Career Interest
Clusters
University Career Services has structured its career development model around
students’ career interests. This allows you to break out of the confines of viewing
career opportunities based on your major and opens the door to a larger picture of your
post-graduation options. Workshops, networking events, and job/internship postings
within CareerKnight are now structured around the career cluster model.
How to Join a Cluster
Register for a cluster within your profile section of CareerKnight today and get
involved in exploring new career opportunities!
Join a Cluster
Still Deciding? Explore the following Career Interest area:
Agriculture, Environmental, Food &
Natural Resources
Arts & Entertainment
Business & Communications
Education, Public, and Human Services
Health, General Science, Technology,
Engineering, & Mathematics
Cluster Liaisons:
Doug Ricci
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0137
douglas.ricci@rutgers.edu
Andrew Seguel
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-445-5584
andrew.seguel@rutgers.edu
Arts and Entertainment
Related Career Interests:
Administration
Animation
Architecture
Art Therapy
Creative Writing
Fashion
Film Productions
Fine Arts
Cluster Liaisons:
Doug Ricci
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0137
douglas.ricci@rutgers.edu
Graphic Arts
Interior Design
Media and Entertainment
Performance
Talent Management
Andrew Seguel
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-445-5584
andrew.seguel@rutgers.edu
Business and Communications
Related Career Interests:
Business
Communications
Sales Marketing
Management and Consulting
Accounting and Finance
Human Resources
Cluster Liaison:
Scott Borden
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0141
scott.borden@rutgers.edu
Visit careers.rutgers.edu for more information.
Education & Public & Human Services
Related Career Interests:
Education
Government
Law
Military
Non-Profit/Human Services
Cluster Liaisons:
Monica Bryant
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0143
monica.bryant@rutgers.edu
Sylvia Cordero
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0140
sylvia.cordero@rutgers.edu
Food and Agriculture &
Environmental and Natural Resources
Related Career Interests:
Agribusiness
Agronomy/Plant Science
Animal Care/Veterinarian
Environmental
Conservation
Environmental Public Policy
Farming/Ranching
Food Science Forestry
Production, Animal
Sustainability
Wildlife
Cluster Liaison:
Larry Jacobs
Career Development Specialist
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-7997
best2u@rutgers.edu
Health, General Sciences,
Technology, Engineering, & Math
Related Career Interests:
Computer/Technology
Engineering
Cluster Liaisons:
Health Care/Medical
Scientific Research
Joe Scott
Career Development Specialist
Busch Student Center
848-445-5578
joe.scott@rutgers.edu
Tamara Peters
Career Development Specialist
Busch Student Center
848-932-0144
tamara.peters@rutgers.edu
Mindy O'Mealia
Career Development Specialist
Busch Student Center
848-445-5591
mindy.omealia@rutgers.edu
Contact Us
Busch Student Center
604 Bartholomew Rd,
Piscataway, NJ
848.445.6127
RUcareers
Gateway Transit Village, 4th FL.
106 Somerset St.
New Brunswick, NJ
848.932.7997
RutgersCareerServices
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1:
Chapter 4:
Get to Know University Career Services
Find an Internship/Job
Locations..................................................................................1
Introduction of Career Interest Clusters.................................1
Overview of Services for Students..........................................2
Strategies for Finding an Internship/Job..............................25
Using CareerKnight for the Internship/Job Search...............26
Preparing for Career and Internship Fairs.............................27
How to Present Your Elevator Pitch at Career Fairs,
Interviews and Networking Events........................................28
Developing Your Online Presence for the Job
and Internship Search............................................................30
Earning Credit for Your Internship.........................................31
The Academic Job Search for Doctoral Students.................32
Internship and Job Search for International Students..........33
Preparing for the Interview Process................................34–35
Behavioral Interviews.............................................................36
Dress for Success...................................................................37
Typical Questions Asked by Employers.................................38
Tell Me About Yourself—The Two-Minute Drill...............39–40
Chapter 2:
Explore Majors/Careers and
Build Experience
Explanation of the Career Decision-Making Process .............3
Know Yourself.......................................................................3
Explore Careers....................................................................3
Make a Plan..........................................................................4
Take Action...........................................................................4
Explore Majors and Careers....................................................4
Why Major Doesn’t Always Equal Career ...........................4
Consider a Career Interest Cluster......................................4
Research Career Interest Clusters.......................................5
Select a Career Interest Cluster and Major/Minor..............5
Explore Careers through Informational
Interviews—Connect with alumni and
professionals to learn about fields..........................................6
Are you Internship Ready? Experiential
Education—Exploring careers through
Internships................................................................................7
Chapter 3:
Prepare for the Internship/Job Search
Develop a Resume...................................................................9
Self-Evaluate.........................................................................9
Research Your Target Market...............................................9
Identify Transferrable Skills..................................................9
Select a Resume Format....................................................10
Anatomy of a Resume............................................................10
Tips to Strengthen Your Resume...........................................11
Utilize Keywords.................................................................11
Use Accomplishment Statements......................................12
Power Verbs.......................................................................13
Resume Samples..............................................................14–17
CV Samples for Graduate Students.................................18–19
Grab Their Attention With a Winning
Letter or Email.......................................................................20
Professional Email Guidelines............................................20
Cover Letter/Thank-You Letter/
Email Samples..............................................................21–23
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Chapter 5:
Make an Impact at Your Internship
or Full-time Job
Workplace Etiquette........................................................ 41-42
Establishing Your Professional Reputation............................42
Chapter 6:
Explore Graduate & Professional School
Is Graduate School Right for You?...................................43–44
Guidelines for Writing Your Personal Statement...................45
Sponsors:
Graduate Program Index.......................................................46
Employer Index......................................................................56
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
New Brunswick, University Career Services
In order to participate in on-campus interviewing on the Rutgers University campus, employers are required to follow University guidelines. All employers
affirm that they are an equal opportunity employer, offering employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, or age. They provide equal employment opportunity to people with disabilities, disabled veterans, and veterans of the Vietnam era. Rutgers
University has adopted a policy requiring employers using University facilities for recruiting purposes to affirm in w riting that they do not discriminate in their
employment practices against applicants in any of these categories. However, where employers believe applicants in any one ofthese categories are unable to
meet their occupational qualifications for employment, the employers may continue to use the facilities of University Career Services if they inform such offices
of their policy and the reasons that justify it. An example is the U.S. military, which by executive order excludes persons based on age, physical disability, and
sexual orientation. Statements from these employers are on file with University Career Services.
CareerKnight
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Go to careers.rutgers.edu/CareerKnight
3
Complete the Profile section.
2
Enter your NetID and password.
4
Take advantage of the options described below as
well as many others available through CareerKnight.
Profile Settings
Home
Profile
Settings
My
Documents
Online Career
Tools
Internship &
Job Listings
Employer
Information
Interview
Schedules
Connect with RU
Alumni to Ask
Questions
Events &
Workshops
Schedule an
Appointment
Enter and edit
information on
your background
and the type of
positions you are
seeking.
Meet with
a Career
Development
Specialist.
My Documents
Events &
Workshops
Upload and
manage multiple
resumes and
cover letters.
Internships & Job
Postings
Search and apply
for jobs
and internships.
Schedule an
Appointment
View and sign up
for programs
and events.
VAULT
Vault:
Industry Guides
Student-Alumni Career
Connections:
Find RU Alumni
Get Career Advice
from Alumni
Connect with
alumni to
learn about
career paths.
Employer
Information
Additional Online
Career Tools
Search employers
and review
organization
information.
Access additional
listings, employer,
and geographic
information.
careers.rutgers.edu
Get to Know University
Career Services
Chapter 1:
GET TO KNOW
UNIVERSITY CAREER SERVICES
careers.rutgers.edu
Offices
College Avenue Campus:
Gateway Transit Village
106 Somerset Street, 4th Fl.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
848-932-7997
732-932-0320 (Fax)
Busch Campus:
Busch Campus Center
604 Bartholomew Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
848-445-6127
732-445-6150 (Fax)
How to Use
This Guide
Whether you are an
undergraduate, graduate,
doctoral student, or alumni,
the University Career
Services Career & Internship
Guide will help you achieve
your career development
objectives. This publication
was developed as a helpful
tool to assist you throughout
your time at Rutgers and
is strategically designed
to help you achieve your
career goals including
making appropriate career
decisions, exploring
different careers, preparing
for the internship/job search,
networking, interviewing,
and more. We look forward
to assisting you in your
career journey!
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Learn About Career Interest Clusters and Meet
Our Career Development Specialists!
University Career Services uses a career development model focused on career interests.
This allows students to break out of the confines of viewing career opportunities based
solely on college majors and opens the door to a larger variety of options. Our Career
Development Specialists are subject matter experts in each career interest cluster and
can help students identify the skills necessary to pursue careers within that industry.
ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT
& STUDENTS STILL DECIDING
DOUG RICCI
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0137
dricci@rutgers.edu
EDUCATION &
PUBLIC AND HUMAN SERVICES
ANDREW SEGUEL
Gateway Transit Village
848-445-5584
andrew.seguel@rutgers.edu
MONICA BRYANT
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0143
mbryant@rutgers.edu
BUSINESS &
COMMUNICATIONS
HEALTH, GENERAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, & MATH
JOE SCOTT
Busch Campus Center
848-445-5578
joscott@rutgers.edu
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
& ENVIRONMENTAL AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
MINDY O’MEALIA
Busch Campus Center
848-445-5591
mindy.omealia@rutgers.edu
SYLVIA CORDERO
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0140
scordero@rutgers.edu
TAMARA PETERS
Gateway Transit Village/
Busch Campus Center
848-445-5586
tjp151@rutgers.edu
SCOTT BORDEN
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-0141
sborden@rutgers.edu
WHY JOIN A CLUSTER:
Students within a cluster will have the opportunity to
engage in tailored:
Career appointments with cluster liaisons | Programs and workshops
Networking events and panels | Job and internship opportunities
within CareerKnight | Career and internship fairs | Employer site visits |
Weekly announcements
LARRY JACOBS
Gateway Transit Village
848-932-7997
best2u@rutgers.edu
How to Join a Cluster:
Register for a cluster within your profile section of CareerKnight today
and get involved in exploring new career opportunities!
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University
Career
CareerServices
Services
Services for Undergraduate
and Graduate Students
Peer Career Educators (PCE)
Can Help Fellow Students!
UCS supports the career development of degree
seeking students at the New Brunswick campus. Activate
your CareerKnight account to access the services below.
PCEs are specially trained to help undergraduate
students with resume critiques and to answer general
questions about University Career Services. You’ll also
see them around campus conducting presentations!
Overview of Services for Students
University Career Services is committed to assisting you with making connections between your academic experience and
career paths. We provide career-related counseling, resources, and programs to help clarify your academic and career
goals, establish career plans, develop job-search strategies, and make successful career transitions.
Individual Career
Career Assistance
Assistance
Individual
Do you need help choosing a major, developing your
career plan or looking for a job or internship? Are you
planning on going to graduate school? Schedule an
individual career assistance appointment today. Our
Career Development Specialists can provide guidance,
and serve as valuable resources.
Career &
& Internship
Internship Fairs
Fairs
Career
Show employers your value at one of our various fairs
throughout the year! Meet recruiters and make the
most of every opportunity. Learn about organizations in
which you are interested. Ask questions while making
a good impression with recruiters, human resources
professionals, and industry specialists.
Employer Networking
Networking &
& Information
Information Sessions
Sessions
Employer
Learn everything you want to know about a potential
employer, while seizing the opportunity to create a
positive impression. University Career Services will host
a variety of organizations for networking and information
sessions each year.
On-Campus Interviewing
Interviewing (OCI)
(OCI) Program
Program
On-Campus
What could be better than employers coming to you
for an interview? How do you take advantage of this
opportunity? Put your CareerKnight account to use
by applying for interviews through the OCI program.
Employers will review applications and invite potential
candidates to interviews during their campus visits.
Workshops &
& Events
Events
Workshops
Look for our event offerings in subject areas that are
relevant to YOU! Attend a workshop and learn how to
network, develop internship/job search strategies, polish
your interview skills, and more. Participate in one of our
many networking events or panel discussions. You can
always find the most up-to-date listing of programs on
our website.
Rutgers Internship
Internship &
& Co-op
Co-op Program
Program (RICP)
(RICP)
Rutgers
RICP is an online pass/fail course designed to
accompany your internship or co-op. Earn academic
credit during the fall, spring, and summer sessions
(winter session is not an option). The course consists
of career-related assignments. You can also gain an
advocate through your course instructor who can help
you navigate issues in your work environment. Course
Courseapply
creditstowards
apply towards
graduation
as general
credits
graduation
as general
elective
elective credits.
credits.
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Our online resources will help you get the inside scoop
about careers in which you are interested, create a
resume, practice interviewing, review listings, and apply
for job and internship positions and much more. Visit us
online at careers.rutgers.edu to explore the full range of
what is available.
Online Tools
CareerKnight: This is your main career management system and virtual career center. Request appointments with a Career Development
Specialist and register for workshops. Apply for jobs and internships. Schedule interviews through the On-Campus Interviewing Program.
Access the following tools via CareerKnight:
Candid Career: Get career advice from industry professionals at any time through these informational videos. Watch interviews and explore your
career options.
Vault: All that you ever wanted to know about a particular industry is at your fingertips. Take a look and learn about the industry trends, strategies,
and detailed organization information.
CareerShift: Search, store, and record job listings from every job board out there! Take advantage of in-depth informational tools to gain direct
contact information for various organizations.
FOCUS 2: Use this online tool to make informed career decisions by assessing your skills, interests, and values.
GoingGlobal: Thinking of going global with your career? Utilize country and city guides to learn about a variety of options. Information on visas is
also included.
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JOB
Liberal Arts Jobs: Search entry level or early career jobs geared toward individuals focusing on liberal arts, fine arts, or humanities through
“Current Jobs for Graduates.”
Resume Builder: Develop strong resumes and cover letters by using the Resume Builder module found in CareerKnight. View approved resume
samples and get ideas for strong bullet points.
Student-Alumni Career Connections: Access Rutgers alumni who are willing to provide career advice. Search the database by major, job title,
employer, and more to learn about their career paths.
Mock Interview: Would you hire you? Use this virtual mock interviewing service and decide. This is your chance to practice, get feedback, and learn
by watching yourself.
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Chapter 2:
EXPLORE MAJORS/CAREERS
AND BUILD EXPERIENCE
Two of the biggest decisions you will face at Rutgers are deciding what to study and what to do once you graduate.
These are important decisions that require thoughtful consideration. Some students identify their choice of major and/or
career early on, while others need more time to explore and research the various options. There are several objectives to
consider when choosing a major and career. These objectives include knowing about yourself, learning about the world of
work, understanding how you make decisions, and taking steps to test your decisions. The following graphic represents
steps to take when making these important decisions:
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Personality is how well you fit in
certain work environments; interests
are what you enjoy doing; skills are what
you do well; and values are what motivates
you to work. Clarifying this self-knowledge will
help you to find options that might be a good fit for
you. UCS offers various career assessments including:
Focus 2, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and the Strong
Interest Inventory.
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Evaluate Options
Select Career & Major
Areas to Explore:
Resume/Cover Letter
Interviewing Skills
Internship & Job Search
Graduate School
Explore Careers
Many students have had limited
exposure to the broad range of available
career options. You may know about
the more obvious career choices, but
there are many careers you may not have
considered simply because you don’t know they exist.
There are also many careers about which you may have
incomplete or inaccurate information.
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Explanation of the Career Decision-Making
Process Including Self-Assessment
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Make a Plan
We don’t all approach decision making
in the same manner. There are many
different decision-making styles, such as
“intuitive,” “play-it-safe,” “impulsive,” and
so on. Meeting with a Career Development Specialist
can help you match what you’ve learned about yourself
with what you’ve learned about the world of work. Then
you can develop a plan to pursue a particular major
and/or career.
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Take Action
Once you’ve decided on a potential
career path, you need to start
gaining both hands-on and academic
experience in order to be competitive in
the job market or graduate school application process.
Choice of a major is only one factor in determining
your future job prospects and career path. College
graduates are evaluated on their complete package:
academic achievements, choice of electives, campus
and community involvements, internship and work
experiences, skills, personal characteristics, and more.
Your experiences often tell employers more about your
potential than your major alone and play a large part in
determining employers’ interest in you.
Read the following pages for more details about the above steps.
Explore Majors and Careers
To evaluate the fit of a major and career you must consider what you have learned about
yourself through honest self-assessment (see previous page: “Know Yourself”). Next, it is
important to remember that a college major does not always equal a specific career path.
Why Major Doesn’t Always Determine Career
Some people believe that for every occupation there is a specific
corresponding academic degree. While there are occupations that do require
specific academic majors for certification (i.e., nursing and engineering),
many do not. In fact, many graduates are working in career fields that are not
directly related to their undergraduate program of study.
Consider college majors as if they were falling along a scale. At one end of
the scale there are degree programs that are highly specialized in nature and
provide specific knowledge and skills pertinent to a given occupation (i.e.,
nursing). At the opposite end of the scale there are liberal arts degrees (i.e.,
Art History and English) that provide broad and highly transferable skills. In
the middle lie degree options that are somewhat focused in terms of specific
knowledge acquired and yet are still quite transferable (i.e., Business and
Communication).
“
I’m an Art History
major interning at
an engineering firm
doing design work.
Don’t let the concept
of your major restrict
your choice of
employer!
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GRACE CHI
Requirements
Engineering Intern
Siemens AG
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Time taken during your first two years of college to explore career options
will help you determine what educational plan best suits your needs.
Refer to the UCS website (careers.rutgers.edu) to review the First-Year and
Second-Year Action Plans. If you have possible career fields in mind, take
the time to research educational requirements, necessary skills, pre-requisite
courses, and hands-on experiences. Consider the “majors scale” and
determine whether a more specialized body of knowledge and/or major is
required for your interest area(s). You may pursue a liberal arts major and
supplement it with a minor, concentration, or certification. A liberal arts
foundation offers a broad background in communication, critical thinking,
and problem solving skills, as well as the ability to learn. These are skills that
employers value, especially when coupled with more occupation-specific
skills, acquired either academically (i.e., a minor) or experientially (i.e., an
internship).
Finally, be sure to schedule an appointment with a UCS Career Development
Specialist to discuss your ideas, help you understand where you reside on
the “majors scale,” and help you match your interests, values, and skills to an
occupational career interest cluster.
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I. Consider a Career Interest Cluster Before Choosing Your Major
WHAT IS A CAREER
INTEREST CLUSTER?
Explore Majors/Careers
and Build Experience
a grouping of occupations
and broad industries
based on commonalities
Understanding the career interest cluster approach to career decision making
changes the question from a one-step to a two-step process:
ONE STEP
1
“What can I do with a major in
____________?”
TWO STEPS
1
2
What job functions, industries, and work
settings interest me?
(i.e., choose a career interest cluster [see chapter 1]
What coursework and hands-on
experience would be beneficial?
II. Research Career Interest
Clusters
III. Select a Career Interest Cluster
and Major/Minor
• Schedule an appointment (via CareerKnight) with a
Career Development Specialist.
• Select a career interest cluster in your CareerKnight
account to receive targeted email messages
informing you about cluster-specific workshops and
internship/job opportunities.
• Register for our “Career Exploration & Networking”
programs (via CareerKnight) to meet professionals
working in a variety of industries and performing
various job functions.
• Use the Student-Alumni Career Connections (via
CareerKnight) and LinkedIn to contact professionals
about their careers, a process known as informational
interviewing (see the section on Informational
Interviewing).
• Use Vault (via CareerKnight), O*NET, and the
Occupational Outlook Handbook (bls.gov/ooh) to
review descriptions about industries and job titles.
• Review “Explore Majors & Careers” on the UCS
website, attend the Majors Fairs in October and
March, and register for “Choosing a Major”
workshops (via CareerKnight).
• Visit academic departments (e.g., websites, speak
with faculty and students), meet with academic
advisors/deans, sit it on classes, and consider
research via opportunities on campus such as Aresty.
• Become internship-ready by engaging in experiential
education, such as student organizations and other
campus activities (see Are You Internship Ready?).
Refer to the UCS website (careers.rutgers.edu) to review
the action plans by academic year (e.g., Junior Year
Action Plan) for additional steps to follow.
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Exploring Careers Through Informational Interviews
Explore Majors/Careers
and Build Experience
Exploring careers from a professional’s first hand perspective is a valuable way to learn if a
particular career is an option for you to consider. Whether you have questions about the
day-to-day operations of a job, the proper points of entry for a field of work, the best courses
to take, or internship experiences to explore, you’ll find answers that will help develop your
thoughts around suitable careers.
How Do I Find People to Interview?
Student-Alumni Career Connections: University Career
Services offers an online database of Rutgers alumni
willing to provide career advice. Search the database
by major, job title, employer, and more to learn about
alumni career paths. You can access this network via
your CareerKnight account.
Academic Departments: Consider reaching out to
professors, or teaching and research assistants with
whom you are in contact. Many remain connected to a
community of professionals in their fields of expertise.
LinkedIn: This professional social networking platform
allows you to connect with Rutgers alumni and other
professionals individually, by industry, or through
LinkedIn groups. Set up a free student or professional
account via the Rutgers Alumni LinkedIn Group.
Family and Friends: Think about your family, friends,
and neighbors. They may work in fields that interest
you. Conversations with them may help you learn about
career fields.
CareerShift: CareerShift helps job seekers successfully
navigate the published and hidden job market to find
employment. It can also provide you with contact
information for Rutgers alumni working in various
organizations. Students can access this system using the
link under the “Students” section of our website.
Professional Associations: By definition, a professional
association is a nonprofit organization seeking to further
a particular profession, the interests of individuals
engaged in that profession, and the public interest.
Consider These Pointers for
Maximizing Informational Interviews:
1. Conduct research: Learn what you can about
their current or past careers, area of specialty,
and educational background. Let him or her
know the source by which you’ve identified them
and set a short time limit for how long you’d like
to speak (i.e., “Do you have time for a 15 minute
conversation?”)
2. S
eek to have conversations, not ask for jobs:
One of the best ways to approach your potential
contacts is to lead your requests by humbly
telling them that you are a student (or recent
alumni) seeking career information and that you
are simply interested in learning about the work
that they do.
3. Ask for referrals: Express a desire to remain
in contact if you prefer. Do not wear out your
welcome. Ask if the professionals have other
colleagues with whom you might connect in
order to learn more. Be sure to express your
thanks after the meeting, as well as in
follow-up messages.
These are a few suggestions you can use to explore
informational interviews. Consider making an
appointment with one of our Career Development
Specialists for a more customized approach.
Sample Questions
e prepared to lead the conversations:
B
You should have a list of questions ready to ask.
Examples include:
• Can you tell me about your career path and how you
got where you are?
• What are the different entry-level jobs in this
career field?
• What do you do on a typical day?
• What background or experience is required
or helpful?
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• What aspects of this career field do you like/dislike?
• What courses might be helpful for me to enhance
my chances for employment in the field?
• How competitive is the job market?
• What is the salary range at the entry-level and
higher levels?
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Gain Experience: Are You Internship Ready?
Gaining Experience
Getting Involved
Joining a student organization, volunteering on campus or at a local
nonprofit, working part-time, or participating in research with a faculty
member, all represent valuable experiences that help build skills to include
on your resume. From these experiences you can begin developing key skills
employers seek such as time management, teamwork, and leadership. These
experiences are the stepping-stones to increase your marketability for future
internship opportunities or being “internship ready.” Get started on creating
your strategy for gaining experience and being “internship ready.” Review
the action plans for each academic year on the University Career Services
website and meet with a Career Development Specialist. You can also begin
exploring career interest clusters with the goal of identifying one to two of
the career interest clusters available (see Chapter 1).
“
Get an internship!
Mine allowed me
to network with some of
the best in the industry
and opened doors to
additional employers
like Google and
Microsoft.
”
DAVID PATRZEBA
Software Engineering Intern
Amazon.com
Getting Internships
Once you have gained experience and identified your major and career
interest cluster, you can begin to identify and pursue internships. Internships
provide the opportunities to gain professional-level experience, explore
career options, and in many cases, earn compensation. Internships can
also help you find full-time employment and boost your marketability for
graduate school.
Students can participate in internships at any stage, but most students obtain
their first internships after their sophomore year and many students complete
multiple internships. Chapter 4 provides information on the tools and
resources available to help you find an internship and opportunities to earn
credit for your internship. Chapter 5 outlines how to make the most of your
internship experience.
Rutgers Internship &
Co-op Program (RICP)
Earn credits for your internship or co-op.
There are two tracks for the program:
• Internship Program
(3 academic credits)
• Co-op Program
(6 academic credits)
For more details and to access the online application go to careers.rutgers.edu/RICP.
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Explore Majors/Careers
and Build Experience
Identifying and declaring a major is not required prior to building experience
and creating your resume. Employers seek students with skills, not necessarily
a specific major. Building skills and enhancing your resume should begin
as early as your first year at Rutgers. While you might not be ready for an
internship in your first or second year of college, you can gain experience by
participating in other experiential education opportunities which are available
on and off campus.
MISSIONS MAY CHANGE, BUT OUR COMMITMENT NEVER WILL.
MARINES.COM/ IMPACT
Chapter 3:
PREPARE FOR THE
INTERNSHIP/JOB SEARCH
Preparing for the internship and job search is a process that begins early in your college
career. Use this section as a resource for building and promoting your experience. Here’s
how to get started!
Resumes and Cover Letters
Your resume is a marketing tool representing a very special product: you! It is a succinct outline of your knowledge, skills,
abilities, experience, and accomplishments relevant to your employment goals. Resumes are used to screen applicants
for interviews and determine which candidates most thoroughly match the employers’ needs. This is done through a
combination of human and electronic screening methods.
INTERPERSONAL
❑ Relating well with customers and co-workers
❑ Listening to others’ opinions and concerns
❑ Responding to concerns
❑ Resolving disputes or conflicts
❑ Assisting others
❑ Motivating individuals and/or groups
❑ Working as a team player
LEADERSHIP
❑ Decision making
❑ Delegating
❑ Evaluating
❑ Initiating
❑ Managing
❑ Motivating others
❑ Planning
❑ Problem solving
❑ Supervising
❑ Team building
In the list to the left, check all the skills you have learned
or demonstrated through your employment, campus
activities, or academic projects. This will help you choose
which skills to include on your resume. Meet with a Career
Development Specialist to further tailor your skills to your
target industry and employers.
Begin with Self-Evaluation
• Think about your experiences, including internships,
part-time and summer jobs, volunteer work,
extracurricular activities, research, leadership,
courses, and course projects.
• Assess what you have accomplished and the skills
you have developed in each position.
ORGANIZATIONAL
❑ Follow through
❑ Planning
❑ Meeting deadlines
❑ Setting goals
❑ Multi-tasking
❑ Time management
TECHNICAL
❑ Programming
❑ Troubleshooting
❑ Developing databases
❑ Applying software/
hardware knowledge
❑ Overseeing network
administration
❑ Conducting data mining
❑ Developing system
architectures
COMMUNICATION
❑ Advising
❑ Presenting
❑ Articulating
❑ Public speaking
❑ Explaining
❑ Training
❑ Instructing
❑ Translating
❑ Persuading/selling
❑ Writing/editing
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“Transferable skills” are the skills you acquire from
part-time and summer jobs, internships, externships,
research projects, coursework, roles in campus clubs/
organizations, and class projects that transfer to future
employment settings. Common examples of transferable
skills include interpersonal, communication, leadership,
presentation, technical, and organizational skills.
Research Your Target Market
• To get started researching your target market
and career interest cluster, you can schedule an
appointment with a Career Development Specialist,
attend our workshops and events, and review careerrelated resources online, including the Occupational
Outlook Handbook and CareerShift.
• Use the internship and job listings in CareerKnight
to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities
employers are seeking.
• Compare your qualifications to the requirements
highlighted.
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Identify Your Transferable Skills
Select a Resume Format
Chronological—This is the
recommended format for most
internship and job seekers,
including undergraduate and
graduate students as well as
recent graduates. Educational and
work experiences are presented in
reverse chronological order.
Functional—This format is most
often used by experienced
professionals, career changers,
and individuals with employment
gaps. It emphasizes marketable
skill sets and areas of expertise,
while de-emphasizing chronology.
Combination—This hybrid
format merges the chronological
and functional by highlighting
marketable skill sets and providing
a brief employment history. It can
be used by all job seekers.
Anatomy of a Resume
Follow these guidelines when writing the different sections of your resume. Many of the sections are optional depending
on your background.
Name (bold, all caps)
Contact information
• Email Address (keep it simple and professional)
• Mailing Address
• Telephone Number
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Objective or Profile or Summary (optional)
• Undergraduate students and recent graduates: you might want to include an OBJECTIVE, which
indicates the type of position and/or industry desired.
• The OBJECTIVE should be brief/concise. It should not be too general.
• More experienced candidates: You might include a PROFILE or SUMMARY that highlights several
selling points.
Education
• Include university and location—Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
• Degree (B.S., B.A.), major and month/year of graduation (e.g., May 2015).
• Can include minor, concentration, option, etc.
• List GPA if it is 3.0 or above—can include Major GPA.
• Study Abroad information can go in this section.
• Can include other colleges attended especially if you received another degree (such as an
Associate’s Degree from a community college).
Related/Relevant Courses (optional)
• List courses related to your major or the type of position to which you are applying.
• Include 6–10 courses—only course titles, you do not need to include course #s, grades, or
descriptions.
• Use two columns to save space.
Honors/Awards (optional)
• Can be academic, athletic, or work related.
• Include dates.
Academic/Research Projects (optional)
• Include course/project title and dates.
• Describe your role, responsibilities, and accomplishments.
Experience
• Can use various titles for this section such as: EXPERIENCE, WORK EXPERIENCE, RELATED/
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE, INTERNSHIPS, and/or EMPLOYMENT.
• Can include: part-time jobs, summer jobs, work-study jobs, internships, volunteer positions, etc.
• Include employer/organization name and location (city, state).
• List your position title and dates (month, year).
• Describe your duties and accomplishments highlighting key skills and qualities.
• Use action verbs when writing your descriptions.
• List experience in reverse chronological order (most recent first).
Activities/Leadership/Volunteer (optional)
• Can include community service, student/professional organizations, and athletic participation.
• Include any past or present leadership positions (with dates)—can also include a brief description of
your leadership role
• Use caution if you choose to include political or religious organizations. You may want to discuss this
with a Career Development Specialist.
Skills
• Include computer/technical, laboratory, and languages.
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Tips to Strengthen Your Resume
Utilize Keywords
Keywords are nouns, phrases, industry “buzz words,” or
acronyms used within a particular field, job description,
or list of employer requirements. The keywords in a
resume give important information about the job seeker.
Words such as: technical expertise, management skills,
industry know-how, education and training, home
location, and/or work history. Employers use resume
screening software to identify skilled and qualified
candidates. If your resume includes job-specific
keywords it is more likely to be selected.
Placement of Keywords in Your Resume
Weave keywords into the statements/descriptions in
your resume. For example, you could talk about your
management skills in one of your summary statements.
(“Skilled at project management, conflict resolution,
and internal communications.”) Also, look for ways to
make lists of your keywords under logical headings.
For example, you could put all of your computer
applications under a “Computer Skills” heading.
What Are the Right Keywords?
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No set list of keywords works for all jobs. The list varies
from one job opening to the next, depending on the
job requirements. Job postings are great for identifying
important keywords and will tell you exactly what
employers want. You can even print out a posting,
highlight keywords, and use it as a checklist of keywords
for your resume.
Resume Key Word List by Functional Area
Below is a list of sample key words for functional areas or industries. Incorporate these terms into your
resume to demonstrate your familiarity with a particular industry, function, or field.
Cost Reduction
Risk Management
International Finance Merger Corporate Development
Strategic Market Planning
Stock Purchase FINANCE, ACCOUNTING Strategic Planning Sales Presentations Revenue Growth
Internal Controls & AUDITING Investor Relations Account Development Marketing Strategy
Cash Management Margin Improvement Direct Sales SALES AND MARKETING Promotions
Debt Financing Employee Stock Ownership Brand Management Customer Loyalty Public Speaking
Corporate Tax Auditing Profit Growth Project Management National Account Management
Multi-Site Operations Management Continuous Process Improvement
Capital Projects
GENERAL MANAGEMENT, Team Leadership
Team Building SENIOR MANAGEMENT Start-Up Venture
Artificial Intelligence Project Financing
AND CONSULTING Revenue Growth
Data Recovery Business Development Investment Management Treasury
Multimedia Technology Fault Analysis Hardware Infrastructure Grievance Proceedings
Advanced Technology
Geographic Information System Merit Promotion
IT & TELECOMMUNICATIONS Architecture
Labor Contract Negotiations
Career Pathing Wage & Salary Administration
Hardware Configuration Field Support Development/Engineering Safety Training HUMAN Incentive Planning
Electronic Data Interchange Database Design Union Negotiations
RESOURCES Job Task Analysis
Union Relations College Recruitment
Help Desk
Employee Relations
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Use Accomplishment Statements
Accomplishment statements help to create a more powerful resume. They highlight
achievement, quantify results, and show impact. Each of the job, internship, or student
club/involvement descriptions on your resume should include at least one impactful
accomplishment statement.
• The impact could be financial, helping the
organization to save money or increase profit.
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• The impact could be enhancements to the workplace,
such as increased productivity, efficiency, profitability,
safety, employee morale, or client satisfaction.
The key elements of an effective accomplishment
statement are actions and results:
• The impact could be reduced expenses, inventory
loss, or employee turnover.
Actions: Describe the specific actions you took to
achieve an objective or solve a problem using power
verbs. Focus on transferable skills and technical skills
that directly relate to your intended field. Include key
words from the industry.
When writing accomplishment statements think about
the following: What skill am I trying to illustrate? What
were my results? What did I achieve? What impact did
this have? How did the employer benefit? Can I quantify
for additional impact?
Results: Describe the results of your efforts. Quantify
whenever possible, using percentages, dollars, or
volume. Accomplishment statements may begin with the
action or the result. However, leading off with the result
has greater impact. Consider the examples below:
Provided customer support and product demonstrations for clients.
GOOD
Conducted 10 customer support and product demonstration programs for
BETTER 20 client organizations.
Reduced customer complaints by 20% in a six-month period by conducting 10
BEST
customer support and product demonstration programs for 20 client organizations.
P.A.R. Approach
Use the P-A-R Approach to highlight keywords,
accomplishment statements, transferable skills, and to
quantify your achievements:
P—Problem/Situation: What is a situation, issue, or
problem that you or the organization faced? How
did the situation develop? For example, assisted in
troubleshooting customer service problems in a high
profile department store to address a 30% decrease
in business and 50% increase in unresolved customer
complaints.
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A—Action: What did you or your team do? What actions
did you take? How did you do it? Use power verbs to
describe your actions. For example, analyzed the entire
customer service process and identified all service
deficiencies. Created, designed, and implemented an
efficient customer tracking and information system.
R—Result/Benefit: What was the positive result/benefit
of your action for the organization? Quantify if possible
and describe any benefits. For example, increased
business by 20% in a six month period. Reduced
customer service inquiries by 35% and only 10% of the
inquiries were outstanding after 60 days.
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POWER VERBS
When writing your resume, use the power verbs below to begin each of your
bulleted statements.
COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATION
CREATIVE
HELPING
(continued)
(continued)
(continued)
(continued)
contacted
contributed
convinced
corresponded
critiqued
described
discussed
edited
elicited
informed
interacted
interviewed
involved
joined
lectured
linked
marketed
mediated
moderated
negotiated
participated
persuaded
presented
promoted
proposed
publicized
recommended
reinforced
reported
represented
revised
solicited
spoke
suggested
summarized
translated
finalized
formulated
generated
implemented
incorporated
integrated
maintained
maximized
mobilized
modified
monitored
obtained
organized
planned
prepared
prioritized
processed
procured
purchased
recorded
refined
reserved
resolved
responded
scheduled
set up
standardized
systematized
updated
verified
originated
performed
photographed
revamped
shaped
solved
tailored
visualized
wrote
prevented
provided
referred
rehabilitated
reformed
relieved
remedied
revitalized
satisfied
served
smoothed
supplemented
supported
sustained
volunteered
CREATIVE
acted
authored
composed
conceptualized
created
designed
directed
displayed
drafted
entertained
envisioned
fashioned
founded
illustrated
improvised
initiated
innovated
inspired
introduced
invented
modernized
orchestrated
HELPING
accommodated
advocated
aided
alleviated
ameliorated
assisted
bolstered
boosted
cared for
cooperated
counseled
dedicated
eased
elevated
empowered
encouraged
expedited
fostered
furthered
guided
helped
motivated
ORGANIZATION
accelerated
addressed
approved
assigned
brainstormed
catalogued
categorized
coded
compiled
COMMUNICATION contracted
advertised
customized
apprised
devised
arranged
distributed
collaborated
enlisted
communicated
executed
consulted
filed
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adapted
advised
coached
coordinated
developed
educated
enabled
encouraged
enriched
evaluated
explained
facilitated
individualized
instructed
motivated
stimulated
taught
trained
tutored
RESEARCH
analyzed
ascertained
classified
collected
compared
concluded
conducted
confirmed
converted
correlated
deciphered
determined
diagnosed
evaluated
examined
experimented
explored
extracted
formulated
gathered
identified
indexed
inspected
interpreted
investigated
measured
queried
questioned
researched
reviewed
searched
solved
studied
substantiated
submitted
surveyed
synthesized
FINANCIAL/DATA
tested
validated
acquired
adjusted
allocated
apportioned
appraised
approximated
assessed
audited
balanced
budgeted
calculated
computed
disbursed
enumerated
estimated
figured
forecasted
issued
minimized
multiplied
projected
rated
realized
reconciled
reduced
regulated
retrieved
specified
submitted
tabulated
TECHNICAL
adapted
assembled
built
computed
constructed
debugged
deconstructed
designed
engineered
fixed
installed
maintained
operated
overhauled
programmed
repaired
remodeled
restored
upgraded
utilized
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LEADERSHIP
accomplished
achieved
administered
advanced
appointed
attained
chaired
consolidated
controlled
coordinated
decided
delegated
demonstrated
designated
developed
directed
enforced
enhanced
established
exceeded
excelled
expanded
grew
handled
hired
improved
increased
influenced
instituted
launched
led
managed
oversaw
produced
raised
recruited
reorganized
scheduled
screened
secured
selected
sought
spearheaded
streamlined
strengthened
succeeded
surpassed
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, expected graduation May 2017
Chatham High School, Class of 2013
GPA 4.5, Ranked in top 5% of class
EDUCATION: Home Address
5668 Evans Road
Chatham, NJ 07123
High School Senior Board
Student Body President, 2012–2013
Habitat for Humanity
National Honor Society, 2011–2013
Varsity Soccer Team, 2011–2013
ACTIVITIES:
1st Year Student
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Vice President, Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow, Fall 2013–Present
LEADERSHIP
EXPERIENCE: Scooper, April 2011–October 2013
Rita’s Water Ice, Madison, NJ
• Provided friendly customer service in a fast-paced family environment.
• Successfully handled cash transactions and balanced the register nightly.
• Monitored inventory and assisted with placing restocking orders.
Mission Volunteer, June 2009–August 2009
Baja Missions, Mexico
• Travelled to Ensenada, Vicente Guerro, and Chapultepec Mexico during a
six week trip.
• Distributed resources and materials to local villages.
• Utilized Spanish-speaking skills to effectively communicate.
Volunteer Tutor, February 2010–June 2013
Project Elevation, Newark, NJ
• Assisted non-native English speaking residents with developing conversational
language skills.
• Created lesson plans to facilitate learning.
• Exposed student to local customs and cultures.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE: RELATED
EXPERIENCE: HONORS:Best Buy Scholarship, awarded for demonstrating academic excellence and community
service, 2013
A summer internship with a non-profit organization.
OBJECTIVE: School Address Rutgers University–Stonier Hall New Brunswick, NJ 08901 evan.rei@eden.rutgers.edu
(301) 464-5555
Evan Reilly
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Gerard Harris
Permanent Address
4058 White Road
Newtown, PA 18940
May 2014
March 2011, 2012, 2013
Fall 2012–Spring 2014
Fall 2011–Spring 2014
Summers 2012–2013
October 2011, 2012, 2013
Arts and Entertainment Cluster
Professional Portfolio Available at: www.gerardharris.com
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES:
Student Activities Council
• Publicity committee member
Dance Marathon
• Participated as a dancer and promoter
• Assisted with publicity and marketing
Relay for Life
• Team leader
• Raised $5,000 for the American Cancer Society
LEADERSHIP:
Swim Team Member – Rutgers University
• Nominated by teammates and coaches as captain for senior season
• Lead team activities outside of the pool
• Represent team on the Student Athletic Advisory Board
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Office Assistant – First Rate Construction Company, Edison, NJ
• Created and launched new company website
• Designed innovative company logo and marketing materials
• Established new computer folder organization system
INTERNSHIP:
Graphic Designer – Image Group, New York, NY
September 2013–December 2013
• Assisted with designing a brand logo for local restaurant
• Presented layout ideas to restaurant owner and constituents
• Completed assigned layout tasks in cooperation with other interns
• Implemented new layout designs into both paper and web-based advertising
COMPUTER SKILLS:
• Familiar with PC and Apple computer systems
• Experienced with Pagemaker, InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Dreaweaver
Creative Suite
• Independent Study in Design
• Fundamentals of Photography
• Special Problems in Studio
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Visual Arts (Graphic Design Emphasis)
GPA 3.2/4.0
Minor: Communication
A graphic design position, which allows contributions to the organization’s creative process.
315-123-4567 grharris@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
RELATED COURSES:
• Basic and Applied Design
• Basic and Applied Drawing
• Art Photo Process
EDUCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
Current Address
125 South Hamilton Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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klss@morgan.com
Cell (908) 555–1111 Home (484) 555-1111
Home Address
114 Willow Circle
Woodstown, NJ 08098
Study Abroad: Paris, France – Summer 2013
Dean’s List (three semesters)
Jacques Hardre Travel Grant, Study Abroad, France
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Pi Delta Phi: National French Honor Society
Carol Reuss Award, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
HONORS
Rutgers University Visitor’s Center, Public Relations Assistant, March 2012–May 2013
RU-TV, Production Assistant, New Brunswick, November 2010–present
Public Relations Student Society of America, Member, October 2010–present
Business/Communications Cluster
SKILLS
Oral and Written Communication:
Fluent in French, proficient in budget management, customer service, feature writing, news
release and brochure development, copy editing, persuasive speaking, and presenting.
Computer Experience:
Macintosh and PC operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Optimal Resume, Lexis/Nexis
database application.
ACTIVITIES
A Helping Hand Mission, Raleigh, NC
July 2012–September 2012
helpinghandmission.org
Volunteer
• Scheduled and delivered goods to families in need. Communicated the mission’s needs to local
organizations.
• Produced a publication, which was delivered to over 1,000 Special Olympics attendees, leading
to a record month of donations.
RELATED
Ogilvy & Mather, New York, NY
January 2012–May 2014
EXPERIENCEOgilvy.com
Communications Coordinator, March 2014–May 2014
• Organized and delivered presentations regarding press releases to Account Executives in
support of a major multinational client.
• Coordinated with Account Executives regarding materials and supplies needed for monthly
conference meetings held in Paris.
• Spearheaded the design of a newsletter targeted to over 24,000 recipients. Gained 310 new
customers for our client.
• Recognized for displaying initiative in proactively helping resolve customer logistics issues.
• Named April Employee of the Month, January 2012–January 2014 (summer and winter breaks)
• Member of four person team that coordinated media coverage in support of our client’s Tour de
France scholarship. Received an award nomination.
• Wrote and edited news releases, media advisories, and flyers.
• Selected for special assignment that helped the company gain a new client.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
School of Communication & Information
B.A., Journalism and Media Studies, Public Relation focus, French minor
Expected May 2014 GPA: 3.2
EDUCATION
OBJECTIVETo contribute to the success of an organization by applying my strong communication skills and
dedication to meeting deadlines.
Campus Address 109 Hamilton Street, #6F
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Kelly Morgan
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MANISH PATEL
Menishpatel6@eden.rutgers.edu
Home Address
400 Chestnut St.
Edison, NJ 08818
732–555-1212
May 2014
GPA: 3.4
May 2012–present
The Daily Targum (Rutgers Campus Newspaper)
Public Relations Coordinator
May 2010–present
Business/Communications Cluster
• Supervise all weekly creative newspaper releases
• Implement new public relations initiatives to increase circulation
• Manage annual budget in excess of $5,000 for campus events
• Raise campus awareness of all activities through creative marketing efforts
LEADERSHIP
Rutgers Student Governing Association
Treasurer
SKILLS Technical: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), HTML, JAVA, C++
Language: Intermediate Spanish (oral and written)
Marriot Hotel, Somerville, New Jersey
May–August 2012
Assistant Manager
• Controlled daily operations, including arrivals, departures, and room reservations.
• Supervised staff of five front-desk associates, including weekly schedules and bimonthly performance meetings.
• Negotiated rates to ensure full occupancy.
• Completed 20 hours of training on sales, customer service, and management.
EXPERIENCE
Merrill Lynch, Somerset, New Jersey
May–August 2013
Summer Analyst Intern
• Analyzed client financial portfolios to determine asset allocation.
• Contacted prospective customers to provide information about savings and retirement plans.
• Assisted in developing new client accounts.
• Created and maintained a database of new client satisfaction.
Macroeconomics
Managerial Economics
Microeconomics
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
B.A. in Economics and Political Science
RELEVANT COURSES
Econometrics
Financial Economics
International Political Economy
EDUCATION
OBJECTIVEA full-time position in the financial industry, utilizing my strong analytical and teamwork
skills.
Campus Address
Rutgers University,
123 RPO Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-555-1212
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Home Phone: 732-555-9999
Cell Phone: 908-777-9999
ACTIVITIES
STEM Cluster (Engineering)
Rutgers Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Treasurer, 2013–present
Minority Engineering Educational Task, Historian, 2013–present
WORK
B & B Department Store, Old Bridge, NJ
EXPERIENCE Sales Associate, Summer 2012
• Assisted customers with purchases and managed accurate cash register operations
• Maintained an awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
Ethicon, Somerville, NJ
Project Management Intern, January–August 2013
• Worked with a team of six on-network projects involving IP network migration.
• Assisted in the design of network architecture and software development projects to aid in a
system conversion.
• Completed project within deadline without exceeding budget limits.
Honeywell, Freehold, NJ
Project Engineer Intern, Summer 2014
• Served as a project leader for a team of five interns responsible for system design,
implementation, and testing.
• Created layouts and detailed systems drawings using AutoCAD.
• Presented projects to management level leaders and vendors.
RELATED
Rutgers University Computing Services, New Brunswick, NJ
EXPERIENCE Computer Support Assistant, August 2012–present
• Assist faculty, staff, and student users in a fast-paced, multi-platform computer lab
environment.
• Train co-workers in network troubleshooting and remote diagnostic procedures.
TECHNICALProgramming: SQL, HTML, XML, C++, Java, Maple
SKILLS
Operating Systems: Windows XP, UNIX, Linux, Mac
Applications: MS Visio, MS Access, Adobe Photoshop, MATLAB
Microelectronics
Programming Methodologies
Software Engineering
Telecommunications Networks
Dean’s List, all semesters
HONORS
RELEVANT
COURSES
Computer Architecture
Database Management
Digital Systems Design
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Rutgers University, School of Engineering, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, May 2015, GPA: 3.57
EDUCATION
PROFILEElectrical and computer engineering major, experienced in system design, software development,
and technical architecture. Seeking a systems analyst position.
• Strong project management, leadership skills, and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Over three years of technical support experience in a high volume university computer
laboratory environment.
• Extensive exposure to network troubleshooting procedures and standards.
404 North Hamilton Street
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Anorton19405@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
ANITA NORTON
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MATT E. MATICS
(732) 123-1234
Economic Development
Business Law I
International Marketing
Statistical Program: SAS (certified base programmer for SAS 9)
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Mandarin Chinese
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Laboratory Assistant – May 2011 - September 2012
• Transformed yeast deletion library with plasmids harboring protein toxin genes (ricin,
stx1,stx2, and PAP)
• Identified resistant strains and the associated knocked out genes were analyzed with
bio-informatics tools
STEM Cluster (Science)
HONORS & EMT trainee, 2009-2013
ACTIVITIES Teaching assistant, 2011-2013
Omicron Delta Epsilon - The International Honor Society in Economics, 2011-2012
WORK
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bridgewater, NJ
EXPERIENCE Intern, Summers 2011 - 2012
• Utilized Baseplate (TAP), Tecan Genesis 200, Matrix-Plate
Mate, CyBio-well, Zymark plate labeler and REMP heat sealer for high- throughput chemical screening
• Analyzed machine output and worked with vendor to perform machine troubleshooting
for quality control
• Applied Flexi weigh from Bohdan for automated dry compound weighing
• Utilized Kardex- automated dry compound storage for maintaining, pulling and retrieving
dry compounds per daily requests from Medicinal Chemistry and Biology groups
RESEARCH Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
EXPERIENCE Research Assistant, September 2012 – Present
• Manage publication process, as first author, compiling and organizing data to principle investigator
• Applied a genome-wide screening approach using Saccharomyces cerevisiae to identify and
characterize resistance mechanisms against the volatile organic compound, 1-octen-3-ol
• Studied the toxicity and effects of fungal VOC using different knockout strains of Drosophila
melanogaster
• Utilized site-directed mutagenesis to gain understanding of how plants sense their
nutritional status with respect to macronutrient sulfur
• Designed Macro-array to identify a plant pathogen called Discula sp which causes Dogwood
Anthracnose
SKILLS
Technical: Language:
PROJECTS Genome-Wide screening and Physiological Responses of Saccharomyces, 2012
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tilized graphical aids, transformation, multi-collinearity, and stepwise test to generate
final equation to predict the accident rate on different associate factors
•G
enerated and predicted outcome on student interest by using different associate variables
in the survey
•D
eveloped a special case algorithm to handle the missing values
RELEVANT Advanced Cell Biology
Business Policy and Strategy COURSES Human Anatomy/Histology Fundamentals of Cell Biology Basic Statistics for Research Fundamentals of Neurobiology EDUCATION Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.A. in Biological Science & Economics (Double Major), May 2014
SUMMARYBiological Science and Economics double major with over 2 years of lab experience in a
research and academic setting , 1 year of internship experience in a pharmaceutical company,
and specialization experience in genomic screening , chemical screening, and data analyzing
skills seeks research opportunity applying:
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dvanced team-based experience reinforced by a strong work ethic and efficient project
management skill
• Extensive exposure to protocol setup and machine troubleshooting procedure and standards
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Soil and Water
Principles of Ecology
Hazardous Waste
Food and Agriculture Science, Environmental Cluster
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
• Alpha Zeta academic fraternity, Cook Chapter, SEBS of Rutgers University, February 2013–present
• ISCES (International Student Conference on Environment and Sustainability), participated in the
section on the water ecosystem in Shanghai, China, Summer 2012
• Honored with Guangdong Yida Scholarship, 2012
• Won New Land Scholarship Competition at the Institute of Environmental Science, 2011
INTERNSHIP
Intern, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, September 2013–December 2013
• Air samples: Set up and used Hi-Volume Air Sampler using PUF (polyurethane foam)
• Performed analyses of PCBs in air samples; quantification by GC/MS/MS using deuterated PCBs
as internal standards
South China University of Technology, Environmental Science Department, Guangzhou, China
Research Assistant, September 2012–June 2013
• Assisted with experiments to improve disinfection technology for secondary water supply safety
in Pearl River
• Manipulated and built a manual model to imitate water flow in the city’s irrigation system
• Collected and analyzed data to find optimal disinfectants to maintain effluent quality and reduce
by-products
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Research Collaborator, January 2014¬–present
• Enhance skills using GC to examine the mechanisms and products of microbial dechlorination of
organic contaminants and molecular biology lab work
• Assist in experiments on Hg cycling in coastal marine environments
• Examine MC-ICP-MS data to evaluate Hg isotopic fractionation
• Prepare lab equipment and supplies; contribute to report writing and assist in data analysis
Bacteria Cultivation
Titration
Experimental Design
Gel Electrophoresis
Differential Stagnation
Microscopy
LAB SKILLS
Buffer Preparation
DNA Extraction
Preparation of Solution
Environmental Toxicology
Environmental Law
Principles of Industrial Hygiene
RELEVANT COURSES
Analytical Environmental
Numerical Methods in Environmental Science
Environmental Microbiology Laboratory
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S. Environmental Science, May 2014, GPA: 4.00
South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Environmental Engineering, 2010–2012, GPA: 3.88
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a full-time position as an environmental industry research assistant, utilizing familiarity of
regulations and policies, applying experience with preparation of laboratory equipment, and
contributing strong field experience and analytical skills
10 Senior Street, Apt. 2, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 / pjwongl@rutgers.edu / 129-123-9876
P.J. Wong
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Able Scholarship for Outstanding Student in Nutritional Sciences, 2013
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2013
National Scholars Honor Society, 2012
Dean’s List, 2012–present
HONORS
Nutrition Counseling, Fall 2013
• Developed and presented a behaviorally focused lesson to elementary school
children
• Designed and distributed a calcium fact sheet as part of social marketing campaign
Quantity Food Production, Spring 2013
• Planned and executed a meal for Gourmet Night as part of group project
• Constructed one-week cycle menu; modified menu for Cardiac Diet program
St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ
Nutrition Assistant
March 2013–present
• Assist Dietetics Office with menu corrections for specific dietary restrictions
• Deliver meals to patients during tray line service
• Trained new staff with required tasks and responsibilities, such as menu preparation
• Work with a Registered Dietitian to create programs and spread awareness of
healthy eating
RELATED
EXPERIENCE
Food and Agriculture Science, Environmental Cluster
Nutrition Advocates
2013–2014
• Assisted in writing and editing the Thanksgiving 2013 Newsletter
• Collected and studied nutritional research on elderly Australians; presented
findings at The Nutrition Advocates Conference, December 2013
• Volunteered at NJ Food Bank, St John Vianney Food Shelter, YMCA cafeteria
October 2013
• Helping Hands Organization Fundraiser and Breast Cancer Walk, Asbury, NJ
September 2013
ACTIVITIES
Planet Bakery, Brick, NJ
Assistant Baker
Summers 2012, 2013
• Assisted Chef in preparation, packaging, and storage of baked goods at high
production level
• Presented educational programs about healthy eating habits to the public
• Helped design dietetic options specifically tailored to senior citizens
Laboratory for Introduction to Foods, Spring 2014
• Application of knowledge of food composition, nutritious values, and food preparation
ACADEMIC
PROJECTS
Nutrition Disease
Management of Food Service Systems
Community Nutrition
Nutrition Counseling
Advanced Nutrition
Quantity Food Production
RELEVANT
COURSES
12 Sunny Street
Water Grove, NJ 08560
609-432-8765
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
B.S. Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics Option. GPA: 3.5. Graduation: May 2014
A summer internship in the field of nutrition and dietetics
lmtaylor45@rutgers.edu
LAURA MARIE TAYLOR
EDUCATION:
OBJECTIVE:
Rutgers University
98765 RPO Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-975-3186
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Scarlet Jones
Departmental Address:
Rutgers University History Dept.
111 Van Dyck Hall
16 Seminary Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Jones, Scarlet. “Saris and Kente: The Evolution of Indian and African Women’s Attire.”
Women’s History Journal 64 (2013): 24-26
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Jones, Scarlet. “Steal Away: The Role of Music in Pre-to-Post Civil Rights Movement.” The
Journal of American Historic Events 80 (2014): 70-74
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
American Civil Rights Movement, Historical and Contemporary India, Women and Gender in
African History, Women in South Asian History, African Historical Studies and Early Modern
South Asia
AWARDS AND HONORS
Bronte Historical Foundation Fellowship, 2011–present
Achievers Fellowship Award (AFA) Competitive Award for Teaching Excellence, 2012
Humanities Excellence Award, University-wide Award for Scholarly Excellence, 2011
Creative Scholars Award for Outstanding Use of Classroom Technology, 2011
Hollander Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2010
Phi Beta Kappa, 2007
Study Abroad:
The University of Delhi, New Delhi, India, 2006
(World Cultures studies)
B.A., History and Political Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, May 2008
M.A., History, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, May 2011
Thesis Title: “Present-day Implications of the American Civil Rights Movements in Higher
Education”
EDUCATION
Ph.D., History, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Sept. 2011–present
Dissertation: “Comparatives on Gandhi and King: The Nonviolent Advocacy Journey Toward
Cultural Reform and the Impact on American Culture.”
Home Address:
779 Masters Street, Apt. 18A
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(848) 932-7908
Scarlet.Jones60@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of University Professors, 2011–present
National Council for History Education, 2009–present
American Historical Association, 2008–2012
Humanities
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2007–2008
Writing Tutor
• Assisted all college students with generating ideas for essays, theses, and other
course-related documents.
• Developed customized tutoring strategies for each student through utilization of
course assignments, as well as departmental and broader resources.
• Critiqued assignment drafts and provided instructional commentary on developing
drafts that resulted in improved academic grades for students.
University of Maryland, History Department, College Park, MD, 2008–2011
Teaching Assistant for the following courses:
Global History
African Diaspora Liberation Movements
United States History
Colonialism to Globalism
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rutgers University, History Department, New Brunswick, NJ, 2011-present
Full responsibility for the following courses:
Age of European Global Expansion
United States History
Patterns in Civilization: Love
Patterns in Civilization: Death
Jones, Scarlet (Presenter). “Social Change, Diaspora and Development: Similarities of Social
Evolution Across Cultures.” University of Maryland, History Department, College Park, MD,
8 June 2012
Jones, Scarlet (Presenter). “Gandhi and King: Perspectives on Social Change and the Women’s
Roles in Each Movement.” University of Washington, History Department. Seattle, WA,
16 October 2013
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Jones, Scarlet (Presenter). “On Faith and Society: Religion’s Ties to Social Movements”
Association for Historical Studies Regional Conference, 5, May 2014
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Henri Versfelt
GPA 3.5
A.S., Business Administration, May 2010 Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ
Professional:
Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently, proactive communicator, detail-oriented
and organized with precise design/report behavior
Actively learning the relationship between business and science by taking MBS classes
Technical:
Proficient in computer skills including MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Other software: Origin, Photoshop CS, R software for statistics
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Able to maintain, daily verify, calibrate, and troubleshoot chromatographic instruments
• Proficient in routine sample preparation and wet chemistry procedures: solid phase extract and
lyophilization
• Experienced with collecting, interpreting, reporting, archiving data, as well as analytical technique
software including: Empower, MassLynx, and Xcalibur
• Proficient in separation and characterization on analytical techniques:
HPLC (Waters Alliance 2695 separations module)
XRD, TGA (TA Q5000)
GC (Agilent G2070BA)
GPC, NMR (Varian VNMRS)
MS (Finnigan Mat LCQ Mass)
IR/UV spectroscopy
• 2+ years laboratory experience on LC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, NMR
• 5+ years knowledge of analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, polymer science cGMP/ICH/
SOP guidelines for industry and bench work experience in standard lab environment
LABORATORY SKILLS
GPA 3.6
GPA 3.6
B.S., Chemistry, May 2012
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
EDUCATION
M.S., Analytical Chemistry, May 2014
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemist, or QC position in R&D that utilizes my strong
research skills and knowledge in analytical chemistry, my great passion, and my commitment to
performing as an effective team player.
75 Dunandover Drive, Middlesex, NJ 08817 · HVersfelt@gmail.com · 848-232-4545
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/profile/view?id=XX333XX012
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Volunteer and guide, MPS (Mathematical and Physical Sciences) Convocation at Rutgers,
2011–2012
Volunteer and guide, Rutgers Day, 2010–2012
Cellist, East Community Orchestra, 2009–present
HONORS AND AWARDS
McReady Family Fellowship for Women in Chemistry and Business, 2013
Excellent First Year Student Scholarship, 2012
Top Excellent Student Scholarship, 2011
2nd Class of Outstanding Student Scholarship, 2010
Science
PRESENTATION AND PUBLICATION
• “Reactivity and properties of tunable aryl alkyl ionic liquids”,
Master degree defense, Chemistry Department, Rutgers University, NJ August 2013
• “An analytical view of ionic liquids”, Research Colloquium Seminar, Rutgers University, NJ April
2012
• Hans Svenson, Anita Pace, Henri Versfelt, Suli Hung. May 2012
“Analysis on fluorescence of dual excitable Eu(TTA)3DPBT in toluene solution and PMMA”,
Journal of Science, 2011,131,1719-1723 doi:10.1016/j.xxxx.2011.03.061
Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2010–2012
• Synthesized and characterized DPP (diketopyrrolopyrole)-based conjugated polymers for field
effect transistors and thin film polymer solar cells by using DSC, TGA and cyclic voltammetry
• Conducted analysis on fluorescence of dual excitable Eu(TTA)3DPBT – a rare earth complex in
toluene and PMMA thin film by using UV
• Purified products with HPLC, GC, silica gel chromatography, gel filtration and distillation
• Determined compound structures by spectroscopy including IR, UV and NMR
Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ September 2011– May 2013
• Presented pre-lab lecture for class of 24 students, explaining theory behind the lab and
demonstrated experiments. Assisted students in conducting experiments.
• Coordinated with course instructors to grade exams and quizzes. Provided individual mentorship.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Graduate Research Assistant, Chemistry Department
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, September 2011–present
• Self-developed a novel analytical methodology to measure kinetic acidity (pKa) of imidazolium
based ionic liquids via H/D exchange kinetics by HPLC, LC-MS, LC-UV-MS, NMR.
• Studied RNA compounds including ATP, GTP, ApG, and CpU by using ESI-Ion Trap MS
• Examined the gas phase acidity of carbenes and ionic liquids by LC-MS/MS
• Applied analytical methods for small molecules’ impurities on HPLC-UV and LC/MS
• Synthesized and characterized organic superbase cyclopropenimine by MS and NMR (1H, 13C)
• Synthesized biodegradable polyaspirin by melt condensation and characterized with GPC
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correspondence with employers creates an impression and illustrates your communication
skills. Always use a professional tone and polished language. Adhere to the 3 Cs Rule: all
correspondence must be Clear, Concise, and Compelling. You must state very clearly who you are
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brief summary of your qualifications that match the
employer’s requirements. When sending your resume
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letter. Generally speaking, your cover letter can include
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Met You at the Rutgers Career & Internship Fair
Referred by ____________________________________
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opportunities:
Strong Applicant for Your __________ Department
Potential Internship Opportunities at ______________
Sample Lead in Sentence for 1st Paragraph:
• I am a ______________ major in my ______ year at
Rutgers University and am writing in response to your
job posting on Hotjobs.com for a ________________.
• I am very interested in the __________ position you
have advertised in the New York Times and have
attached my resume for your review. The position
matches my background, experience and career
interests perfectly.
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(Follow with a comparison of your qualifications/selling
points and their requirements)
• I possess many of the qualifications mentioned in
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the ways my background meets your requirements:
• The attached resume provides a detailed outline of
the skills I have acquired through my education and
work experience. Those that may be of particular
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multi-colored backgrounds.
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of your _______department and how my background
can accommodate them. I can be reached at _______
to arrange an interview at your earliest convenience.
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discuss in more detail my qualifications for the
position. I look forward to hearing from you soon to
set up an interview. Thank you.
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ensure the correct spelling of their names and email
addresses.
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interest in the position.
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Hiring decisions are often made by consensus,
and you will want to impress everyone you met by
including something specific that was discussed
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asking for an opportunity to set up an interview. If you are willing
to call the employer, mention that you will phone within a specified
amount of time. Thank the employer for his or her time and
consideration.
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resume that you think will be of greatest interest to the employer.
Explain why you are particularly interested in the employer,
location, or type of work. If you have had related experience or
specialized training, be sure to point it out. If your G.P.A. is above
3.0, mention it.
I would like to be considered for the position of technical writer for
the American Scientist Magazine. I read about the opening on the
American Scientist website.
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be considered for a position with ______ (specify the employer
by name). If responding to an ad or Internet posting, mention
where you saw the job posted. If following up on the suggestion
of a contact person (e.g., an employee or a professor), mention the
person by name. Finally, indicate that you are a Rutgers _____
major, graduating in ________ .
Sincerely,
Lauren Baumann
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leadership, administrative, organizational, and writing skills. I look
forward to hearing from you. You can reach me during the day at
732-716-1299 or at laubau@eden.rutgers.edu.
I am a Journalism major at Rutgers, graduating in May 2015. I
have writing experience in several scientific and technical areas.
Most recently, my article on acid rain and its impact on fish
reproduction appeared in Rutgers University’s Extension Bulletin.
As a contributing writer for the School of Environmental and
Biological Science’s Green Print, I have greatly strengthened my
technical, investigative, editing, and organizational skills. I would
be happy to send you samples of my writing.
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Student)
Dear Mr. Hendrickson:
I obtained your name and contact information from the
Rutgers Student-Alumni Career Connections database.
I am interested in setting up an informational interview
with you—either by phone or in person—to learn more
about your career path since you graduated from Rutgers.
I am a senior at Rutgers-New Brunswick, majoring in
journalism and media studies. I am interested in pursuing
a career in print or electronic journalism. I have had
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am well aware of the changes that the field of journalism
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I speak with you for about 20 minutes? I look forward to
meeting you. I am attaching my resume to provide some
background information. Thanks in advance for your
interest and time.
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Rutgers, Class of 2014
Dear Mr./Ms. Smith,
I am writing to follow up on our discussion during the recent Fall
Career & Internship Mega Fair at Rutgers University. I enjoyed
speaking with you about Russo, Inc. Thank you for sharing your
insights on the recruiting process and the current needs of your
organization.
As we discussed, I will be graduating in ______ (date of
graduation) with a degree in ________ (major or majors). In
researching your organization, I am particularly interested
in _______ (cite 1-2 facts). (Next, highlight one or two
qualifications from your resume that you think would be
of greatest interest to the employer based on your career &
internship fair discussion). My background in ________ (related
knowledge, skills, or experience) has helped prepare me for the
challenges of the position.
I have attached another copy of my resume for your review.
Please let me know if you require any additional information.
Thank you again for your time and consideration. I look forward
to speaking with you again soon.
Sincerely,
Melissa Pattel
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(Subject Line: Thank You for the Interview)
(Subject Line: Interview Follow up)
Dear Ms. Atkins:
Dear Ms. Dermott,
Thank you for the interview on Monday, March 24,
2014, for the position of assistant product manager in the
marketing department.
As you consider candidates for Bank of America’s
financial analyst position, I would like to reaffirm my
interest in contributing to your organization’s growth.
I enjoyed talking to you and found the interview most
informative. The prospect of joining ABC Product
Company is very exciting. My economics background,
combined with my recent internship experience as a
marketing assistant, will enable me to become a valuable
member of your marketing team.
Following up on my interview on June 30, I believe my
economics background and internship experience at
Merrill Lynch has prepared me to become a productive
member of your audit department. I am confident that my
student leadership at Rutgers would facilitate my ability
to take charge of projects quickly and responsibly.
Please let me know if you require any additional
information. Thank you for your time and consideration. I
look forward to hearing from you soon.
Again, thank you for your continued interest in my
candidacy for the financial analyst position. I look
forward to speaking with you to further discuss the
contributions I could make to Bank of America.
Sincerely,
Arjun Kabir
Jessica Lopez
Rutgers University
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(Email Subject Line: Accepting Your Offer!)
(Subject Line: Responding to Your Offer)
Dear Ms. Jones:
Dear Mr. Sargeant:
I am writing to confirm my acceptance of your
offer on April 7, 2014. I am excited about the
opportunity of joining Financial Services, Inc.
After considerable thought, I have decided not to
accept the offer of employment for the expeditor’s
position in the procurement department of Super
Express Company. This has been a very difficult
decision for me because Super Express offers some
exciting opportunities. However, I have accepted
a position that more closely matches my career
objectives.
I will do my very best to make a contribution to the
company from day one.
As we discussed, my starting date will be June
16, 2014. I understand that I will work at your
Jersey City headquarters for the first three months
and then be assigned to a regional office for a
six-month rotation beginning in the fall.
Sincerely,
David P. Ortiz
Sincerely,
Erica Adams
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Thanks again for the confidence that you have
expressed in me. I look forward to a long and
productive career with Financial Services, Inc.
I appreciate the time you spent with me and the
confidence that you expressed in me.
As a Northwestern Mutual Financial Representative you
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Chapter 4:
FIND AN
INTERNSHIP/JOB
You’ve prepared your materials and now you’re ready to explore effective strategies for finding
an internship or full-time job. Let’s get started with the following 6 Steps to Success. These
steps will give you a brief overview of the process. You’ll find detailed information on each of
the topics below in subsequent sections of this Guide. Remember, it’s critical to use a variety of
approaches to finding opportunities—use all of the resources available to you!
1
Prepare your
search materials
• Letters
• Transcript
• References
• Business Cards
2
Develop a
Game Plan
• Have realistic career
objectives
• Keep track of your
applications
• Make a time frame for
yourself
• Use multiple strategies
and tools
• Set and follow deadlines
he key to networking is becoming
T
comfortable talking about yourself and what
you have to offer an employer.
• Start with people you know: Networking has
been rated the number one way to find jobs and
internships. It is important to maintain relationships
with your family, friends, faculty/staff, employers, and
alumni because you never know who may be able to
help you in the future with your career.
• Make new contacts: There are many opportunities
at Rutgers to network. For instance, attending
employer information and networking sessions,
career and internship fairs, and employer panels.
Visit our website for the most up to date events
calendar. Through CareerKnight, you have access to
our Student-Alumni Career Connections database to
reach out to alumni that interest you.
• Use Social Media: More employers are using social
media to find and research candidates. Make sure
your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and all other
Internet sites you use represent you in a consistent
and professional way. For more information on
personal branding and effectively using social
media make sure you read the following section on
“Developing Your Online Presence” and attend one
of our related workshops.
Set aside time to apply to advertised postings.
For internships, you should begin searching at
least one semester in advance of when you would like to
intern (3 months for example). For full-time positions, it’s
common for recruiters to begin recruiting in September
and October for spring graduates.
However, every company and industry is different, so
it’s critical to stay informed and on top of deadlines for
positions you are interested in.
• CareerKnight: Rutgers exclusive job/internship board
• CareerShift: Online resource accessible on the
University Career Services website that allows you to
search through every job listing publicly posted on
the Internet
• Attend career and internship fairs
• Company/Organization websites, industry-specific
websites, newspaper classifieds/bulletin boards and
other job boards online
5
Interview
Check out the Interview Section for detailed
information about interviewing.
• Practice your responses to frequently asked questions
• Prepare questions to ask the interviewer
• Dress professionally
• Arrive early (but not too early)
• Be aware of your nonverbal cues/body language
• Follow up promptly (correspondence)
6
Final Tips for Putting Your
Best Foot Forward
• Customize all documents
• Utilize keywords from the job posting/industry
• Address the qualifications for the position
• Reflect on your experiences; identify relevant and
transferable skills
• Review your online presence and make
necessary edits
• Make sure your voicemail greeting is professional
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3
Network
4
Apply
Using CareerKnight for the Internship/Job Search
CareerKnight is an effective way to land a job or an internship. Employers post internships
and full-time positions specifically for Rutgers students within the CareerKnight system. Some
employers participate in our On-Campus Interviewing program where interviews take place in
the Busch Campus Career and Interview Center.
Through CareerKnight, you can manage all
aspects of the recruiting process online:
• Review employer internship/job
descriptions.
• Submit your resume to
employers for their review.
• See if you have been selected
for an interview.
• Schedule your interview at the
Busch Campus Center location.
CareerKnight Resources to
Boost Your Internship/Job
Search Include:
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• Resume Builder—Use this
software to develop an
excellent resume that will help
you get the interview. Come to
resume critique drop-in hours to have it reviewed.
• Job Search Agents and Widgets— This function will
allow you to set specified search criteria for internship
and job postings. You can also schedule an email
alert to inform you of the results of your search on a
regular basis.
• Student-Alumni Career Connections—Search our
database of nearly 2,000 Rutgers alumni. Learn about
the career options they’ve pursued with their degrees
and contact them for career advice!
Additional Tips
• Update your CareerKnight student profile in late
summer or early fall.
• Most full-time recruiting activity takes place during
the fall semester—about 65%. So don’t wait until
the spring!
• Most internship recruiting activity takes place during
the spring semester.
• Log in to CareerKnight to “Report a hire” under
“Employment Resources” to let us know that you
were hired.
BEWARE OF JOB POSTING SCAMS!
University Career Services offers CareerKnight as a
resource for students and alumni
seeking internships, co-ops, and
career related jobs. We strive to
keep fraudulent and scam postings
off CareerKnight; however, it is
impossible to ensure that every job
posting is legitimate. Therefore, we
are sharing common “red flags,”
so you can identify scam and
fraudulent job postings.
Fraudulent job postings try to take
your money, personal information,
or both. The jobs often appear easy
and convenient with ways to make
money with very little effort.
Core Essentials to Avoiding a Job
Posting Scam
• Do not give your personal bank account, PayPal
account, or credit card information to a new
employer.
• Do not agree to have funds or paychecks directly
deposited into any accounts by a new employer.
(Arrangements for direct deposit or paycheck should
be made during your first day or week of actual
employment on site – not before.)
• Do not forward, transfer or send by courier (i.e.,
FedEx, UPS), or “wire” any money to any employer,
for any employer, using your personal account(s).
• Do not transfer money and retain a portion for
payment.
• Do not respond to suspicious and/or “too good to be
true” unsolicited job emails.
• In general, applicants do not pay a fee to obtain a job
(but there are some rare exceptions – so be careful,
and consult with a professional at University Career
Services first).
Meet with a Career Development Specialist for helpful
CareerKnight internship/job search strategies.
To access CareerKnight:
Visit careers.rutgers.edu and select “Students” under the CareerKnight logo.
Then log in with your NetID and password.
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Preparing for Career and Internship Fairs
By participating in a University Career Services career and internship fair, you’ll maximize your
exposure to employers and make valuable contacts. Fairs provide students with an opportunity
to meet employers from varied industries. Employers can view a large number of potential
candidates and promote their organization, which aids in the pre-screening process.
This section will cover strategies for making you shine in 30 seconds including what to say to
recruiters and how to set yourself apart from the rest!
What Do Employers Expect of Career & Internship Fair Candidates?
For those seeking full-time employment or
an internship:
For those exploring careers and/or
networking opportunities:
• Have some knowledge of the company/organization.
• Be prepared to ask thoughtful and appropriate
questions.
• Dress professionally.
• Be prepared to answer and ask appropriate questions
at the fair.
• Follow through after the fair.
• Have an idea of the type of industry and/or position
you might be seeking.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your
interests, major, and/or skills.
Preparation Is Key in Making the Most of Your Career and Internship
Fair Experience!
Prior to the career & internship fair:
Prepare your Resume: Bring 20 or more copies of your
resume with you.
Research the employers attending the Career
& Internship Fair through their websites:
• Familiarize yourself with the employers attending
the fair. Many will have links to websites, a list of
the positions available within the organization, and
contact information.
• Print resumes on white or neutral-color paper. Check
carefully for typos, spelling, and grammar mistakes.
• Determine “What is my objective at the fair?”
“What do I hope to accomplish at the fair?”
• Have a resume that is clear, concise (one page is
preferred), and easy to read within a short amount of
time. Note, don’t be discouraged if the employer does
not take your resume. Many recruiters will encourage
you to apply online rather than taking a paper copy
because applying online is a requirement to be
considered an official candidate.
Wear professional attire—first impressions
are critical and lasting:
Plan Your Strategy
• Remember, this is a meet-and-greet event. Fairs
offer the opportunity for you to present yourself to
potential employers as well as the opportunity for
you to “interview” them!
• Market yourself with a brief infomercial about
yourself—your major, year in school, jobs and
internships, career interests, activities, and skills.
We strongly advise you to wear a suit. This is a
worthwhile investment and something that you will use
often. However, if you don’t own a suit, please dress in
business casual attire. It is always better to err on the
professional side.
• Women—wear a suit, or a skirt/dress with a blazer,
conservative color, and no heavy jewelry or perfume.
If you don’t own a suit, conservative slacks/skirt and
blouse is acceptable.
• Men—wear a suit, jacket and tie with slacks,
conservative color: no heavy cologne or aftershave.
If you don’t own a suit, tailored slacks and a button
down dress shirt is acceptable.
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• Have your resume critiqued at University Career
Services before printing. Keep your resume in a
folder or portfolio at the event.
Prepare a List of Questions
Ask about career opportunities, specific position
openings for which you might be qualified, and the
organization. Do not ask questions such as “So,
what do you do?” or “Do you have any jobs?”
Instead, ask questions such as ”What types of
positions are available within your organization
in the __________________ area?”
• Can you tell me what characteristics your most
successful representatives have?
• What is the hiring process for your associates/
interns?
• What types of training are provided for new
employees?
• Is there an application I need to complete in order to
apply for this position? • What types of majors do you traditionally hire for
your ____________________ positions?
Items to Bring
❑ Resumes (clear, clean copies), pens and pencils
❑ List of employers to target at the fair and a list of
prepared questions
❑ Other information not provided on resume (in the
event you need to complete an application)
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❑ Professional portfolio with samples of work (if
appropriate) Note: Carry as little as possible—no
coats or backpacks
How to Present Your Elevator Pitch
at Career Fairs, Interviews, and
Networking Events
An elevator pitch or speech is a short summary used to
quickly and simply define a person, product, service, or
organization. It is an introduction to yourself and your
background. The name “elevator pitch” reflects the idea
that you can deliver your summary in the time span of
an elevator ride, within 30 to 60 seconds, enough time
to give a recruiter or hiring manager information about
you, in order to interest them.
Clarify Your Value in a Clear Pitch
In a conversational manner, explain who you are,
what your major is and/or your career goals are.
Express why you want an internship or position with
their organization. State your skills upfront. Make the
employer understand how your specific skill set can
improve the company’s performance.
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At the Fair
• Be prepared to talk about your career interest
areas, strengths, educational and work
background.
• When you arrive, view the lay out of the fair,
noting the location of employers you wish to
meet.
• Turn off your cell phone.
• Some employers will have a line of candidates
waiting. You may decide to visit with another
employer and come back later or use this time to
review the company literature.
• While waiting in line, listen to employers. You can
hear what questions other candidates are asking,
and the employer responses to these questions.
• Introduce yourself and use a firm handshake and
genuine smile to begin the conversation. Be sure
not to interrupt others that might be talking with
an employer.
• Answer questions directly and concisely.
The conversation should be two-sided, with
both parties asking questions and providing
information.
• Even if an employer doesn’t sound like an option
for you, be gracious and thank them for their
time.
• Collect business cards and company literature so
you can use these to do further research or send
an application or thank-you note after the fair.
• You might have a specific career interest area or
geographic preference. Some organizations may
be able to refer you to a related department,
division or location. Keep an open mind while
you talk to various individuals; the employers as
well as fellow career fair attendees may be able to
provide you with resources, ideas and contacts.
After the Fair
• Send thank-you notes in a timely manner.
Mention how much you appreciated the time
he or she took to visit with you. Mention your
interest in working for them, if appropriate. See
the “Letters” section in Chapter 3 in this Guide
for sample follow-up letters.
• If an employer has asked you to complete an
application, send transcripts or contact them, do
so in a timely manner.
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Sample Elevator Pitches
Example #1: “Hi, my name
Example #2: “Hello, my
Example #3: “Hi, my name
is Stacey Brown. I am currently a
sophomore attending Rutgers. My
major is in Economics with a minor
in Art. I worked part-time with the
Wells Fargo Bank through my first
two years at college. Last summer
I volunteered with The World
Trade Center Memorial Museum
in NYC and I’m hoping to find an
internship in finance this summer.
I am interested in art and I’m
finding that I have an aptitude for
business. I would like to combine
these two different fields and find
a career that includes them both.”
name is Priya Patel. I am a junior,
majoring in nutrition. I am working
part-time as a shift supervisor for
Nestlé’s Information Center. The
experience has strengthened
my skills in communication,
management, and leadership.
I also led a team project with
Nutrition Advocates on developing
workshops to educate, inform and
promote better nutrition, health
and wellness on campus and in the
community. In my research about
your company, I read about the
plans for expanding the nutrition
awareness program, and I am
interested in learning more
about it.”
is Michael McDonald. I am a
Division I scholarship athlete at
Rutgers and was recently voted
team captain. In spite of a heavy
practice and travel schedule, I
maintained a 3.7 GPA as a double
major in Economics and Foreign
Languages. I became involved
in my fraternity’s Breast Cancer
program as a freshman and
thought we could do much more.
I organized a plan to recruit more
fraternity members to actively
participate, and it grew from 25%
to nearly 65%. Last year I pitched
the program to five other Greek
organizations and we now have
over 200 participants.
CREATE YOUR OWN ELEVATOR PITCH!
Hello my name is _________________________________________________________________________________________.
I am currently a {insert year in school} ____________________, majoring in________________________________________.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
I work part-time at _____________________________________ as a ______________________________________________.
I am also involved with {list any student clubs/organizations, volunteering, leadership experience, sports}
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In addition, I held an internship with ________________________________________ where I {list general responsibilities}
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
These experiences have enhanced my {list skills, qualities a company would find appealing}
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
I am interested in learning more about the {list type of job/internship} _____________________________ job/internship
with your company.
Follow up with questions, but don’t ever ask “what does your company do?”
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From the research I’ve conducted on your organization {mention something you’ve learned or something that interests
you about the company}
Developing Your Online Presence
Social and career networking sites are critical tools for job/internship seekers and employers.
When you use them, think about your goals and how to present a professional image.
Remember, many employers check profiles on popular networking sites before making
interviewing and hiring decisions. In fact, employers have been Googling job applicants for
years to learn more about their online career brand.
Why Use Online Networking Tools?
Online networking helps you learn about industries and organizations. You can meet networking contacts or people who
can help you find work. Organizations also use these sites to learn about potential employees. Networking sites are also a
great way to market yourself. A professional online profile can result in career success. However, photos in bad taste, use
of inappropriate language, and poor spelling can leave employers wondering what type of employee you would be.
Which Online Networking Tools Should You Use?
There are many social media and networking sites that can help with your job search. Here are a few of the most common ones:
LinkedIn
This networking site consists of millions of
experienced professionals representing
hundreds of industries.
You can use LinkedIn to:
• Showcase your skills, career goals, and work
experience.
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• Connect with others in your field by adding them to
your group of connections.
• Join groups and discussions of interest to you and
your career goals. Find LinkedIn groups in your
industry, or create your own networking group.
Groups are also a good place to ask questions and
learn about job leads.
• Join the Rutgers University Alumni Group on
LinkedIn to connect with Rutgers Alumni in diverse
career fields to network and conduct informational
interviews.
• Ask internship or work supervisors, professors
and others who have worked with you for
recommendations or endorsements on LinkedIn.
They can post comments about your work on the site
for all to see.
Facebook
• If you use it to stay in touch with friends
and family, play online games, and post your
pictures, keep your privacy settings as high as
possible. Your profile may include a great deal of private
information that would be illegal for an employer to ask.
Some of it may hurt your chances of landing a job.
• If you choose to use it for career purposes, it is
important to clean up your profile. Remove any posts,
comments, photos, or online games that an employer
might not approve of. Also, be careful about which
groups you join and how you act online.
• Like and follow organizations of interest to learn more
about them.
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Twitter
This social media application has become
a useful tool for job seekers and employers.
You can search for tweets about job openings,
follow organizations of interest and industry professionals
in your field or send a link to your resume in a tweet.
Common hashtags used for job searches are:
• #jobs
• #jobhunt
• #jobsearch
• #internship
Blogs
Can keep you up-to-date about your career or industry.
Personal Website
One of the best ways to build and promote your
career brand is by developing a professional website
that showcases your key accomplishments. You can
buy a domain name based on your name and publish
your resume. Publish your career portfolio, detailed
employment or internship experience, professional
articles, photos of projects and other keyword-filled
materials that will lead prospective employers looking for
someone with your qualifications directly to your site.
The Rutgers Student-Alumni
Career Connections Database
This system allows students to identify and
connect with Rutgers Alumni in various career
fields to conduct informational interviews.
What to Know Before You Log On
Be careful what you say about yourself and the items
you put online:
• Don’t list personal information or post comments,
photos, or videos that you wouldn’t want an employer
to see.
• Think of everything you put online as public
information.
• Do an online search of your name to see what
information and/or images of you are on the Internet.
• Be careful of scams for fake job positions, training, or
job search help.
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Earning Credit for Your Internship:
Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program
The School of Arts and Sciences and University Career Services have partnered to offer the
Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program, an online course allowing students from all majors to
earn academic credit for an internship or co-op position.
Why Participate?
• To earn academic credit for your internship or co-op
• To explore and consolidate career goals
• To develop and enhance skills necessary for the work environment
• To gain a professional advocate to guide you through your experience
Questions?
Email
internships@echo.rutgers.edu
What is the Difference Between the Internship and Co-op?
• Internship: 3 credits
Available during the fall, spring and summer semesters
• Co-op: 6 credits
Available during the fall (June—December) and spring (January—July)
When/How Do I Apply?
Visit careers.rutgers.edu/RICP for the most up to date details, qualifications, and the online application.
Where do I start if I don’t have an internship?
• Begin your internship search a semester in advance
• Attend a “How to Find an Internship” workshop
• Apply to internship postings. Refer to Chapter 4 for internship search strategies and resources
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The Academic Job Search for Doctoral Students
The perspective of faculty search committee members for academic jobs and the timelines
they are often working with to hire a new faculty member are a great starting point for your
considerations. In many cases, they have hurdled all necessary organizational criteria to begin
their search approximately one to two years in advance of when it will be filled. Therefore,
consider being ready no less than one year ahead of the time when you are looking to be
employed. Remember your current faculty advisor can serve as a great resource in this process.
What does that mean for the timeline of your search?
Simply put,
At least one year before you want the job to start
(ideally, in the summer or fall), you should:
• Determine your readiness to go on the market:
In addition to doing further research about the
academic job search process, have conversations
with your faculty advisor, other professors, or peers
who have experienced this process. University Career
Services can help you clarify your readiness.
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• Finalize your written materials for the academic
job search: Be sure your curriculum vitae, cover
letter, references (letter of application), written
descriptions of research or teaching plans and
philosophies are in pristine condition and targeted
towards the proper institutions (i.e., research or
teaching).
• Have your credentials ready: Be clear on the
process for requesting official transcripts and
other certification documentation before you will
need them. Consider using Interfolio to store
documentation that you’ll need for your various
application processes. Visit the “Grad Students” tab
on our webpage for the Interfolio link.
• Identify job openings and apply: Determine
which types of academic institutions will best fit
your expertise (i.e., universities that grant doctoral,
master’s, bachelor’s or associate degrees; special
focus institutions, etc.) and give thought to which
geographic locations would be best for you. Apply
and be willing to participate in phone or video
interviews when requested.
• Continue to do research and seek to publish your
work: These areas fortify your expertise. Having a
gap in these areas will reduce your ability to speak
to current activities and updated findings when
interviewing. Remember, you will be submitting
applications very far in advance.
• Assess whether you need to broaden your job
considerations: For some, plans will change for a
variety of reasons (i.e., interest, immediate financial
consideration, etc.) and your academic job search
may have to be adjusted to include options outside
of academia.
Additional topics you should keep in mind as you
plan your career in academia:
• Understanding the value of networking:
Building your network of contacts is one of the
most effective ways to proactively further your
job search. Professors, classmates, supervisors,
and other campus colleagues are a great place to
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start communicating about your career endeavors.
Additionally, conferences, networking events, and
other scholarly association leads can build your
network.
• Acquiring references: Have a confirmed
list of professionals who will speak to your
accomplishments. You may need to submit their
names to potential institutions with very short
turn-around time. It’s always best to clarify what
portion of your experience you feel they can best
speak to. Remember to discuss with them the
aspects you prefer they address.
• Be ready for the campus interview: Like any
interview, preparation is key. You can practice
interviewing with your advisor, industry professionals,
and colleagues. University Career Services can also
help you prepare.
• Prepare for the academic job talk: This will be
your opportunity in the interview process to verbally
communicate your expertise to an audience.
Confidently prepare based upon what you know, and
do not presume that the audience knows more than
you on your topic. Find out the timeframe you will be
given and stick to it. Make the beginning accessible
and basic, and then go on to convince them that you
can communicate complex information. Be sure to
make it interesting.
• Be prepared to negotiate: Negotiating is an
important aspect of evaluating a job offer. First, it’s
important to understand what is and isn’t negotiable.
Items such as salary, teaching load, leave time and
tenure clock may be negotiable depending on your
discipline and institution. Some institutions will
be more flexible than others. For example, state
institutions generally have set salary schedules and
thus less flexibility to negotiate salary. While benefits
are not necessarily negotiable, make sure you ask
questions and fully understand the available benefits.
Candidates in the sciences and engineering can
negotiate additional items such as lab space and
equipment.
If the institution selects another candidate, be gracious
until conclusion, as he/she might be your colleague in
the future. Keep networking, applying, and researching
to best ensure your eventual success.
“The Academic Job Search Handbook” (4th Edition), by
Julia Miller Vick and Jenifer Furlong is a great resource
for learning more on this topic.
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Internship and Job Search for International Students
While many of the tips and strategies for conducting an internship/job search presented in
Chapter 4 are relevant for all job and internship seekers, international students are faced with
some additional challenges. One challenge is to learn about employment practices in the
U.S. and how they differ from your home country. Review the U.S. employer’s role and the
international student’s role to show potential employers you are prepared to work in the U.S.
The U.S. Employer’s Role
The employer’s role and responsibility is to find people
who are the right fit for the company and the position
for which they are recruiting. Your role as a job seeker
is to help U.S. employers make an informed decision
in their hiring by communicating your skills and
experiences through your resume and the interview.
Many employers restrict hiring to U.S. citizens or
permanent residents because they assume it is
complicated, expensive, and time-consuming to hire an
international student, especially for full-time positions.
Additionally, many employers use internships as a way to
recruit for full-time positions. So even though it is a less
complicated process for employers to hire international
students for an internship, they still prefer U.S. citizens
whom they could more easily convert to full-time
employees.
Employers use various approaches to locate potential
employees for internships and full-time employment.
These may include:
• Career and internship fairs or community job fairs
• Employment agencies (“headhunters”)
• Employee referrals
• Job announcements on company websites, job
boards, major newspapers, trade publications, or
professional associations
• Regional and national professional conferences
The International Students’ Role
As an internship or job seeker in the U.S. your
responsibility is to pursue and apply for opportunities.
It is also your responsibility to become aware of the
process and paperwork necessary to be eligible to
work in the U.S. The Center for Global Services offers
monthly workshops on post-completion, off-campus,
and on-campus employment. You can also meet with
your international student advisor who can help you to
complete any necessary forms and inform you of costs
associated with working in the United States.
If invited for an interview, be prepared to explain to
an interviewer what is involved in the process for work
authorization and hiring an international student for
a job or internship opportunity. Employers could be
interested in hiring you if you demonstrate you are the
best-qualified candidate and if no U.S. citizens can be
found with the skills they seek.
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• Create a list of target employers for your internship
and job search, based on your career and industry
cluster and include U.S. organizations doing business
in your home country.
• Review lists of organizations that have sponsored
H1B Visa petitions in the past 12 months, available
through resources such as GoingGlobal.
• Inform as many people as possible about your job
search and your field of interest.
• Network with peers. Many international students
learn about internship and job opportunities
through other international students who have been
successful.
• Refer to Chapter 3 for detailed information regarding
resume development. Resumes and CVs submitted
for a job/internship search in the U.S. should not
include personal details such as age, marital status,
gender, or religion.
• In interviews, speak with confidence about your skills,
accomplishments, and education as they relate to
the job you are seeking. It is understandable that
self-promotion can be uncomfortable, especially
for non-U.S. job/internship seekers; however, the
employer views this as your responsibility to explain
your credentials and the reason you are suitable for
the position.
• Strengthen your English language skills by practicing
with native speakers by joining student organizations
or participating in programs such as the International
Friendship Program sponsored by the Center for
Global Services.
• Access the U.S. country guide available in
GoingGlobal which provides an overview of topics
such as “U.S. office protocol” and “U.S. business
practices” to learn about the cultural norms of
working in the U.S.
Note: Individual equality in the U.S. is important, thus,
legally, factors like race, gender and age cannot be
considered in the interview process.
You can gain additional information and assistance with
your internship or job search process related to these
topics at University Career Services by scheduling an
appointment via your CareerKnight account and/or
visiting our website at careers.rutgers.edu.
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• On-campus recruitment
Additional Tips for International
Students
Preparing for the Interview Process
Purpose of the First Interview
The first interview is a key exchange of information between the employer and the applicant.
The employer’s main purpose is to determine if your education, experience, and personal
attributes fit the organization’s needs.
Your main purpose is to emphasize your ability and interest in the job and the employer, and
make it to the second round.
Common Types of Interviews
1. Telephone Interviews
2. Behavioral Interviews
• Some employers conduct telephone screening
interviews prior to the face-to-face interview. Here
are a few tips:
• These types of interviews are based on the concept
of using past performance as a way of predicting
future performance.
► Schedule the interview at a mutually
convenient time.
• The interviewer will ask for specific examples of
how a skill has been demonstrated in the past.
See the next section for more details on Behavioral
Interviewing.
► Try to be relaxed and personable, while keeping in
mind that this is a formal interview.
► Provide full answers to the recruiter’s questions,
but don’t ramble or become long-winded.
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► Have at least one good question to ask the
recruiter.
3. Group Interviews
• Designed to see how you relate to different
personalities. Be sure to communicate with each
interviewer during the process.
4. Case Interviews
• A common interview format with consulting firms,
this type of interview involves describing the steps to
take in solving a specific problem.
Interviewing Success Strategies
1. Preparing for the Interview
• Research the employer by viewing their website.
Take particular note of the company’s mission
statement and values, key products and initiatives,
along with the organizational structure.
• Know the position that you are interviewing for and
be able to articulate why you are the right person for
the job.
• Review your background; include work history,
internships, coursework, activities, academic projects,
interests, and goals—particularly as they relate to the
employer’s needs.
• Assess your skills and prepare concrete examples.
Employers are looking for good oral and written
communication skills, interpersonal skills, creative
problem solving, the ability to handle stress, and
evidence of teamwork.
2. Interview Day
• Check your appearance and grooming. Your
appearance makes the first critical impression.
Business attire is appropriate for all interviews.
• Make sure you have ample copies of your resume.
Take them to the interview in a slim portfolio.
• Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early.
• Relax and collect your thoughts.
3. During the Interview
• Greet the employer with a firm handshake. Refer to
the interviewer by name. Use Mr., Ms., or Dr. unless
you are invited to use a first name.
• Be yourself. Display energy and a positive attitude.
Show you are sincerely interested.
• Answer the questions asked. Stick to the subject.
• Develop a list of selling points that highlight your
marketable skills and relevant accomplishments.
• Provide specific support and examples for how you
have demonstrated key strengths or skills.
• Practice interviewing. Attend a University Career
Services interview seminar or mock interview session.
Consider using Virtual Mock Interviewing, an online
training resource through University Career Services
website.
• Focus on your ability to learn quickly, communication
skills, analytical abilities, and other strengths.
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• Have good questions to ask.
• Emphasize your strong points. Be self-confident.
Don’t be defensive or apologize for lack of
experience.
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• Be prepared to discuss your resume in depth.
4. Interview Knockout Factors
• Be aware of your non-verbal communication,
especially your posture. Don’t appear too rigid or
overly relaxed. Don’t fidget. Maintain eye contact.
• Unprepared for the interview; no knowledge
of the employer.
• Watch your grammar. Interviewers are interested in
articulate candidates. Use pauses rather than “uhs.”
• Never criticize a former employer, teacher, friend,
colleague, or school. Stay positive.
• Unable to express ideas clearly; poor
communication skills.
• Poorly defined career goals; little or no
career direction.
• No expression of interest in the employer.
• Never mention salary or benefits in the first interview.
If the interviewer asks what salary you want, ask what
range the job pays.
• Express negative attitude towards former jobs,
supervisors, or schools.
• Find up-to-date salary information through the
National Association of Colleges and Employers’
Salary Survey.
• Asks no questions about the job or employer.
• At the close of the interview, take these steps to
leave the recruiter with an excellent impression:
(a) Ask for a business card.
(b) Ask about the next step in the process and when
you can expect to hear from the employer.
(c) Re-express your interest in the position and the
organization.
(d) Thank the interviewer and shake hands.
• Makes excuses during the interview; evasive.
• Lack of confidence/poise; no eye contact or
weak handshake.
• Only interested in the best dollar offer.
5. After the Interview
Write down pertinent facts from the interview (e.g.,
the interviewer’s name). Within 24 hours, write a short
thank-you letter or email message to the interviewer and
reiterate your desire to work for the organization. See
Chapter 3 for sample letters.
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Are You Ready for a Behavioral Interview?
“Tell me about a time when you were on a team, and one of the members wasn’t carrying his
or her weight.” If this is one of the leading questions in your interview, you could be in for a
behavioral interview. Based on the premise that the best way to predict future behavior is by
past behavior, this style of interviewing is common.
How to Prepare for a Behavioral
Interview
Review the job description for which you are
interviewing, and take note of the skills/qualifications
required. It’s likely that the interviewer will ask you
questions based on those “competencies”. For
example: leadership, problem solving, or teamwork.
Think about examples of situations where you have
demonstrated those “competencies” and be prepared
to discuss them in detail.
❑ Recall Situations that show favorable behaviors,
especially those involving coursework, work
experience, leadership, teamwork, initiative,
planning, and customer service
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❑ Utilize the StAR system to prepare short stories
of each Situation; be ready to provide additional
details if asked.
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❑ StAR system involves crafting each of your stories
to include a beginning, middle, and an end; i.e., be
ready to describe the Situation, your Action, and the
Result or outcome.
❑ Be sure the outcome reflects positively on you (even
if the result itself was not favorable).
❑ Be honest. Don’t embellish or omit any part of the
story. The interviewer will find out if your story is
built on a weak foundation.
❑ Be specific. Don’t generalize about several
situations; give a detailed accounting of one
situation. Prepare examples of situations involving
such skill clusters as leadership, teamwork, decisionmaking, problem solving, customer service, coping
with stress, and organization/planning.
Behavioral Interview Sample
Question/Response
“Tell me about a time when you were on a team and
a member wasn’t pulling his or her weight” might go
as follows: “I had been assigned to a team to build
a canoe out of concrete. One of our team members
wasn’t showing up for our lab sessions or doing his
assignments. I finally met with him in private, explained
the frustration of the rest of the team, and asked if there
was anything I could do to help. He told me he was
preoccupied with another class that he wasn’t passing,
so I found someone to help him. He not only was able
to spend more time on our project, but he was grateful
to me for helping him. We finished our project on time
and got a ‘B’.”
The interviewer might then probe: “How did you feel
when you confronted this person?” “What was your
role?” “At what point did you take it upon yourself to
confront him?” You can see it is important that you
do not make up or “shade” information and why you
should have a clear memory of the event.
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What should I wear?
Casual
Business Casual
Professional
*Recommended minimum standard of
dress for career fairs and interviews
How casual is too casual?
What is “professional dress”?
Your daily attire for classes, working out, or
just running errands is typically too casual for a
professional environment, even if it is a “business
casual” one. While business casual allows for
greater flexibility and creativity, you should always
strive for neat, clean, and well put together.
The definitions of “Business Casual” and
“Professional” vary by industry and organization as
well as position. Be sure to check for the dress code
where you will work. In general, professional dress
starts with a neutral color suit in a solid or very subtle
stripe pattern.
Stay away from...
For women...
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Athletic clothing including sneakers and flip-flops
Rips, holes, and wrinkles
Too tight or too revealing clothes
Inappropriate logos, images, and messages
Pants or skirt (knee-length or longer with hose)
Blouse or shell
Simple jewelry and make-up
Closed-toe leather shoes
Professional bag or small purse
Stock up on...
For men...
• Leather shoes and belts
• Dark jeans, trousers, and knee length skirts (for women)
• Sweater vests (men) and sweater sets (women)
• Sports coat (men) and fitted jackets (women)
• Button down shirts and blouses
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Long-sleeved collared shirt
Conservative tie
Polished leather shoes with socks matching pant color
Neutral color belt
Professional portfolio
Typical Questions Asked by Employers
Practice responding to these questions. You may find it helpful to jot down key points. If you
can answer each of these questions clearly, concisely and confidently, you are well on your way
to successful interviewing!
College and Academic Experience
Work Environment
• Why did you select Rutgers?
• Why did you choose your major?
• In which campus activities did you participate and
what did you learn or gain from this involvement?
• Which college classes did you like the best/least? Why?
• How would you evaluate your education at
Rutgers?
• Do your grades accurately reflect your ability?
• Were you financially responsible for your education?
• How many classes did you miss because of illness,
personal business or other reasons?
• Do you prefer to be supervised or work on your own?
• Would you be successful working on a team?
• Have you worked under deadline pressure? When?
• Are you able to work on several assignments at
once?
• Do you prefer large or small organizations? Why?
Work Experience and Accomplishments
• In dealing with a customer, think of your most
difficult situation and tell me how you handled it.
• Give an example when you felt your boss made
a bad decision and explain how you would have
handled it differently.
• Describe a situation where four different things had
to get done at once and how you handled it.
• Describe a major problem you have faced on the job
and how you handled it.
• Did you work in college? If so, where?
• What did you enjoy most/least about your last job?
• Have you ever quit a job? Why?
• Of which three accomplishments are you proudest?
• What problems have you solved on the job?
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Skills and Personal Qualities
• Tell me about yourself. (Be prepared for this one.
It may be the first question asked. Briefly highlight
your career interests, studies, work experience and
strengths.)
• What are your greatest strengths?
• Can you describe any weaknesses? (Make sure you
cite something that you are actively improving upon.
Turn it into a positive. Do not mention a weakness,
which would directly (and negatively) impact your
ability to do the job.)
• What skills have you developed?
• Do you have any computer experience?
• Why should we hire you rather than another
candidate?
• Do you have any hobbies?
• Define success and failure.
The Job and Employer
• Why did you choose to interview with us?
• What can you offer us?
• How does your college education or work
experiences relate to this job?
• What do you know about us (products or services)?
• What are your salary requirements?
The Future
• Describe your ideal job.
• Where do you want to be in five years? Ten years?
• Do you plan to further your education?
Typical “Behavioral Interview” Questions
Questions to Ask Employers At the
First Interview
• Please describe the duties of the job.
• What might I expect in the first six months?
• What skills are important for someone in this
position?
• Is there a lot of team or project work?
• Will I have an opportunity to work on special
projects?
• Do you offer a training program? How long does it
last?
• How many college grads will you hire this year?
At the Second or Third Interview
• How much responsibility will I have during my first
assignment? Subsequent assignments?
• Do you promote from within or hire from the
outside?
• What is the single largest challenge facing your staff/
department/organization?
At the Point of an Offer
• What is the salary range for this position?
• Are salary adjustments geared to the cost of living or
job performance?
• Do you have a standard or optional benefits
package?
• What is your vacation policy?
• How often are performance reviews given?
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TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
The Two-Minute Drill
Interviews often begin with this question. Use the worksheet below to outline and
develop a well-rehearsed summary of your education and experience that includes some
of your most significant accomplishments or strengths and how you became interested
in the field.
Education/Training (Include GPA if 3.0 or higher)
Begin with your education. Mention your year in school, your major(s) and minor, and how you became interested in
the field. You can include your GPA (if 3.0 or higher), skills you have learned, or an example of an academic project.
You can also mention memberships in campus organizations and any leadership roles.
Work Experience
Discuss your current position, if you are currently working. If you worked in the past, mention past job(s). Focus on
transferable skills that would be valuable to employers in the field, professional accomplishments or recognition you
received.
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Key Strengths
Based on your research of the organization, mention two key strengths that match their requirements.
1.
2.
Your Future
Include information which will reveal that you are an advanced job seeker. Identify that you have chosen
XYZ career for substantive reasons. Utilize the following headings to organize your thoughts: Interest, Skills,
Experience, and Personality
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Tell Me About Yourself
Outline:
I am currently ➡ S
trategically crafted
“Branding Statement”
I became interested ➡ First opportunity to
connect with employer
(tell the real story) ­
I have excelled ➡ Greatest accomplishment in
your career area
I enjoy ➡ Second opportunity to connect with
employer (again, be real)
In addition ➡ Add related or volunteer
experience and/or unique skill
development
I contributed ➡ Identify when you have made a
difference
In reviewing ➡ D
emonstrate that you have
researched employer/job
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I look forward ➡ Express interest in the
employer and position
Example
• I am currently a junior at Rutgers University,
majoring in computer science. I became interested
in computers at a young age and took a few collegelevel programming courses while in high school,
which helped me decide on my major.
• I have excelled in all my coursework at Rutgers,
while working 20 hours a week at the University
Computing Center in a technical support role.
I enjoy assisting users and problem solving,
because it is challenging and I learn something
new every day.
• In addition to this, I had an opportunity to intern
over the summer with XYZ Company. I contributed
to software development projects, including
database design. I am particularly interested in this
area and this is where I would like to begin
my career.
• In reviewing the job description, I was drawn to the
database design aspects where I feel I would be
able to make an immediate contribution.
I look forward to learning more about your MIS
department and the challenges of the position.
Practice
Using your notes, develop your response and then schedule a mock interview with one of our Career Development
Specialists to practice your oral delivery. You can also use Mock Interview to practice. Your response should be
approximately two minutes in length.
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Chapter 5:
MAKE AN IMPACT AT
YOUR INTERNSHIP OR
FULL-TIME JOB
Making an impact at your internship or first full-time position comes down to simply
understanding and following workplace etiquette. Workplace etiquette is nothing more
than the behavior and manners that are acceptable at your work site. The tricky part is that
each site is different and the rules are different from the rules that apply to you as a student.
People don’t expect you to be a student. Rather, they expect you to act the way they do, as a
professional in their line of work. Often times, the rules are seldom spelled out for you, and are
not the same for any two organizations. If you don’t figure out the rules, you may have a poor
experience and a poor evaluation. So what do you do? Here are a few guidelines and ideas to
help you get on track:
1. Dress the part.
Yes, this is important! When you walk in the door of
your work site, even if it is on campus, you are no
longer a student. Appropriate attire is different for
every organization. Look around you. What are others
wearing? What about their hairstyles? What kind of
accessories are the norm, including earrings for men?
Model your dress and grooming after that of your
supervisor and other professional staff, and you cannot
go wrong.
3. Respect confidentiality.
You can talk about issues, projects, and the work
environment, but refrain from talking about people.
Gossip can get back to people and wind up hurting you.
Don’t be hurt if you are left out of certain discussions—
some issues are for staff eyes and ears only. Finally, don’t
take sides; steer clear of interoffice politics. Remember
that you are there to work on your project.
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5. Learn basic social skills.
This might seem rather silly, but if no one ever taught
you such rituals, you are well advised to learn them
quickly! Go to the library and read some etiquette
books, or pattern your behavior after those around you.
How you handle hellos, goodbyes, and basic courtesies
of speech and action can win friends or turn people off.
For example, don’t sit down in someone’s office until
you are invited to do so. Keep your feet off the furniture.
Hats off inside! Don’t chew gum.
6. Attendance and promptness are expected.
As a student, some faculty may not penalize you if
you fly into class five minutes late or if you miss class.
In the work world, that just won’t cut it. Tardiness
and absenteeism signal disrespect for others’ time
and a lack of interest in the work. Promptness signals
eagerness, responsibility, and respect for others. At
the beginning of the day and at all your meetings, be
on time or five minutes early. The only reasons that
may justify an absence from work are serious illness or
family emergencies. It is important to call immediately
and speak directly with your supervisor if you have a
problem, which will keep you from work.
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2. Follow the chain of command.
It is important for you to know the formal and informal
reporting structures within your organization. Once you
understand them, follow them! The unspoken rule is
this: do not go around, behind or over anyone. Follow
the chain of command in all your communications and
actions. That means go to your site supervisor first. Also,
identify the second in command or the person you can
go to in your supervisor’s absence.
4. Respect the support staff.
They have been there longer than you, and they know
more than you. They can be terrific allies in helping you
break in, helping you understand the unspoken rules,
and helping you accomplish your goals if you treat them
with the respect they are due. Wipe the thought “just
a secretary” out of your mind. Remember this: without
support staff, the organization would not run.
7. Learn to make a positive first impression.
Practice until you acquire a firm handshake. Learn how to
make introductions and how to introduce yourself to those
you don’t know. Be friendly, smile and extend yourself. These
are all parts of those important first impressions, which really
can earn you points. Picture this: the Executive Director of
your organization is coming down the hall toward you. You
are alone. She is a valuable person to know. Are you ready to
introduce yourself?
Stay in Touch After the Conclusion of
Your Internship/Job
• Create a key contacts file for networking
contacts you make throughout your career
• Stay in touch with colleagues and supervisors
you have worked with in past internships and
full-time positions
8. Take initiative.
Offer to help on projects and assist others in the office.
• Send a note following graduation to previous
internship sites to keep them updated on your
progress
9. Turn off your cellphone and don’t open Facebook.
Your employer expects you to work during the work day, not
conduct personal business or be distracted by texting friends
or checking social media. These things can be done during
lunchtime or other breaks, but don’t jeopardize your position
because you couldn’t wait until after work to text your friends
about dinner plans.
• Use good judgment regarding contact
frequency
10. Be a good ambassador.
Be aware that you reflect the institution. How you perform and behave at work will establish
your professional image, for better or worse, and also, the future of other Rutgers interns or
full-time candidates.
Think about the long-term benefits of good work place etiquette. You might want to ask
your previous supervisors for job recommendations or contacts. You may apply for full-time
or summer jobs at a previous work site. Have you proven that you can make it in that type
of environment? Have you earned a positive recommendation? What you do today can stick
with you for a long time. Make it count!
Adapted from Muhlenberg College and Seattle University
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Establishing Your Professional Reputation
Establishing your professional reputation is an important
part of making an impact at your internship or first
full-time position as well as an important part of
your professional growth. The Rutgers Student Code
of Conduct (studentconduct.rutgers.edu) outlines
standards for students to follow as members of the
university community and in upholding the values of
the community. These standards can be applied to all
professional settings including the workplace. Having a
reputation as an ethical professional is vital in making an
impact and being a respected employee or intern.
interactions with employers. Additionally, when you
connect with employers and others outside you also
represent Rutgers. UCS has established policies and
ethical guidelines regarding scheduling appointments
and registering for events, participating in the OnCampus interview program, participating in the Rutgers
Internship and Co-op Program (RICP), and job and
internship offer acceptance guidelines. These policies
are in place to help students understand the importance
of ethics in the workplace as well as provide fair and
appropriate access to resources for all Rutgers students.
Conducting yourself ethically in all aspects of your
professional life includes being ethical in your
interactions and engagement with departments on
campus including University Career Services as well
as with faculty, staff, and your peers. Representing
yourself with integrity is also important in your
For detailed information regarding UCS policies go to
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Chapter 6:
EXPLORE GRADUATE &
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL
Is Graduate School Right for You?
As you think about graduate school here are four key questions to consider:
1
Why Should You Consider Graduate
School? You’re probably thinking about a
graduate degree because your intended
profession demands one or you are
committed to further study in your
chosen discipline.
2
When Should You Begin Graduate
School? If your goals are clear and financial
resources are available, consider studying
for a master’s or doctoral degree shortly
after graduation. If your career goals are not yet well
established and your resources are insufficient, you
should probably wait several years.
3
Where Should You Go to Graduate
School? Consider these key criteria:
• Interest in the Field. Your interest in
and commitment to your field are probably the most
important factors. If you’re uncertain about what to
study, that’s a clue to wait.
• Availability of a Degree Program. Do research to
see which universities offer the programs that meet
your interests. Look beyond the catalog to determine
if a program is right for you.
• Quality. Key factors in assessing quality are faculty,
facilities, student body and reputation. For graduate
programs requiring extensive library research,
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• Career Opportunities. Look down the road a few
years. What are the current job prospects in the
field? What are future projections? Remember that
job markets are bound to change—for better or
worse—during any four-to five-year period.
inquire about the size of the institution’s library
holdings to ensure resources will be available when
needed. To determine quality, talk to professors and
professionals in the field.
• Cost. The cost of graduate education varies
significantly. Many graduate programs in the arts
and sciences offer students a “package,” which
is a combination of tuition remission, fellowships,
and teaching assistantship support, particularly for
Ph.D. programs. Others, especially the professional
schools, provide little or no support.
• Location. Do you prefer urban, suburban or rural
locations? Consider the accessibility of mass transit,
commuting time and costs, and proximity to other
educational institutions, research institutes, and
libraries. If you are considering law school think
about schools located in geographical areas where
you would like to establish your professional
affiliations.
• Size. Institutional size provides a clue to the overall
environment, character, academic resources, class
size, and student-faculty ratios and relationships.
• Credit vs. Non-Credit. An increasing number of
non-credit, non-matriculated and extension-type
programs might be more appropriate than traditional
degree programs.
4
How Do You Get Admitted? There
are six key aspects to the graduate
admissions process:
• Undergraduate Preparation. Be
sure you know the specific academic
requirements of the program.
• The Application. This form is usually your only
contact with an admissions committee and the
impression you make is critical. If essays or personal
statements are required, make sure you write in a
clear, concise, grammatically correct style. Have
your statement critiqued by a professor or Career
Development Specialist.
• Credentials. Graduate and professional schools
require three items in support of the application:
transcripts of your undergraduate work,
recommendations, and standardized test scores.
Transcripts are obtained from the registrar, who will
forward your official transcript to the school to which
you are applying. Recommendations should be from
professors or professionals in the field who know
you and your work well; letters from well-known
individuals are a plus. If your schools require
providers of recommendations to submit letters by
postal mail, be sure to set up and utilize your online
credentials file at interfolio.com.
• Standardized Tests. Depending on the type of
program you are applying to, the weight/value of the
standardized test relative to your admission can vary.
Regardless, make sure you give yourself enough time
to adequately prepare.
• Interviews. Interviews are rarely required today in
the admissions process with the exception of the
health professions and doctoral programs. However,
if an interview can be arranged, you can learn more
about the program and provide a clear impression of
who you are.
• Deadlines. Note all deadlines, including portfolio
submissions (for studio programs), interviews (if
required), and standardized tests. Create a timeline
to help you maintain your focus. Apply as early as
possible. Early applications demonstrate a strong
interest and motivation in the program.
Explore Graduate
& Professional School
You can get additional information and assistance
with your graduate school plans by scheduling an
appointment with University Career Services using your
CareerKnight account and/or visiting our website at
careers.rutgers.edu.
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Guidelines for Writing the Personal Statement
STEP 1: Brainstorming
ACTIONS:
1. Devote time to reflect on the following questions.
2. Discuss them with friends or family members.
3. Jot down notes. In some cases write sentences.
4. Think about the flip side of each question. For
example, why are you really committed to the field
of biology despite pressure from your parents to
become a lawyer or to get a job?
Your answers to some of these questions will
form the heart of your personal statement.
1. How did your pre-college education influence your
decision to pursue graduate study in your field?
Think about: High school courses, teachers, special,
programs, student organizations, and community or
volunteer work.
2. How has your Rutgers experience influenced your
decision?
Think about: College courses, professors, academic
interests, research, special programs, student
organizations, and the decision-making process you
went through to choose your major.
3. How has your work experience influenced your
decision?
Think about: Internships, externships, part-time jobs,
summer jobs, and volunteer or community work.
4. Who has had the most influence on your decision to
pursue graduate study? In what ways?
Think about: Parents, relatives, teachers, professors,
clergy, friends of the family, college friends, parents
of friends, local merchants, supervisors, coaches,
doctors, dentists, lawyers, etc.
5. What situation has had the most influence on your
decision?
Think about: Family, academic, work or athletic
situations. Think about happy, sad, traumatic,
moving, or memorable situations.
6. What personally motivates you to pursue graduate
study in this field?
Think about: Your personal skills, interests, and
values.
STEP 2: Writing Your Personal
Statement
4. Accentuate your strengths and what makes you
unique.
5. Explain your weaknesses in positive ways. For
example, refer to them not as weaknesses but as
areas for improvement or growth.
6. Paint pictures and tell stories about what makes
you special. This is how the admissions readers will
remember you. The story can be happy or sad. The
more feeling you can inject into your statement, the
more you will stand out.
7. Find out the specific orientation and philosophy
of the graduate program. Adapt and refine your
statement to fit. This will make you stand out from
other applicants who recycle the same personal
statement with each application.
Suggested Outline
Your personal statement will likely range from 250–1200
words or 1–6 pages double spaced. The typical
personal statement should be 2–3 double-spaced pages
or 500–700 words. Here is a suggested outline. You
should adjust the main point of each paragraph and
the number of paragraphs depending on the desired
length of your personal statement and the areas in your
background that you choose to emphasize.
PARAGRAPH 1
A personal human interest story
Your academic interests and achievements
PARAGRAPH 2
Your relevant work and/or research
PARAGRAPH 3 experiences
PARAGRAPH 4 Your career interests
Why you are interested in this
PARAGRAPH 5 particular school
The qualities you will bring to
PARAGRAPH 6
this school
References
Write for Success: Preparing a Successful Professional
School Application, Third Edition, October 2005 by
Evelyn W. Jackson, PhD and Harold R. Bardo, PhD.
NAAHP, National Association of Advisors for the Health
Professions, Inc.
“Perfect Personal Statements” by Mark Alan Stewart.
Peterson’s Guide 2004
ACTIONS:
Personal Statement Critiques
2. Begin writing your first draft.
You can schedule an appointment with University
Career Services for a personal statement critique.
Send your personal statement via email to your Career
Development Specialist at least two business days
(Mon–Fri) before your appointment.
3. Develop an outline of your statement prior to
writing. It doesn’t have to be detailed. It can be
three or four main points in the order you want to
make them.
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1. Incorporate your responses to the above questions.
Graduate Program Index
The advertisements by the following graduate school programs
make it possible to distribute the Career & Internship Guide at no
cost to you. These graduate schools demonstrate their interest in
Rutgers graduates through this support.
Fairleigh Dickinson University.................................................. 53
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy................. 47
Georgian Court University....................................................... 51
Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School................... 46
New York Chiropractic College............................................... 48
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Lally School of Management............................................... 46
Rowan University.............................................................................55
Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences........50
Rutgers Professional Science Master’s Program..................... 44
Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations............. 49
Rutgers University, Financial Statistics & Risk
Management Master’s Program.......................................... 54
St. George’s University............................................................ 52
Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine..................... 46
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)......................................... 36
Other Advertisers
Educational Housing Services.................................................. 55
The Princeton Review.............................................................. 54
Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation
(SMART) Scholarship for Service Program.......................... 64
U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program............... 31
College Recruitment Media and Rutgers University Career Services
wish to thank the above participating sponsors for making this
publication available to students.
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These employers demonstrate their interest in Rutgers graduates
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BRECOflex CO., L.L.C.............................................................. 63
Brother International................................................................ 65
Canine Company...................................................................... 58
Chubb............................................................. Inside Back Cover
Complete Document Solutions................................................ 57
DCH Auto Group..................................................................... 56
DGS.......................................................................................... 56
DISH......................................................................................... 62
Emergency Medical Associates............................................... 65
First Investors........................................................................... 66
Forman Mills...................................................Inside Front Cover
Lab Support............................................................................. 66
Legal Services of New Jersey.................................................. 62
LG............................................................................................. 31
MathWorks............................................................................... 66
NRG Home Solar...................................................................... 60
Peace Corps............................................................................. 58
Penske...................................................................................... 64
Rangam Consultants Inc.......................................................... 62
Silver Line by Andersen.................................Inside Front Cover
Northwestern Mutual-Morristown........................................... 24
U.S. Marine Corps...................................................................... 8
United Water............................................................................ 61
Verizon............................................................ Inside Back Cover
Wegmans................................................................................. 60
WeiserMazars LLP.................................................................... 58
College Recruitment Media and Rutgers University Career Services
wish to thank the above participating sponsors for making this
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Graduate Students
Resources
Career Assistance
University Career Services is here to support you as you make
important decisions about your post graduation destination.
Whether you are pursuing full-time employment, a career in
academia or other professional options.
Here’s how we can help:
•Critique resume/curriculum vita and cover letters
•Provide advice about education and career decisions
•Identify and provide important resources
•Sharpen job search skills and strategies
•Offer engaging and interactive online tools 24/7
•Provide useful programs, career fairs, networking opportunities and events
How To Get Started
You have access to amazing resources 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week! Take your first steps toward career success by utilizing
our online tools and our website careers.rutgers.edu
CareerKnight
CareerKnight is your home base!
•Request career assistance appointments
•Register for workshops, programs and events
•Apply for on-campus interviews
•Review jobs listed by employers who want to recruit
Rutgers students
Schedule an Appointment
Are you looking for help connecting your graduate studies to a
specific career? Schedule an appointment with a professional
Career Development Specialist today. They can provide
guidance, advice and resources.
Networking and Career Fairs
Show them what you are made of! Connect with company
representatives and make the most of every opportunity.
•Learn about companies you are interested in.
•Ask your burning questions and make a good impression with recruiters, human resources professionals or industry specialists.
•Make connections that can lead to a job.
On-Campus Interviewing (OCI)
What could be better than employers coming to you for an
interview? Put your CareerKnight account to use by completing
an OCI search to determine who will be on campus. Apply to
jobs you are interested in. Employers will review applications
and invite potential candidates to schedule an interview when
they will be on campus.
Spring 2014 See Reverse
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Graduate
Students
Workshops & Events (Spring 2014)
US Job Search for International Students
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 • 6–8 pm
Rutgers Student Center, Room 411 ABC
Career Fair Success Strategies for Graduate Students
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 • 12–1 pm
Gateway Transit Village, 4th Fl. (above Barnes & Noble)
Mock Interview Clinic
Thursday, March 6, 2014 • 1–4 pm
Busch Campus Center, Career & Interview Center
Non-Profit Job Search for Doctoral Students
Monday, March 10, 2014 • 12–1:30 pm
Gateway Transit Village, 4th Fl. (above Barnes & Noble)
Interviewing Skills for Graduate Students
Thursday, March 27, 2014 • 5–6:30 pm
Busch Campus Center, Room 174
You must pre-register for workshops. To secure your spot, register
online through your CareerKnight account. Or, e-mail the workshop
name and your RU ID to careerservices@echo.rutgers.edu.
Resume Clinic (BRING A COPY OF RESUME)
Thursday, February 6, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Busch Campus Center, The Cove
Thursday, February 13, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Rutgers Student Center, MPR
Thursday, February 20, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Livingston Student Center, Room 202 ABC
Thursday, April 3, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Cook Campus Center, Room 202 ABC
Career & Internship Fairs
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Industry
Career & Internship Fair
Friday, February 7, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Rutgers Student Center
Business, Arts, and Communications Industry Career &
Internship Fair
Friday, February 14, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Location: Rutgers Student Center
Ph.D. and Master’s Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 • 8 am–10 pm
http://gradtalent.careereco.net/
Education, Public Service, and Human Services Industry
Career & Internship Fair
Friday, February 21, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Douglass Campus Center
Agriculture, Environmental, Food, and Natural Resources
Industry Career & Internship Fair
Friday, April 4, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Cook Campus Center
NJ Statewide Career & Internship Fair
Friday, May 2, 2014 • 10 am–3 pm
Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
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RutgersCareerServices
Programs
& Resources
University Career Services is committed to assisting you with
making connections between your academic experience and
career paths. We provide career-related counseling, resources,
and programs to help clarify your academic and career goals,
establish career plans, develop job-search strategies, and make
successful career transitions.
1-on-1 Career Assistance
Do you need help choosing a major, developing your career plans or
looking for a job or internship? Are you planning on going to graduate
school? Schedule an individual career assistance appointment today.
Our Career Development Specialists can provide guidance, and serve
as valuable resources.
Career & Internship Fairs
Show employers your value at one of our seven fairs throughout the
year! Meet recruiters and make the most of every opportunity. Learn
about organizations in which you are interested. Ask your burning
questions while making a good impression with recruiters, human
resources professionals, and industry specialists.
Employer Networking & Information Sessions
Learn everything you want to know about a potential employer, while
seizing the opportunity to create a positive impression. University
Career Services will host a variety of organizations for networking
and information sessions each year.
On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Program
What could be better than employers coming to you for an interview?
How do you take advantage of this opportunity? Put your CareerKnight
account to use by applying for interviews through the OCI program.
Employers will review applications and invite potential candidates to
interviews during their campus visits.
Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program (RICP)
RICP is an online pass/fail course designed to accompany your
internship or co-op. Earn academic credit during the fall, spring,
and summer sessions (winter session is not an option). The course
consists of bi-weekly reflections and career-related assignments.
You also gain an advocate through your course instructor that can
help you navigate issues in your work environment. Course credits
apply towards graduation as general elective credits.
Workshops & Events
Look for our event offerings in subject areas that are relevant to
YOU! Attend a workshop and learn how to network, develop your
resume, polish your interview skills, and more. Participate in one of
our many networking events or panel discussions. You can always
find the most up-to-date listing of programs on our website.
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Programs
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Get connected
We are here for you 24/7
Our online resources will help you get the inside scoop about
careers in which you are interested, create a resume and practice
interviewing, apply for job and internship listings, and so much more.
To explore the full range of what is available, visit us online
at careers.rutgers.edu
CareerKnight: This is your main career
management system and virtual career center.
Request appointments with a Career Development
Specialist and register for workshops. Apply for jobs
and internships. Schedule interviews through the
On-Campus Interviewing Program.
Access the following tools via CareerKnight:
Alumni Career Network: Access Rutgers alumni who are
willing to provide career advice. Search the database by major,
job title, employer, and more to learn about their career paths.
Candid Career: Get career advice from industry professionals
at any time through these informational videos. Watch interviews
and explore your career options.
Career Insider: All that you ever wanted to know about a
particular industry is at your finger tips. Take a look and learn
about the latest industry trends, strategies, and detailed
organization information.
CareerShift: Search, store, and record job listings from every
job board out there! Take advantage of in-depth informational
tools to gain direct contact information for various organizations.
FOCUS 2: Use this online tool to make informed career
decisions by assessing your skills, interests, and values.
GoingGlobal: Thinking of going global with your career?
Utilize country and city guides to learn about a variety of
options. Information on visas is also included.
InterviewStream: Would you hire you? Use this virtual mock
interviewing service and decide. This is your chance to
practice, get feedback, and learn by watching yourself.
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Liberal Arts Jobs: Search entry level or early career jobs
geared toward individuals focusing on liberal arts, fine arts, or
humanities through “Current Jobs for Graduates.”
Resume Builder: Develop strong resumes and cover letters
by using the Resume Builder module found in CareerKnight.
View approved resume samples and get ideas for strong
bullet points.
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