Asian American Cultural Center
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: Thursdays 9/25 & 10/16, Wednesday 11/12 | 4 pm – 6 pm
Location: 49 Joyce Kilmer Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08853
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 one year of graduation) with a range of career-related concerns on an individual basis, including:
- 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 advising appointments varies depending on student needs. During peak times, CES may limit appointments per student to ensure fair access. Advisors may also discontinue advising if a student is non-compliant or needs support beyond CES’s scope, referring them to appropriate Rutgers resources, if available.
Drop-In Advising Hours
Stop by during our drop-in advising hours for help with resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, or post-graduation planning. All students are welcome—start your career journey with us today!
BOLD Center on Douglass Campus- Carpenter Hall
Community Advisor: Kathryn Lobo
When: Wednesdays; 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Location: BOLD Center on Douglass Campus- Carpenter Hall
Center for Adult Autism Services
Advisor: Kathryn Lobo
When: April 7th from 10 am - 12 pm and April 9th from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
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.
Center for Latino Arts & Culture
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: Tuesday 9/23, Thursdays 10/9 & 11/13 | 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: 122 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Center for Social Justice Education & LGBT Communities
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: Thursday 10/2, 2 pm – 4 pm | Thursdays 10/30 & 11/20, 4 pm – 6 pm
Location: 17 Bartlett St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Doctoral and Masters Students
Advisor: Rudrani Gangopadhyay
When: 9/9, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16; 4-6 pm
Location: Virtual
Lucy Stone Hall room A232
Advisor: Christine Anderson
When: Thursdays; 2 pm - 4 pm
Location: Lucy Stone Hall room A232 (starting January 30th)
Every other week there will be a virtual drop-in option starting February 6th
School of Communication & Information
Paul Robeson Cultural Center
Advisor: Paolo Miyashiro Bedoya
When: Wednesdays 9/24, 10/22, 11/19 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: 600 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Veteran's House
Advisor: Stacey Kohler
When: Wednesdays; 2pm – 4pm; 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/26, 4/9, 4/23, 5/7
Location: Veteran’s House
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.
Resources
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.
Whether you're identifying values-aligned employers, balancing authenticity with professionalism, or overcoming personal, academic, or financial barriers, this space helps you take charge of your future. Career development drives social mobility, and access shouldn’t depend on background. Use this space to find tools, networks, and strategies that support your goals.
The Graduate Student Career Pathways Program at Rutgers University—New Brunswick is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to supporting Doctoral and Master’s students in their academic and professional journeys. Whether you're preparing for a tenure-track position or exploring dynamic roles in industry, nonprofits, public policy, or the arts, our program is designed to guide you every step of the way.
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.
Through the Student Employee Enrichment (SEE) Program at Rutgers, Tommy Reardon '14 transformed his on-campus job at the Cook Douglass Recreation Center into an opportunity to develop key career skills such as leadership, communication, and adaptability. With guidance from mentors and a commitment to growth, he leveraged these experiences to pursue a successful career in fitness coaching, now serving as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Plainfield High School.
Through the Student Employee Enrichment (SEE) Program at Rutgers, Maksims Kurjanovics Kravcenko has turned his on-campus jobs into opportunities to build essential career-readiness skills like leadership, communication, and critical thinking. With support from mentors and a focus on reflection and growth, he’s used these experiences to prepare for a future leadership role in the FinTech sector.
On January 30, 2025, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) announced that William (Wil) Jones, the executive director of Career Exploration and Success, was elected to serve as a member of the 2025-26 NACE Board of Directors.
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.