side our employees developing and delivering the latest and best technology, such as software to power the newest tablets or concepts like the Connected Car. Interns learn our values and become part of the innovative culture of AT&T, while managers learn their work style, strengths, and ambitions. The best and brightest interns who achieve their goals, display excellent customer care, and have a passion for technology may be asked to return for full time roles. When are you scheduled to be on campus? AT&T participates in job fairs throughout the year. We also host various interview days, networking and social events, and information sessions at colleges and universities across the country. Check out our online events calendar to see when we’re coming to your campus. What type of questions can a student expect during an interview with your company? Are they behavioral-based? We use behavioral questions, which ask about past experiences. AT&T's Development Programs are designed to train for defined career paths, so top applicants are certain of their career goals and what attracts them to a certain program. We also look for passion and excitement over AT&T’s business and what we do. In fact, I would say that this is the most important trait of successful applicants. What is the best way to find out more about your company? Visit att.jobs to learn more about our company. Where we are, what we do, and what the world thinks of the “Most Admired Company” in the telecommunications industry (Fortune Magazine). Find out about our culture and all the reasons you want to work here, like our amazing people, a diverse community, and because we’re saving the planet. Learn about our leadership development programs and internships for students and graduates. Check out our benefits and how we invest in the development of our employees and help them maximize their potential. Want more? Be sure to also join our online “Talent Network” to get all the information you need on careers at AT&T straight from the source.
Did You Know? You can gain credit for an internship (180 hours of work) through the Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program. Visit careerservices.rutgers.edu for more information.
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Internship Spotlight An interview with Himali Sharma, AT&T
Himali Sharma, Class of 2013, B.A. in Communication
how working in a company is so I am ready to face any challenges and have gained the skills to excel at what I do in the future.
Where did you work and what were your main responsibilities? I worked at AT&T in Bedminster, NJ for two summers as the business marketing Himali Sharma intern. My main responsibilities were crafting newsletters, creating and editing videos, serving as team lead in creating the business continuity plan application, and creating a customer experience presentation for sales to use. I worked closely with various applications such as GoodReader, Excel, Captivate, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, PowerPoint, and Word.
What were the benefits of your experience? My experience and performance helped me secure a job at AT&T. A human resources representative contacted me and informed me that my supervisors had good things to say about me and that the Business Sales Leadership Development Program (BSLDP) would like to consider me as a candidate. I now have a full time job at AT&T and am starting the BSLDP in July. Also, I made many contacts and great friends, as well as developed leadership skills.
How did you get your internship? I applied to several internships directly through the AT&T website. A month or two after I applied, I received an email that they would like to consider me as a candidate. I went through a screening interview first and then set up another interview with my potential supervisor. My interview went well and I was offered the position with the segment customer experience team. What did you like about your internship? I liked that my supervisors gave me work that they would give their other team members, and not just small projects. My team truly wanted me to learn and gain knowledge and that is exactly what I did. My two main projects were high profile and I was able to take the role as team lead on one project. I was given a hands-on experience of what I would actually be doing if I were to work full-time at AT&T. I am definitely not scared to face the real world because my internship gave me a taste of
Can you share your career goals and job search strategy? I would say the key to your job search strategy is to apply ever ywhere through many different search engines, through the company’s site directly, and leverage social media such as LinkedIn. Another important strategy is to network, network, and network. You never know who can help push you further in the interview process, or introduce you to a great opportunity. My career goal is to pursue my career in sales. I have been accepted into AT&T’s Business Sales Leadership Development program, which is B2B Sales. I wanted to be in sales because I like that it is interactive and you actually get to speak with clients and sell them a product that will satisfy their business needs. I wanted to do a more hands on practical job rather than one behind the desk. You get to interact with clients and you get to see the results of your hard work right away by the reaction of the clients. Also, it challenges you to break out of your comfort zone which allows you to grow as a person and keep improving your skills and leaves you with many transferable skills.
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It’s Not
“Just A Job” Have you worked as a waitress, office clerk, or salesperson while in college? If you have, join the gang! Since these jobs are typically not related to your major, you might consider them as "just jobs," rather than as meaningful steps in your career development. If you think about it, you probably gained something valuable from each job besides a paycheck. What about customer service skills? Communication and interpersonal skills? Time management skills? These are some of the key qualities employers seek when they hire new employees. Describe your job tasks with enthusiasm, and refer to the skills that you developed. The results will be an enhanced resume and a positive impression in the job interview. You may recognize some of these examples in your own experience:
Waitress
Skills developed
Waited on tables
Customer service
Maintained accurate orders
Administrative
Handled complaints
Interpersonal
Totaled bills
Quantitative
Served numerous people
Time management
Trained new employees
Supervisory
Office Clerk
Skills developed
Conducted data entry
Computer
Filed papers
Organizational
Handled inquiries
Communication
Collected information
Compiling
Salesperson
Skills developed
Displayed merchandise
Marketing
Described products
Communication
Encouraged purchases
Persuasion
Made sales
Selling
Where can you turn for help with identifying your specific skills? Career Services! Check our spring “Events” calendar for programs on resume writing and interviewing. Also, career counselors can help you identify work-related skills and critique your resume. Visit a Career Services office to explore these resources. Go for it! It's your future!
Career Services Inbox My name is Dipal, an accounting major, graduating in the spring. I want to thank Career Services for helping me get my internship and my full-time position. This is a great service, well managed, and the staff is cooperative too. Thank you so much for helping me in my job search, I appreciate all the services received through the CareerKnight system. Sincerely, Dipal
Did You Know? According to the National Association of Colleges and Employer’s 2012 Recruiting Benchmarks Survey, on average, employers hiring new college graduates take 24.2 business days to extend an offer to a college student after an interview. Once an offer has been extended, employers then give a candidate an average of 14.1 business days to make a decision.
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Social Networking Sites: The Two Sides of Facebook Employers have always done background checks on candidates using Google, reference checks, credit checks, and employee tests. But now students have conveniently created public profiles on social networking sites. Facebook has helped employers look for “red flags” to nix candidates before they have a chance to get their foot in the door Students are being judged on their Facebook profiles and many of them are unaware of it. Many students never consider that employers may evaluate them on more than just a resume. A Facebook profile may be a great resource for meeting people and finding others with common interests, but remember that employers may think very differently. For some students, their online social persona undermines the professional persona as portrayed in their resumes. Students who post inappropriate content on Facebook may prompt an employer to wonder, “What kind of judgment does this candidate have?” Students with other wise ideal job qualifications can come off as completely unprofessional. While Facebook can have negative consequences, it also has many positive uses. Some students have started to use it as a second resume, or a networking tool to meet others and gain valuable career information. Facebook profiles which closely mirror students’ resumes create the image employers are seeking. Students should look at their profile from an outside perspective. Do you want to portray this image of yourself to the public? If it’s something you wouldn’t be proud to show others, you should consider taking it off. Students should also pay attention to privacy settings - you can limit these so only certain users can see your profile. There are many potential risks associated with Facebook. But if used wisely, it is a great tool for networking with friends, gaining information, sharing experiences, meeting new people, and showing your professional side.
Etiquette Tip of the Week Shake, Shake, Shake To make the best impression with your handshake, reach for the person's palm, not the fingers. Use a firm grip, which shows you are confident. If you give a weak handshake, where you don’t really grip the other person’s hand, you appear insecure and non-committal. (Message: "I am a doormat; feel free to walk all over me.") And let's be honest, when you are on the receiving end of the "fingers handshake," it's kind of a yucky feeling. When you squeeze the other person’s hand so hard it hurts, you appear domineering, angry, and inconsiderate. (Message: "Please hire me, I want to scare the living daylights out of everyone in your workplace.") Shake a woman's hand as firmly as a man's hand. To give a woman a lighter handshake is an insult. Source: the Culture and Manners Institute at http://www.cultureandmanners.com/
Did You Know? When you gain credit for your internship through the Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program, your position does not have to be related to your major. Visit careerservices.rutgers.edu for more information.
Job Search Action Plan: The Top 10 List 1. Network with friends, family, neighbors, professors, administrators, supervisors, etc. Get your name and resume out there! 2. Update your resume and cover letter and have them critiqued by a career counselor. 3. Set up an individual appointment with a career counselor at the 46 College Avenue Career Center or the Career and Interview Center in the Busch Campus Center. 4. Attend workshops, panels, career days, and information sessions to sharpen your communication skills and establish employer contacts. 5. Utilize career and job-related online resources, including: • careerservices.rutgers.edu • www.indeed.com • www.careerbuilder.com 6. Register for our on-campus recruiting and job posting system, “CareerKnight.” New opportunities are posted daily. 7. Expand your job-search parameters in terms of geography, industry, and job title. 8. Research industries and employers, utilizing resources such as employer websites, Vault’s Career Insider, CareerShift (available through the Career Services website), and the “Career Collection” at Kilmer Library. 9. Practice and improve your interviewing skills by using InterviewStream, an online system available through the Career Services website. 10. Develop and maintain a positive attitude during your job search. Stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy in this time of transition. Exercise and eat well.