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.

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.

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 various options.

Some job scams are easy to spot while others appear legitimate. So how do you know who to trust? You can start with these basic guidelines to avoid a potential scam.

This November, William Jones, Executive Director of the Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES) announced the appointments of Jennifer Broyles and Michelle Galando to unit director roles.