In This IssueNavigating Your Internship SearchWhere RU Headed?

Staff DirectoryCareer Services InboxFrom The Director’s DeskCareer Day AD

Alumni Success StoryFaculty Advice ColumnFacebook AD

Memorial Sloan-Kettering AD

Social NetworkingEmployer SpotlightCareer Panels ADRutgers Chemistry Society AD

Career Tip of the MonthSPIN ADToys R Us Bus Trip ADAsk the Director

Job Search TipsCivic Engagement and ServiceEducation PartnershipsVideo Contest ADServices for Students

Vault ADCalendar Of Events

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Augustine Onwubuya ‘14 Nina Dudhale ‘11

Richard Hutchinson Jr. ‘12Ishani Patel ‘11

“Donʼt freak out if you donʼt have any experi-ence. Take what you know from your collegelife (classes, student activities, etc.) and takethat with you to the interview.”

“Research the company prior to your interview andask questions. Tailor your resume to the position youare applying for. Build relationships with faculty, diver-sify your resume (grades, extracurricular, volun-teer/work experience) and donʼt over-commit.”

“You need either volunteer or job experi-ence, something that you are passionateabout. In an interview you will be askedgroup/leadership questions so participatein group activities in your classes.”

“I would get involved, such as becoming a boardmember for student organizations and gain experi-ence in your field.”

“Taking the initiative to get involved with organizationsand activities around campus has helped me buildmy resume and definitely made me stand out as acandidate.”

“Have extracurricular activities that are relatedto what youʼre looking to do. Get as muchexperience as possible because that showsinterest.”

We asked students “What advice do you have to stand out on your job or internship search?”

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NAVIGATING YOUR INTERNSHIP SEARCHYou have probably heard about the benefits of intern-ships and co-ops—career exploration, work experi-ence, skills development, a foot in the door with anemployer, building your resume, and generatingincome. But what do you need to do to land one?

An internship is a part-time or full-time workexperience, typically lasting one to two semestersor the summer. It may or may not relate to yourmajor. Internships are paid or unpaid, for credit ornot for credit. A co-op is a full-time, six-monthexperience, which typically requires that studentstake a semester off. Co-ops are always paid andmay be for credit.

GETTING STARTED

Career Services is a good place to start. Stop by orcall our career centers at 46 College Avenue (732-932-7997) or the Busch Campus Center (732-445-6127 Ext.0) to set up an appointment with a career counselor.Write a draft of a resume and have it critiqued during“drop-in hours” at 46 College Ave. (Tue. and Thu.,1:00-3:30) or the BCC (Mon. and Wed., 1:00-3:30).

INTERNSHIP AND CO-OP PROGRAMS AT RUTGERS

Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program • Earn 3 credits (internship) and 6 credits (co-op) fromthe School of Arts and Sciences• Internships require a minimum of 180 hours of work • Co-ops require 6 months of full-time work • Complete an online course consisting of weekly jour-nals, a final paper, and a learning agreement• Completed 30 credits and have a 2.75 GPA (minimumof 12 credits if a transfer student)• You do not have to be an SAS student to participate

Engineering Co-op Program• Earn 6 credits from the School of Engineering• Work assignments are full-time for 6 months• All positions are paid• You must have completed 90 credits and have a 2.5 GPASchool of Environmental and Biological Sciences(SEBS): Student to P rofession InternshipNetwork (SP IN)• Earn 3 credits (internship) or 6 credits (co-op)• Work assignments are 160 hours for internships and 6months full-time for co-ops• Completed 24 credits, including at least 12 at SEBSand 6 the previous semester, and have a 2.0 GPA• To apply, log on to sebsspin.rutgers.eduSchool of Ar ts and Sciences• Select the 1 credit option• To apply, log on to sasunder-grad.rutgers.edu/academics/forms/internship.htmlRutgers Business School• Select the ½ credit option• To apply, log on to business.rutgers.eduAcademic Department Programs• You may be able to obtain credit through your aca-demic department• Ask about internship, research, and independentstudy options

HOW TO FIND AN INTERNSHIP OR CO-OP

First Steps Meet one-on-one with a career counselor to develop yourinternship search strategy. Have your resume critiquedduring drop-in hours. Register with CareerKnight toview internships posted for Rutgers students.Career DaysAttend career days throughout the year, and talk to employ-ers. Attend the Internship Career Day on Friday, February 4.Internship SeminarsCheck out our events calendar for seminars on finding

and applying for internships. ResearchExplore options at Rutgers: Go to rutgers.edu and clickon “research.” Log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu andclick on “internships.” Check out these websites:Jerseyintern.com, Internships.com, Biospace.com/jobs,Usa-internships.com, Vault.com, WetFeet.com,CareerShift.com.NetworkingCheck with your academic department for leads.Develop your network of friends, parents of friends, rela-tives, recent graduates, neighbors, professors, Rutgersstaff, local merchants, and ask them for leads (not a job).Utilize the Rutgers Alumni Career Network with over1,700 potential mentors searchable by major and careerfield. Find Career Services on Facebook and Twitter.On-Campus InterviewsReview the list of employers coming to campus to inter-view students for internships; submit your resume viaCareerKnight.

1 0 HELPFUL HINTS

1. Maintain your professionalism at every step of the process2 . Dress for the interview in business attire3 . Arrive 15 minutes prior to the interview4 . Follow up your interview with a thank-you email or letter5 . When you arrive on the job, focus on both learning

and contributing to the organization 6 . Always ask what you can do and how you can help 7 . Bring a positive attitude to your work, even if it is not

exactly what you expected8 . Demonstrate your value to the organization, and this may

lead to greater responsibilities and possibly a full-time offer

9 . Network with supervisors, colleagues, managers, and other interns

1 0 . Stay in touch with your supervisor and colleagues to keep the door open

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by Richard L. White

This issue of “Careers” has something foreveryone. For juniors, sophomores, and first-year students, our articles list a number ofresources for you to consider as you plan your

search for a paid or unpaidpre-professional experience.Juniors seeking a summerinternship should registerfor CareerKnight and submitresumes to employers thatwill be interviewing interncandidates on campus inFebruary and March.CareerKnight is also yoursource for online internship

postings. Seniors should also utilizeCareerKnight for on-campus interviews andonline job openings.

Also note our upcoming Internship CareerDay on February 4 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMat the Livingston Student Center. Nearly 50employers will be at the event to discuss sum-mer opportunities with you.

Did you know that if you secure an internship or co-op position for this summer or fall, you can gain three

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESKor six credits through the School of Arts & Sciences?Check out the Rutgers Internship and Co-opProgram, co-sponsored by SAS and Career Services.Log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu and look forthe link under “Quick Links.” You do not need to bean SAS student to participate in the program.

We encourage first and second-year studentsto read about our programs and services specif-ically geared to these students. We invite allstudents to attend our New Jersey DiversityCareer Day on February 18 in the RutgersStudent Center, and students focusing oncareers in education to attend our EducationCareer Day on February 25 in the RutgersStudent Center.

In this issue we are continuing our threeseries: “Ask the Director,” which includes aselection from our online Q&A service; “CareerTip of the Month,” which focuses on volunteerinternships; and “Career Services Inbox,” whichprovides a glimpse of a student benefiting frominvolvement with Career Services.

Best wishes for a successful spring semester.

Dr. Richard L. White is New Brunswick-widedirector of Career Services

Dr. Richard L. White

Director of Career Services

STAFF DIRECTORY

Career and Interview CenterBusch Campus Center • 732-445-6127Janet Jones, Senior Associate DirectorGreg Sobol, Assistant DirectorJennifer Broyles, Assistant DirectorJoe Scott, Assistant DirectorSue Pye, Assistant DirectorTammy Samuels, Assistant DirectorToi Tyson, Assistant DirectorMarcia Milgrom, Career CounselorBarbra Bonifield, Career Services CoordinatorToni Berlingieri, Career Services Coordinator

Career Center at 46 College Avenue732-932-7997Chrystal McArthur, Associate DirectorDavid Bills, Assistant DirectorLarry Jacobs, Assistant Director (and Buddy)Monica Bryant, Assistant DirectorSylvia Cordero, Assistant DirectorTina Vance Knight, Assistant DirectorDoug Ricci, Career CounselorScott Borden, Career CounselorLinda Bagen, Career Services AssistantMark Kerr, Career Services Assistant/Special Projects

Administrative Office56 College Avenue • 732-932-7287Richard L. White, DirectorDorothy Kerr, Executive Manager, Employer ServicesJanet Bernardin, Manager, Special ProgramsBarbara Melamed, Website Project ManagerAlison Koo, Budget and Technical CoordinatorLarissa Keller, Employer Services CoordinatorLisa Goddard, Employer Services CoordinatorMary Beth Kimberlin, Employer Services Assistant

Career Services InboxAndrew,

This is Lester from career counseling, and I just wanted to let youknow that I have received a full-time job offer starting this upcom-ing summer. It's an entry-level position as a technology analyst forCognizant, an IT consulting company, and I will be accepting it. Iactually went to career center drop-in hours today to ask how I cancancel an interview I had previously set up for another company,and I coincidentally ended up talking to Doug, who told me abouthis experience as an IT consultant.

I just wanted to thank you for your help with finding a job in thistough economy. I was really worried that I wouldn't have any offersby the time I graduated, but I'm happy to say that I have an offer fora position that seems to fit my skills and interests, has room forprofessional growth, and has a good starting salary. You and Career Services really helped me out, and thanks again for help-ing me to find this job when I still wasn't sure what was outthere for me.

Sincerely,Lester Maceren

Andrew Seguel is a graduate intern in our Busch Campus Centeroffice.

Did You Know?In a Wall Street Journal survey published last October, employers ranked

Rutgers #21 in the nation as a source for full-time hires and interns.

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Faculty Advice Column

Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology and Internship Coordinator

1 . What advice can you give to students who arenot sure of their major?I encourage students to explore different majors beforesettling on one. It’s very important to be excited, chal-lenged, and motivated by your major. I also suggest thatstudents take advantage of faculty office hours to learnmore about the field compared to what is taught in class.Talking to members of the profession in which studentsare thinking of majoring in helps them see if a major notonly holds intellectual interest but also may lead to acompelling career.

2 . What suggestions do you have for students whoare debating between going to grad school andentering the workforce?Going to grad school is a serious endeavor, and it canalso be expensive. So I don’t see it as an escape from theworkforce. If you are not sure about graduate school,don’t go. Try to get a job in the field related to yourinterest to help you refine what you may want to pursuein graduate school. Psychology majors often want toengage in helping others, but they can do this via clinicalor school or counseling psychology, social work, educa-tion, special education, family therapy, occupational ther-apy, or vocational rehab, to name a few. Each of thesehas its own graduate programs. Sometimes the work-place can help illuminate the particular area in which onewould like to study in graduate school. It’s better to taketime exploring the world of work, and learning moreabout one’s intended field, than to just jump into a gradu-ate program.

3 . What job related skills will students developthrough this major?Psychology teaches many job related skills, the mostimportant one being human behavior. It also teachesmethods of inquiry, how to understand data, properresearch methods, and writing skills. Psychology majorslearn about human development from infancy throughold age, about marriage and parenting, childbirth andbereavement, schools and communities. They learnabout health, love, the soul, how our bodies work, andhow we understand and manage in the world around us.Psychology is relevant to every professional field and isextremely valuable as a minor, even if one does not majorin psychology.

4 . What job opportunities are available for studentsstudying in your field and what can students do toincrease their chances of finding a job?Psychology is a very broad field. It can range from work-ing with animals to humans to artificial intelligence.There are jobs in the helping fields, all of which can usea psychology major as a gateway. There are also jobs inresearch, public policy, education, treatment facilities,advertising agencies, human resources, law enforcement,national security, and the military. Being a psychologymajor is good preparation for many fields, and there aremany opportunities if one is persistent. Students’chances of finding a job are greater if they do well intheir major, get to know professors so they can getstrong letters of recommendation, get some field experi-ence, and do a meaningful capstone project that canshowcase their talents and allow them to work independ-ently, whether through an internship, international serv-ice learning, or a thesis. Developing one’s strengths isan essential aspect of being attractive in the workplace.Being talented, distinctive, and a good worker with emo-tional intelligence, is the key to finding a job, keeping ajob, and advancing in a job.

Andrew Richter

News Director, Premiere Radio NetworksRutgers Universi ty Class of 1995, B.A. English

What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most? The least?

There are two things that I really enjoy about my job. The first is the occasional opportunity to interviewfamous people. Just recently, I interviewed the White House State Dinner party crashers (the Salahi’s). It isinteresting to gather many perspectives on the world by listening to people talk about different things. Theother aspect of my job that I enjoy is more of the nuts and bolts. By trade, I’m an editor, so a big part of whatI do is writing and reviewing material that is read on air. Sometimes copy will come in that needs some work,so I really enjoy crafting the writing. As an editor, I find it rewarding to work with a piece of writing and helpit become something that is air-worthy.

I would have to say that department discipline is something I don’t particularly enjoy about my job. I try tobe flexible and I like to allow the people I work with to do their jobs and to make their work their own, butsometimes conflicts do arise, and that’s when I have to step in and get involved. Sometimes you have to tellpeople things they don’t want to hear, which isn’t very enjoyable.

What do you think is the most valuable skill that someone should have if they wantto be in your position?

For someone who is interested in becoming an editor, strong writing skills are definitely crucial. You have tounderstand how language works fand how good sentences are structured. It’s also important to be familiarwith how language is used in the real world. Academic writing is different than commercial writing.

Another skill that is important is general awareness of what people are talking about, “water cooler conver-sations.” You need to be up to speed on what’s going on in the world of pop culture, because that’s what peo-ple are talking about.

What do you think made you successful?

I would say two things helped get me to where I am today. The first is perseverance. Media is not an easy careertrack, so you really need to dedicate yourself to the work and be willing to stick with it. You have to love it.

Another aspect that I think helped me is that I’ll admit when I’m wrong or when I make a mistake. I feel thatyou gain respect from both your employees and authority figures when you’re able to own up to your mis-takes and fix what you did wrong instead of trying to cover everything up. It definitely has engendered a lotof trust with the people who work in my department and with my boss.

What advice do you have for a student who wants to enter your field?

Internships, internships, internships. The type of material that you learn in college is different from what youlearn through an internship. For example, if you’re a Communications major or an English major, your class-es will teach you the nuts and bolts about writing and the things that you need to know in terms of culturalliteracy. What you won’t learn in college is how to do something for the real world. Internships really teachyou what customers need. In my case, our customers are radio stations, so we need to know what kind ofradio-ready copy they need to go on air. Basic computer skills really help put you ahead as well.

This is not a career that you get into because you have no idea what you want to do with your degree. It’simportant to realize that a job in media is not as glamorous as people believe. You really need to be dedicat-ed and persevere. It’s very demanding and it takes a lot of hard work. Sometimes you’ll find yourself work-ing long hours from early morning until very late at night, and in the beginning, don’t expect to earn a lot.Overall you just have to love it and accept every aspect of the job.

Alumni Success Story

Did You Know?During the fall semester, 115

employers conducted 763interviews on campus.

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What skills does yourcompany seek in newhires for full-time orinternship opportunities?We look for new grads that havea genuine interest in MemorialSloan-Kettering Cancer Centerand healthcare; someone whohas a strong passion for ourmission which is “The progres-

sive control and cure of cancer through programsof patient care, research and education.” Newgrads should also be motivated, show initiative and flexibility.

What is sp ecia l abou t working foryou r com p any?Patient Care is our #1 priority at MSKCC and youcan see it in everyone that works here, from facili-ties to physicians. At MSKCC, you are part of ateam with a purpose. All of our employees are partof a collaborative effort to set new standards in theprevention, treatment & cure of cancer. We pro-mote initiatives that foster diversity and inclusionwithin our workforce, our leadership, the patientswe serve, and our community.

What can a student expect to learn dur-ing an internship?Depending on the internship, students have the

opportunity to work in a clinic with patients, see the“business side” of our hospital through hospitaladministration, or work alongside top scientists inour state of the art laboratories.

When are you scheduled to be on campus?You can visit us at the Rutgers-New BrunswickAthlete Career Fair on February 7th, Rutgers-New Brunswick Pharmacy Fair on February 8th,Rutgers Nursing Fair in Newark on March 7th,the Big East Career Fair at Madison SquareGarden on March 11th, or on campus on April8th at the Non-Profit & Government Career Dayat the Cook Campus Center.

What type of questions can a studentexpect during an interview? Are theybehavioral-based?The questions are not always behavioral-basedalthough some are. We want to know why you areinterested in MSKCC, why you are interested inhealthcare, what you are looking to do in the futureand where you think you would like to go with yourcareer.

What is the best way to find out moreabout your company?The best way to learn more about us is by visiting uswhile we’re on campus or visit our website atwww.mskcc.org.

Liz Urbealis

Talent Acquisition Specialist

An interview with Liza Urbealis, Talent Acquisition Specialist Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Employer SpotlightBy: Michelle Tong ‘12

In today’s competitive job hunt, it’s no longer what you know, butwho you know that can land you that dream job or internship. Sure,you can polish up your resume, write an exceptional cover letter,and practice answering interview questions in front of a mirror, butwhat else can you do that will really help make you stand out? Theexplosion of social media (Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter) hasmade its way to the professional world with LinkedIn. Think of a“cleaned up” version of Facebook where users create a profession-al profile highlighting their work experience, education, leadershipactivities, and accomplishments.

According to Rutgers Career Counselor, Scott Borden, LinkedIn isessential for building a “personal, digital brand” that goes well beyondhaving a clean resume and cover letter. LinkedIn has the power tobring contacts to users through a variety of different networks andconnections. A common misconception is that LinkedIn is only usedfor those who are looking for a full-time job. However, it’s never tooearly to start developing your profile. Take advantage of LinkedIn asyou progress through college. Create an account, and build on it tostart networking now! Even if you just want to learn more about a par-ticular industry, or network your way to a summer job or internship,LinkedIn can help direct you to professionals who are already in thefield. Who knows, maybe those connections will be the key for whenyou are looking for a full-time position somewhere down the road. Youwill be better prepared by making connections, gaining career-relatedinformation, and joining professional groups that LinkedIn can offer.

Once you get started on LinkedIn, join the Rutgers UniversityAlumni Group and start networking with over 15,000 Scarlet Knights!Call Career Services at 732-932-7997 or 732-445-6127 to make anappointment to gain more information about developing yourLinkedIn profile!

Michelle Tong is a Rutgers University student majoring inCommunication. She currently serves as a Career ServicesCommunication and Journalism Intern.

Social Networking Meetsthe Professional World

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Did You Know?Career Services offered nearly

200 career-related programs dur-ing the fall semester, and wehave planned plenty more for

this spring.

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Ask the DirectorDear Director:I had an internship in the summer with a financial service company. I didnot obtain the internship through Rutgers. I was called by the company tocome in for an interview after seeing my resume online. I am still intern-ing there now and I wanted to know how I go about getting credits forthis internship since it is unpaid. I have been interning there since Juneand I am sure I will there till I graduate. Can you please let me know ofthe requirements.

Dear Rutgers Student:Thanks for your inquiry. You can apply for the Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program and earn three credits during the spring semester for 180hours of work and the completion of an online course, consisting of a fewpapers and work journal entries (but no reading). For details and an appli-cation, log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu and click on “RutgersInternship and Co-op Program” under “Quick Links.” We hope to “see”you in one of our internship sections in the spring. —Dr. Richard White,Director, Career Services, 56 College Ave.

CAREER TIP OF THE MONTHReal World Experience

A recurring theme in entry level job search is the lack of experi-ence factor. “Where do I get experience if no one is willing to hireme?” Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines? Possibly for some, butthere are other alternatives.

Many students focus exclusively on seeking paid work experi-ence as their only alternative. Be careful not to box yourself intothis limited focus. As a Hiring Manager, I look at any and allexperience you may have accumulated to date, whether full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid.

Work experience makes you more marketable as a job candi-date; it also gives you the opportunity to gain greater under-standing about your chosen field. You will be able to find out inadvance what many of the positives and negatives are, thentruly enter your field with your eyes open. Or step back earlyfrom what could have been a major career mistake.

So as you approach the task of gaining real world experience,do it from a “sponge” perspective—be ready to soak up everybit of information that comes your way. Full-time or part-time.Paid or unpaid. Worker or observer.

An internship is often considered to be nirvana for the collegestudent seeking work experience. The original “co-op” idea—combining classroom study with practical work experience—has evolved into a universally accepted program for gainingwork experience. The experience gained in an internship/co-op has become the key differentiator for many new collegegrads. Make no mistake—a successful internship can be yourticket to locking down a job offer (or several job offers) earlyin your final year. But it can come at a price.

Most schools offer credit for formal internships during theschool year. But it is usually only six to nine credit hours, notthe standard fifteen per semester to graduate on a “normal”schedule. In addition to standard work hours, you may berequired to write term papers to report on your experience.The net effect of the lower credits earned while school is insession may require some interns to go an extra semester orsummer session to make up for the lost credit hours.

Another adaptation of the “internship” term is to refer to sum-mer employment as an “internship.” This experience in thefield also plays well in your job search, although you should notbe concerned with finding work that is specifically listed as aninternship. If you ask an employer if they offer summer intern-ships, the answer will often be “No.” However, if you ask theemployer if they offer summer jobs in your field, the answermay be “Yes.” Why the difference? Because most employersconsider internships to be formal training programs in prepa-ration for real work, while summer jobs are simply doing thereal work. Which would you rather do? The real work is alwaysthe best experience.

Content written by Brian Krueger, President, CollegeGrad.com,Inc. Copyright College Grad.com, Inc. Used by permission ofthe author and publisher. Additional entry-level career infor-mation is available at www.CollegeGrad.com.

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By Dorothy Kerr

Despite the current economy, with a game plan, agoal, and some hard work, there is a good chancethat you will find a position. The entry-level jobmarket has not been hit as hard as mid-and-upperlevel jobs. Here are several tips for today’s toughjob market, whether you’re seeking a full-time jobor internship:

1 . CareerKnight—This is the Rutgers on-campusinterviewing and job posting program. We expectover 150 companies to visit campus to recruit thisyear, representing a range of industries. You canconduct all aspects of the pre-interview process fromyour computer, including reading job descriptions,submitting resumes, finding out if you have beenselected for an interview, and scheduling your inter-views. CareerKnight posted over 3,000 jobs andinternships from over 1,000 employers last year, andyou can even access the Monstertrak site fromCareerKnight for additional job postings. We receivean average of 20 new jobs every business day. It’s agreat source for full-time jobs, co-ops, internships,and part-time jobs.

Action Step: Visit the Career Services website atcareerservices.rutgers.edu; click on “StudentLogin to CareerKnight” at least once a week.

2 . Career Days—Attend the NJ Diversity CareerDay on Friday, February 18 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.at the RSC. Login to “CareerKnight” from our web-site two weeks in advance to see who’s coming. Thisevent is open to all students.

Action Step: Review the list of participating employ-ers two weeks prior to the event, and research themthrough their website. Come early on February 18to get an edge on the competition. Dress profes-sionally and bring your resume.

3 . Employer Information Sessions andOpen Houses—Make personal contact withrecruiters on campus and begin to build keyrelationships with hiring organizations. Mostsessions are in the Busch Campus Center orRutgers Student Center in late afternoon orearly evening.

Action Step: Visit the Career Services website atcareerservices.rutgers.edu; click on “StudentLogin to CareerKnight.” Click on “CareerEvents.”

4 . Networking—A must! Tap into your own per-sonal network and the online Rutgers network.Personal Network—Make a list of 10 people withfull-time jobs whom you know well. They mightbe relatives, neighbors, local merchants, formersupervisors, professors, etc. Include phone num-bers and email addresses. Alumni CareerNetwork—Utilize this database which listsRutgers alumni by their major and career field.Log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu; click on“Alumni Career Network.” All members haveexpressed interest in providing career informationand advice.

Action Step: Call or email your contacts. Askthem how they got their jobs, what they like anddislike about their jobs, and how you should con-duct your job search.

A final note: Stay flexible and remain open to dif-ferent possibilities. Think about part-time jobs orvolunteer assignments to get your foot in the door.

Good luck with your job search. Let us knowhow we can assist you.

Dorothy Kerr is Career Services’ executive managerof employer services at 56 College Avenue.

JOB SEARCH TIPS IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET

1) What is the CESEP Program? The CESEP Program supports service learning by linkingstudents to organizations that address community needs.Students undertake 33 hours of service in a communityorganization, do reflection on their service, and participate inacademic work to earn an additional credit. Students maywrite a grant, design a brochure, plan events, do communityhealth education, etc. depending on the learning goals oftheir class. CESEP also runs the Rutgers Bonner LeaderProgram, the New Jersey Leaders of Tomorrow PresidentialInternship, the “Learning to End Hunger” Campaign, andour newest program, Advancing Community Developmentwhere students will have the opportunity to work in teamswith J&J employees on projects for community organizations.

2) Are there scholarships for participants?We offer two scholarships for outstanding CESEP students,one based on need as well as academics and the other basedon community impact. Plus, our Bonner students areAmeriCorps members who receive $1,000 Educational Awardupon completion of their 300 hours of service.

3) What departments offer courses for the CESEPProgram? It varies, but we have courses from English, Italian, Spanish,Sociology, Psychology, Africana Studies, Anthropology,Communication and Information, Education, PoliticalScience, etc.

4) What types of environments are CESEP participantsworking in?Hospitals, schools, senior centers, social service agencies,legislative offices, preschools, libraries, etc.

5) What do you think is the most rewarding part ofthis experience?Students recognize not only the practical experience that canbe used for future contacts and for their resume, but also theintrinsic rewards of making contributions to their community.

For more information on CESEP, check out their web-site at case.rutgers.edu.For more information on other internships and oppor-tunities, go to careerservices.rutgers.edu, click on“Students” then “Internships & Co-op.”

Civic Engagement and ServiceEducation Partnerships

Did You Know?The Career Services website attracted nearly 333,000

visitors from July to December.

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