School of Communication & Information
Community: Arts, Multimedia, and Communication
Community Advisor: Aaron Ratzan
When: Tuesdays; 2pm – 4pm
Location: Virtual (Password: resume)
Students & Alumni
Resources & Services
Here at Career Exploration and Success, we provide career-related advising, resources, and programs to help individuals discover their interests, values, and skills, explore careers & academic pathways, develop skills through internships and experiential opportunities, and pursue their post-graduate goals.
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Free Tuition Challenge
At Career Exploration and Success, we know how hard Rutgers students work! That's why we are the only office on campus that raffles off free tuition and other cool prizes to students who participate in our challenge.
Advising Services
Our trained team can assist eligible students and alumni through career advising sessions. Prior to utilizing in-person services, consider the library of online career tools acquired by Career Exploration and Success.
Career Advising Appointments
Our career advisors are available to assist eligible Rutgers University-New Brunswick students and recent alumni (within 1 year of graduation) with a range of career-related issues on an individual basis, such as:
- How Do I Even Get Started?
- Develop a 4-year Career Action Plan
- Assess Your Skills and Interests
- Choose a Major and Explore Careers
- Gain Experience through Internships, Co-ops, and More
- Consider and Apply for Graduate School
- Search for Jobs
The number of appointments scheduled with an advisor will vary depending on the career issue(s) needing attention. RBS–New Brunswick students may also access career advising services through the Office of Career Management.
Drop-In Advising Hours
Receive personalized career & internship guidance during our drop-in advising hours. Get support with building a resume or cover letter, coaching for your LinkedIn profile, or answers to post-graduation questions. Start your career journey with us at drop-in hours today!
Center for Latino Arts and Culture
Community: Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black & Latinx, and Indigenous Students
Community Advisor: Airelle Smith
When: Thursdays; 5:30pm - 7pm (Starting 2/29)
Location: Center for Latino Arts and Culture
Military-Affiliated
Community: Military-Affiliated
Community Advisor: Stacey Kohler
When: Wednesdays; 2pm – 4pm; 10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18
Location: Veteran’s House
College Support Program
Community: Students with Disabilities
Community Advisor: Kathryn Lobo
When: TBD
Location: Center for Adult Autism Services
Note: Only open to College Support Program students. Students must contact Erin Walker to sign up in advance of each date.
Office of Disability Services
Community: Students with Disabilities
Community Advisor: Kathryn Lobo
When: TBD
Location: Lucy Stone Hall
Doctoral and Masters Students
Community: Doctoral and Masters Students
Community Advisor: Rudrani Gangopadhyay
When: Every other Tuesday (starting the week of 10/21), 10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17; 4:30pm – 6pm
Location (in-person): Graduate Student Lounge, College Avenue Student Center
Location: Virtual
LGBTQ+ Students
Community: LGBTQ+ Students
Community Advisor: Airelle Smith (in-person) & Aaron Ratzan (virtual)
When: The following Tuesdays; 10/1 in-person only, 10/29 in-person and virtual, 11/12 in-person and virtual, 12/3 in-person and virtual; 4pm–6pm
Location: Center for Social Justice Education and LGBT Communities (SJE), 17 Bartlett St, College Ave Campus
Location: Virtual
Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Community: Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black & Latinx, and Indigenous Students
Community Advisor: Airelle Smith
When: 10/9, 10/23, 11/27, 12/11 9:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Rutgers Handshake & Online Tools
Rutgers Handshake is the #1 platform for all things related to career success. Students can utilize this system to access thousands of job and internship listings in the system, plus schedule appointments with career advisers, read employer reviews from other students, network with employers, register for career events, access exclusive online resources, and much more.
To access, log into your Rutgers Handshake account, hover over the Career Center menu, and select Resources.
Courses & High-Impact Mentoring Programs
Courses and high-impact mentoring programs will help you gain confidence in your career journey, continue your growth within professional development, and help pursue your post-graduation goals. Our office encourages you to learn more about these experiential opportunities available to students.
Beware: Fraudulent Employer Scams
There has been an increase in fraudulent employment postings across the nation. Fraudulent employers are phishing for the unsuspecting. We have created a list of recently reported fraudulent postings and information on how to recognize and avoid job scams.
Post-Graduation Survey
Congratulations, graduates! As you embark on new life adventures, we ask that you share your future plans with our office by completing the Official Post-Graduation Survey linked below. If you cannot log in with your RUID and last name, please email Madeline Giordana, with your RUID, full name, major, school, and email address. Even if you have not decided on your next steps, you can still complete this survey before graduation.
Survey data will help guide our future job development efforts, allow us to create additional job leads for students and alumni, and will be shared with university administrators to provide data for future decision-making. You will be entered into a raffle to win your choice of Apple Air Pods or a gift card!
Note: Individual responses will not be shared.
Career Communities
Career communities provide tailored access to preparation programs, recruiting events, job listings, alumni mentors, and more! Log in to your Rutgers Handshake account, hover over your profile section, select ‘Career Interests,’ and select up to five communities to join.
Not sure what community is the best fit for you? Take our Career Community Inventory Quiz here.
Not sure what community is the best fit for you? Take our Career Community Inventory Quiz here.
Career & Internship Guide: News, Tips, Hacks & More
Get a jump start on developing your career plans with our Career & Internship Guide. This guide contains information on exploring careers and majors, polishing your resume, implementing job search strategies, planning for graduate school, and much more.
The Office of Career Exploration and Success celebrated Dr. Francine Conway, Rutgers—New Brunswick Chancellor, as the recipient of the Richard L. Edwards Outstanding Career Advocate Award during the 25 Years of FIGS (First-Year Interest Group Seminars) celebration. Named after the inaugural Chancellor of Rutgers—New Brunswick, Dr. Richard L. Edwards, the award recognizes individuals who significantly advance student career readiness. Dr. Conway, only the second recipient of the award since its creation in 2017, was honored for her transformative contributions to career development and her commitment to embedding “world readiness” into institutional strategies.
On July 16, 2024, the HireBig10+ Career Consortium recognized Susan Bennett, associate director of first-year career engagement, with the Outstanding Career Services Professional of the Year Award.
The first interview is a key exchange of information between the employer and the applicant. Learn more about our interview success strategies to ensure you are a standout candidate.
Policies & Guidelines
Policies and procedures are an essential part of any organization and provide a roadmap for our office operations. By acting in accordance with these policies and guidelines, we are better able to serve our students, alumni, employers, and the Rutgers community at large.