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Career Exploration and Success
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Share Your Success Story with Career Exploration and Success!

The Office of Career Exploration and Success (CES) celebrates Rutgers student achievements made in partnership with our team. If you’ve had a positive experience with our resources and staff, we want to hear from you!

Your Testimonial Matters

Your stories inspire and motivate others. By sharing your experiences, you help us highlight the impact of our services, encourage other students, and improve our programs with your feedback.

Submit Your Story Today!

Are you ready to share your story? Submit our testimonial form and let us know about the program, service, and/or staff member you found helpful. You can also upload an optional photo of yourself to accompany your testimonial. Contact us at careers@echo.rutgers.edu with any questions.

Thank you for helping us highlight the impact Career Exploration and Success had on your career path. We are excited to hear about your achievements with our team!

First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS)

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Career Success Stories

Receiving the Bright Futures Internship Stipend is a game-changer for the rest of my semester here. It's not just about the financial support; it's about the affirmation of my hard work and dedication.

 

Abdallah Qureshi

Program/Initiative: 2024 Bright Futures Internship Stipend Winner

This program offers Rutgers students a valuable resume-building opportunity and serves as a great first step for those interested in teaching. Regardless of your time at Rutgers, becoming a FIGS PI enhances your knowledge of Rutgers and its offerings.

Nynoshka Vazquez-Suazo

Program/Initiative: FIGS Peer Instructors

Mr. Borden was extremely helpful in suggesting ideas for an on- campus job for me.

Meethi Sharma

Program/Initiative: Appointments

The FIGS PI position is a great way to build NACE competencies, work with an outstanding team, and develop leadership, organization, and teamwork skills. I highly recommend Rutgers students consider this opportunity during their college career.

Alessa Manuola

Program/Initiative: FIGS Peer Instructors

I've been using Handshake for jobs and internships, and it has made my search so much easier. Transferring from a smaller school, Rutgers’ support is life-changing. It's one of the best tools I've found, and I plan to use it long after graduation.

Stacy Ikhelson

Program/Initiative: Handshake

The 4WARD Career Pathways Program connected me with mentors throughout my college and career journey. From Intern for a Day to monthly alumni meetings in sophomore year, their advice and experience are incredibly impactful.

Chloe Berwick

Program/Initiative: 4WARD: Career Pathways Program

Before taking this course, I felt overwhelmed by Rutgers' opportunities. FIGS helped me adjust, discover programs, make friends, and explore my career. Highly recommend it as a great transition from high school to college.

Sravya Pogiri
Program/Initiative: FIGS Course

I love this resource for its honest advice from those who’ve been in your shoes, volunteering to help. It's a blessing that RU alumni give back, and a great reminder of the many resources our institution offers!

Hailey

Program/Initiative: Student-Alumni Career Connect

I got my first internship offer through handshake after resume review workshop.

Hsiao-Fan Lai

Program/Initiative: #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge

This program offers Rutgers students a chance to build their resume and gain teaching experience. Becoming a FIGS PI helps you learn more about Rutgers while making lifelong friends through your cohort, staff meetings, and the FIGS team.

Nynoshka Vazquez-Suazo

Program/Initiative: FIGS Peer Instructors

The Office of Career Exploration and Success helped me find internships at Rutgers. Their resume workshops improved my format and grammar. I highly recommend this service to anyone applying for jobs or internships!

Phoebe

Program/Initiative: #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge

The FIGS course I took my freshman year gave me a chance to look into areas of study I wouldn't have otherwise considered.

Peggy Moise

Program/Initiative: FIGS Course

I think this challenge is a great opportunity to learn more about the tools Rutgers has to offer such as job searches, networking, and finding a career path.

Angela Paradiso

Program/Initiative: #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge

Great program! It helped me connect with sports directors in lifeguarding and explore potential job opportunities.

Mike

Program/Initiative: Handshake

I think it's great that there is an opportunity to learn about programs that CES offers and have the opportunity to win free tuition.

Skylar Reynolds

Program/Initiative: #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge

This summer, I participated in the RSSI which gave me the opportunity to intern at a legislative office. I was able to work directly with constituents, assist with community projects, and see how policies are created and implemented. 

Schalen L. Taylor
Program/Initiative: Rutgers Scarlet Service Internship Program

BigInterview helped me perfect my interviews by providing practice sets and interview courses! I recommend this tool to anyone applying for jobs as it helps alleviate interview anxiety.

Angelina Nguy
Program/Initiative: BigInterview