Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Education, Law, Government, and Social Impact Career Community (New)
Education, Law, Government, and Social Impact Career Community
Advocating, Leading, and Serving for the Public Good!
Students interested in Education, Law, Government, and Social Impact careers often like to instruct, advocate, mentor, research, guide, and assist individuals and various groups or populations. They are concerned with issues like social justice, equality, educational reach and attainment, mental health, and individual and community wellness. They enjoy helping others, working with organizations delivering services aligned with their passions, and contributing to the good of society.
Community Events
Monday, October 19, 2026, 10:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Community Employment Information
Featured Articles
Start with Mindset
“They chose me! I should just accept.”
“What if they rescind the offer”
“Is it terrible if I say yes now and change my mind later?”
“I don’t want to seem greedy”
“I don’t know what to ask for”
Creating a resume that includes all the unique skills and experience you want to show to potential employers can be challenging. A resume is your first opportunity to demonstrate that you possess the education, transferable skills and industry specific skills and knowledge to successfully do the job or internship to which you are applying.
For first- and second-year college students, "discovering yourself" is usually less about finding a hidden passion and more about gathering evidence about what fits your interests, strengths, values, and preferred lifestyle. A practical approach is to treat the first two years as a structured exploration period.
Career Community Alumni Mentors
Alumni mentors are selected based on their stated career community interests in our Student-Alumni Career Connect system.
Your Career Community Team
You're backed by an entire team—not just a single individual. Career Success Strategists (career advisors) partner with industry connectors, industry consultants (recruiters), and other specialists to guide you every step of the way. Career Success Strategists and Industry Consultants are also available for 1:1 career advising appointments. Meet the group supporting your career journey.
Career Community Advisory Board
This community’s advisory board—made up of faculty, staff, students, and employers—guides initiatives that strengthen connections and prepare students for life after Rutgers.