In This IssueWhat Do I Do in Today’s JobMarket?Why Should I Attend Graduate& Professional School Day?Where RU Headed?

Staff DirectoryAsk the DirectorFrom The Director’s DeskCareer Day ADCareer Services Inbox

Alumni Success StoryFaculty Advice ColumnSpeed Networking ADVault AD

Intern SpotlightAlumni Career Network ADCareer Tip of the MonthCareer Opportunities for Majors

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Edoardo Conti ‘12

Chanae Creamer ‘12 Noelle Sisco ‘12

Samantha Behrooj ‘12Steven Ng ‘11

My consulting internship at PricewaterhouseCoopersallowed me to get a broad snapshot of many indus-tries. I was able to determine that I would like to pur-sue management consulting. I suggest all Rutgersstudents use Career Services and participate ininternships.

Through my RICP internships with Middlesex CountyDrug Court and Middlesex County Probation, I was veryfortunate to have career opportunities that tapped intomy interests and helped me build strong networks. MyRICP internships helped me explore career options andconfirm my interest in pursuing a masterʼs in social work.

RICP connected me with top talent in the New Jerseyarea at Cmed Inc. Through RICP, I narrowed downwhat I enjoy doing and learned about myself. I alsolearned how to think outside the box. Currently I workat Liberty Mutual. I also recently took the GMAT inhopes of getting my MBA.

I had two internships through RICP with ScarletKnight.comand NBC Universal. NBC Universal showed me that I aminterested in media such as broadcasting. I went into myinternship thinking that I would not like it but I actually loveit and digital media and broadcasting is now my focus.

Through my internship at UBS my finance careerplans were confirmed. My internship involved saleswork and analysis. I also helped to bring in clientsand pitch the company to them. This internship con-firmed my interest in finance and sales.

My internship with NBC Universal helped mefocus my career plans and taught me what I likeand donʼt like. I was in ad sales and it allowedme to develop transferrable skills. I want to getinto behind scenes TV and publicity.

How has your Rutgers Internship & Co-op Program (RICP) internship helped your career plans?

WHERE RU HEADED?Curt Villarosa ‘12

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“WHAT DO I DO IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET?”An Interview with RichardWhite, Director of CareerServices

During the last three years, the“business news” has become“front-page news”—and thenews remains sobering. TheWall Street crisis, banking andauto industry bailouts, and anunemployment rate stuckaround 9% are stories that arefrequently in the news andcauses for concern. Whowould have thought that gasbelow $3.50 a gallon would beGOOD NEWS? But there aresome bright spots and someconcrete things that you can doto land a job in tough times.

Is there any good news on theemployment front?In the current climate, “goodnews” is a relative term. Thenational economy added137,000 new jobs, mostly in theprivate sector, but theSeptember unemployment rateremained unchanged at 9.1%.The New Jersey unemploy-ment rate remained slightlyhigher at 9.4%. There may bebetter news on the entry-levelfront for members of the Classof 2012. In its “Job Outlook2012” survey, conducted earli-er this fall, the NationalAssociation of Colleges andEmployers predicts a 9.5%increase in entry-level hiring in2012, including a 6.9% project-ed increase in the Northeast.In short, it appears that 2012graduates will enter a slightlymore promising job market

than 2010 and 2011 graduates.

How does the entry-level hir-ing market compare to thegeneral job market?Having worked as a corporaterecruiter in the eighties and atRutgers since 1990, I believethat most companies under-stand the importance of bring-ing new talent into their organi-zations, even during slow eco-nomic times. In addition, entry-level hires are not as “expen-sive” as seasoned professionalsand middle managers. Theresult is that recent collegegraduates may have a leg up ontheir more experienced compe-tition. Also keep in mind thatthe national unemploymentrate for all college grads isonly 4 .6 % - about half theoverall rate.

What are the most promisingfields for college grads?There are lots of opportunities inaccounting, engineering, nurs-ing, and information technology.Keep in mind that all organiza-tions—even if the focus of theirbusiness is finance or engineer-ing—need people who can write,market, recruit, and perform awide range of non-business andnon-technical functions.

How can Career Services help?We offer a number of employ-ment services to assist you withyour job search:CareerKnight — This is our por-tal for all career-related programsand services. Register atcareerservices.rutgers.edu for

This issue is sponsored by:

access to workshops, jobs,internships, on-campus careerdays, on-campus interviews, andemployer information sessions.Career Days — We offer 12 on-campus events a year. Our nextlive event is the New JerseyCollegiate Career Day onJanuary 5, 2012. We expect morethan 150 employers, represent-ing a wide range of industries. Employer Information Sessions— Make personal contact withemployers. Most sessions are in theearly evening at the BCC or RSC.Networking — Make a list of 10people whom you know well andwho are currently working.Contact them for career informa-tion, advice, job leads, and otherpeople to contact. Also checkout our Alumni Career Network,searchable by undergraduatemajor and career field.

What knowledge and skillsare employers seeking?Some employers are focused ondiscipline-specific knowledgesuch as accounting, computerscience, engineering, or graphicdesign. But many others areseeking skills that liberal artsmajors bring to the table: strongoral and written communication,analytical, organizational, projectmanagement, research, andteamwork skills.

I’m a liberal ar ts major. Whatcan I do and where should Ilook?Look for jobs where your profes-

Why Should I Attendthe Graduate &Professional SchoolDay?

Graduate and ProfessionalSchool Day gives you theopportunity to have 140 gradu-ate and professional schoolscoming to you, in one place, atone time! This is one of themany advantages of being aRutgers student or employee.Graduate school may also be a

smart alternative in today’scompetitive job market.

Whether you are just thinkingabout an advanced degree, or youare currently applying to schools,attend this event to learn aboutavailable programs, get details onprograms, and meet admissionsrepresentatives from schools towhich you’ve applied who mightbe reviewing your application!

see Job Market on page 3 see Grad School on page 3

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by Richard L. White

Our third and final issue ofCareers for the fall semester hassomething for everyone.

If you’re a senior or graduatestudent seeking a job followinggraduation, be sure to read myarticle, “What Do I Do in Today’sJob Market?” It discusses

CareerKnight, the Rutgers online portal for career-related workshops, jobs and internships, career days,on-campus interviews, and employer information ses-sions—and more. To register and put your resumeonline, log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu andclick on “Students/Alum” under the CareerKnightlogo. Check CareerKnight regularly to review upcom-ing events and job and internship opportunities.

If you’re thinking about graduate school or are cur-rently applying, the Graduate and ProfessionalSchool Day is for you. It will take place onWednesday, November 2 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. inthe Rutgers Student Center. It will have a nationaland regional focus with 130 graduate programs rep-

resenting business, humanities, law, medicine, edu-cation, engineering, sciences, and social sciences.Some Rutgers units will also be attending. See ourad in this issue of Careers.

Whether you’re looking for a full-time job or intern-ship, be sure to check CareerKnight for employersconducting information sessions. These aregreat opportunities to make face-to-face contactwith employers. Most events are in the BuschCampus Center between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

If you’re deciding on a major or p lanning acareer, read our “Career Opportunities forMajors In...” article. Finally, take advantage ofour programs highlighted in this issue of Careers,including the New Jersey Collegiate Career Dayon January 5.

Watch for our next issue of Careers on February 7,2012, and our Career Services Weekly every Tuesdayin The Targum. In the meantime, good luck withyour exams and the conclusion of the fall semester.

Richard L. White is New Brunswick-wide director ofCareer Services at 56 College Avenue.

Dr. Richard L. White

Director of Career Services

From The Director’s DeskStaff Directory

Dear Director,

Is it better to go to graduate school right after college, or wait a fewyears and get some work experience first?

Dear Rutgers Senior:

Some graduate programs require or strongly encourage work expe-rience following your bachelor’s degree, while others do not.Graduate programs in such areas as business (MBA), social work(MSW), psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.), and public policy seek candi-dates with two to five years of relevant work experience. Other pro-grams, including law, medicine, the humanities, sciences, and socialsciences do not require experience, although it could boost youradmission chances. They are looking for bright, focused studentswho have a passion for their field.

Of course, the cost of graduate education may necessitate that youwork for a few years to generate some resources for your continuededucation.

My advice is to ask the graduate admissions offices at the schoolswhere you are considering applying the following questions: “Whatis the average age of your students?” “Do you recommend workexperience before graduate school?” “Can acceptances bedeferred?”

I hope this is helpful. Good luck with your graduate applications.

—Dr. Richard WhiteDirector, Career Services56 College Ave.

Ask the Director

Career and Interview CenterBusch Campus Center7 3 2 -4 4 5 -6 1 2 7Janet Jones, Senior Associate DirectorGreg Sobol, Assistant DirectorJennifer Broyles, Assistant DirectorJoe Scott, Assistant DirectorSue Pye, Assistant DirectorTammy Samuels, Assistant DirectorToi Tyson, Assistant DirectorMarcia Milgrom, Career CounselorBarbra Bonifield, Career Services CoordinatorToni Berlingieri, Career Services Coordinator

Career Center at 4 6 College Avenue7 3 2 -9 3 2 -7 9 9 7Chrystal McArthur, Senior Associate DirectorDavid Bills, Assistant DirectorLarry Jacobs, Assistant DirectorMonica Bryant, Assistant DirectorSylvia Cordero, Assistant DirectorTina Vance Knight, Assistant DirectorDoug Ricci, Career CounselorScott Borden, Career CounselorLinda Bagen, Career Services AssistantMark Kerr, Career Services Assistant/Special Projects

Administrative Office5 6 College Avenue7 3 2 -9 3 2 -7 2 8 7Richard L. White, DirectorDorothy Kerr, Employer Services Executive ManagerBarbara Thomson, Senior Project CoordinatorAlison Koo, Budget and Technical CoordinatorLarissa Keller, Employer Services CoordinatorLisa Goddard, Employer Services CoordinatorMary Beth Kimberlin, Employer Services Assistant

Dear Tammy,

I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help. I truly appreci-ate it. I am so excited about the internship, and I am so glad every-thing was able to work out. I have to say; this is the best departmentat RU by far when it comes to getting things done and helping stu-dents. Truly amazing!

Thank you again,Gia PeppersJournalism and Media Studies 2011

Careers Services Inbox

Did You Know?Our two New Jersey Collegiate Career Days—offered in earlyJanuary and late May—are Career Services’ largest events of

the year with over 150 employers and 2,500 job seekers.

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Alumni Success StoryJoan Marter, Ph.D.Art History

What advice can you give to students who arenot sure of their major?The most successful major is the one that interestsyou the most. Opportunities may vary from onefield to another, but if you are dedicated to a cer-tain subject and respond to that area of study, youshould pursue that direction. You will succeed ifthe major you choose motivates you to work hard.

Given the current economic situation, what suggestions do youhave for students who are debating between going to graduateschool and entering the workforce?Some fields definitely require graduate study to find a job. What is mostimportant is to know what your goal is. Graduate school is expensive,and a major investment of both time and money. If you have determinedthat you want to pursue a career that requires a graduate degree, onlythen should you enroll in a graduate program. Work may help to clarifythe direction you should take. Does the job lead to advancement with-out graduate study? If the job offers only limited opportunities foradvancement, then a graduate degree may be necessary.

What job related skills will students develop through an ar t his-tory major?Art history majors learn how to write. Visual acuity is improved. Ofcourse, there is also the enjoyment of works of art in museums and intravel for the rest of your life.

What job opportunities are available for students studying inyour field, and what can students do to increase their chancesof finding a job?Internships are essential in any field, but for the art history student aninternship in a gallery or museum can lead to employment. Our stu-dents have internships at museums in New Jersey and New York.Some art history students work in galleries in New York. Theseinternships offer valuable experience in the “business” of the artworld, and can lead to an entry-level position.

Jaclyn Rosenberg, 2011,CommunicationsPerformance MarketingSpecialist at Ferrara &Company

What aspect of your job doyou enjoy the most? The least?The aspect of my job I enjoy themost is being able to work onFacebook. One of my responsi-

bilities is to manage a major brand’s Facebook page,so I get to be on it all day! My least favorite aspectof my job is creating banner placements. I have toplace those annoying banners on the sides of web-pages and take analytics on the placements. It’s a lotof data pulling and sometimes a hassle.

What do you think is the most valuable skillthat someone should have if they want to bein your position?They need to have efficient technology skills. I use newdigital data tools every day to pull digital analytics, andI constantly have to teach myself these platforms. It’s alot easier if you are comfortable and confident with howa computer works. Also knowledge of coding helps.

Jaclyn Rosenberg Joan Marter

Faculty Advice: Joan Marter

What do you think made you successful?I worked hard throughout college and had twogreat internships. Internships are the key to findinga job. It gives you awesome experience and some-thing to talk about during interviews.

What advice can you give someone who hasplans for graduate school or is looking for ajob straight out of college? It is going to be tough getting a job out of col-lege. It took me 3 months to find mine. I appliedto over 100 jobs and had about 15 interviewsuntil I got an of fer. Get ready for some intenseinterviews (most of them have tests involved). Ifyou are going to grad school, lucky you! You getto put of f the real world for a few more years.Hopefully when you get out, job searching won’tbe as dif ficult.

How has Career Services helped you along thepath towards where you are right now?Career Services has been a huge help with my jobsearch. They critiqued my cover letter and resumeuntil it was perfect. They also honed my interviewskills. They really helped out a lot in the processand I thank them for that!

sional and personal skills can have an impact. Many employers seek“all majors” for entry-level positions. Attend the New JerseyCollegiate Career Day on January 5.

How is the internship market holding up?There are still lots of opportunities for internships. Many employersutilize internships as the preferred method of attracting and hiringfull-time employees. They are the best way to get your “foot in thedoor,” get noticed, build your resume, and generate a full-time offer.

What tips do you have to help my job search?Some keys to a successful job search during tight times are to startearly, utilize a variety of resources (online job postings, career fairs,and campus interviews), develop a networking campaign, and utilizeCareer Services.

How can I expand my job options?I would recommend the following: expand your geographical param-eters; consider positions unrelated to your major; consider a part-timeor temporary job; and consider taking additional courses to supple-ment your knowledge and your resume.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck with your job search, and let us knowhow we can help.

Dr. Richard White is director of career services at 56 College Avenue. Ifyou have questions or need advice, email him atriwhite@echo.rutgers.edu.

Job Market : Continued from front

Grad School : Continued from front

Meeting personally with admissions representatives may evenincrease your chances of getting into graduate school.

Master’s degree students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. can also ben-efit by attending. This event is open to all students and staff!

The Graduate & Professional School Day will be held on Wednesday,November 2 at the Rutgers Student Center from 12:30 – 3:30 PM.Visit careerservices.rutgers.edu for more information.

Did You Know?Prudential is the #1 recruiting organization at Rutgers.

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Did You Know?US News & World Report has againrecognized Rutgers University in theTop Tier of Best Colleges for 2012.

Student name: VictoriaKozhevnikovMajor: FinanceYear of graduation: 2014

Where did you work andwhat were your mainresponsibilities?

This past summer, I worked atPrudential’s Life Insurance

business in the Planning and Analysis group. Mygroup did forecasting and my main responsibilitieswere to help organize and prepare the analytics intopresentations that were given to the heads of thebusinesses.

How did you get your internship?

One of my family friends works at Prudential andhe was very knowledgeable about the internshipprogram so he turned in my resume to the recruit-ment team and I landed an interview! I neverbelieved it when people said that networking is soimportant, but it is very true and I experienced itfirst hand so I can’t stress it enough.

What did you like best about your internship?

What I liked best about my internship wasPrudential’s atmosphere. The work environmentwas great. Everyone was so friendly and willing tohelp. My boss and my group members were sogood to me and taught me so much. We even hadcasual Fridays which were the best! I also loved

how the program incorporated many fun activities;we went to see Beauty and the Beast at the NJPAC,we went on a scavenger hunt in NYC, and builtbikes for kids who are a part of the “AIDS ResourceFoundation for Children.” I really love the workenvironment at Prudential which is why I am soeager to come back.

What were the most valuable skills yougained?

Throughout my summer, I gained many new valu-able skills. Being only a freshman at the time of myinternship, I am grateful that I was able to get ahead start on my career and get to experience whatit is really like to work in a big company businessenvironment such as Prudential. I was also able toperfect my skills in Excel, PowerPoint and workwith a team, which are all crucial skills to master inthe business world.

What are your career goals and job searchstrategies?

I hope to become very successful in my financecareer and I aspire to become an important asset toa company and make a difference. But the mostimportant thing for me is that I hope to love my joband what I do every day. My number one job searchstrategy would have to be networking. I reallybelieve that networking could make a big differencein a person’s job search. I also believe that a personshould look for a job or an internship at a companythat is a good match for them. I believe Prudentialis a place for me and I could definitely see myselfworking there after I graduate.

Victoria Kozhevnikov

An interview with Victoria Kozhevnikov of PRUDENTIAL:

Intern SpotlightCAREER OPPORTUNITIESFOR MAJORS IN...

by Chrystal McArthur

There is one primary concern of students deciding on a major: Whatcareer possibilities are related to specific majors? In this day ofincreasing costs for a college education, students and parents want tobe sure that their investment of time, hard work, and money will leadto a meaningful job and career.

The Career Services staff helps students learn about career opportu-nities as they relate to individual skills and interests, previous workexperience, and academic majors.

We offer workshops such as “Choosing a Major,” as well as panels ofspeakers discussing careers. We also encourage you to take advan-tage of our “Rutgers Online Career Planning Site.” This site enablesyou to identify your interests, skills, and values, and then relate themto Rutgers majors and jobs obtained by Rutgers graduates with thosemajors.

Another valuable resource is our series of Career Opportunities forMajors in… profiles. Each profile describes the major from a careerperspective and lists typical employers and sample job titles. There’salso a list of actual positions obtained by Rutgers graduates. Our“career opportunities” series includes 77 profiles covering 86 Rutgersmajors!

Copies are available at the 46 College Avenue office and at careerser-vices.rutgers.edu. To access the profiles click on “College Majorsand Careers” under Quick Links. Whether you’re deciding on a majoror planning your career, we encourage you to pick up one or moreprofiles as you explore career options.

Chrystal McArthur is a senior associate director of Career Services at 46College Avenue.

The One Question to Ask Every Interviewer

The opportunity for you to ask a question often comes only at the endof the interview. In fact, you are typically offered the chance when theinterview is over: “Are there any questions that I can answer for you?”However, there is a question you should ask every interviewer as earlyas possible during the course of the interview: “Can you tell me aboutthe position and the type of person you are seeking?”

Properly positioned, this question can provide you with your singlegreatest opportunity for understanding more about the job and yourability to fill the role. The answer can show you the specific areas ofneed you should address during the course of the interview. So it isimportant to inject this question into the interview as early as possible.You can do this with an “out-take” question. As you finish an answer,use it as a lead to your question. Be careful not to use this technique asan attempt to control the interview. You merely need to use this tech-nique to inject this critical question.

For example, in answering the question “What do you know about ourcompany?” you can answer directly with what you know about the com-pany - you have done your research, right? Then state that you do notknow as much about the specific position. Turn your answer into theout-take question: “Can you tell me more about the position and thetype of person you are seeking?”

Find the strategic opportunity to inject this question as early as possi-ble in the process. Then, as appropriate, frame your answers aroundwhat they are seeking in the person to fill the position. Stay within prac-tical bounds in directing your answers, yet keep in mind the perspec-tive of the interviewer, and seek to meet their needs for the position.You will be further ahead in the interview than if you merely take shotsin the dark, hoping for your answers to magically hit the mark.

Content written by Brian Krueger, President, CollegeGrad.com, Inc.Copyright 2004 CollegeGrad.com, Inc. Used by permission of the author and publisher. Additional entry level career information is available atwww.CollegeGrad.com

CAREER TIP OF THE MONTH

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The popular social network, Facebook, provides opportunities to helpyou with your job search…but if you’re not careful, it could hurt yourchances at job search success. It has become a completely public net-work, and while you may enjoy using this site for social purposes, yoursense of privacy might not be all that secure.

Employers now use Facebook as a tool for gathering background infor-mation on job and internship candidates. Many use recent graduatesor interns who work for their organization to search for information onprospective candidates. Employers have always performed back-ground checks on candidates. But now students have conveniently cre-ated public profiles on social networking sites that help employers lookfor “red flags” to nix candidates before they have a chance to get theirfoot in the door or even after one or two successful interviews.

Many students never consider that employers may judge them onmore than just a resume. While a Facebook profile may be a greatresource for meeting people and finding others with common inter-ests, employers may think very differently. For some students, theironline social persona undermines the professional persona as por-trayed in their resumes. Students who post inappropriate content onFacebook will prompt employers to ask, “What kind of judgment doesthis candidate have?” Students with otherwise ideal job qualificationscan give the impression of being unprofessional.

While Facebook can have negative consequences, it also has positiveuses for job search or networking purposes. Some students have start-ed to use it as a second resume or a networking tool to meet others andgain valuable career information. Facebook profiles which closely mir-ror students’ resumes create the image employers are seeking.

Review your Facebook profile from an outsider’s perspective. Do youwant to portray this image of yourself to the public? You should alsopay attention to privacy settings - you can limit these so that only cer-tain users can see your profile.

There are potential risks associated with Facebook. But if used wisely,it is a great tool for networking, gaining information, sharing experi-ences, meeting new people, and showing your professional side.

SOCIAL NETWORKINGSITES: THE TWO SIDESOF FACEBOOK

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EXPLORING THE RUTGERS INTERNSHIP

AND CO-OP PROGRAM

By: Michelle Tong ‘12

On September 28, 2011 Career Services hosted its first EmployerAppreciation Breakfast for employers that have sponsored one or moreinterns through the Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program. The eventbrought together Career Services staff and employers, from partici-pating organizations, to discuss key trends in internships, the mutualbenefits of internships, and the key issue of paid versus unpaid, creditversus non-credit internships. Guest speakers included John Warner,assistant district director of the U.S Department of Labor--Wage andHour Division, and Marta Pateiro Rutgers ’09, campus recruiter andmanager of Prudential’s summer internship program. The morningwas also dedicated to showcasing the rapid growth of the RutgersInternship and Co-op Program (RICP) since the fall of 2008.

Today’s internships come in different styles, target a variety of majors, andvary by industry, compensation, and credit requirements. Students who arenot yet eligible to participate in a departmental internship, or just want toexplore career options outside of their major have a great opportunity toearn credit through RICP from the School of Arts and Sciences. As notedby Tammy Samuels, assistant director of internship programs, RICP start-ed with just 29 students and now has grown to over 600 participants in itsfirst three years. The number of participating employers continues to growas well in both the public and private sectors throughout the tri-state.

Students have the option of completing a 3-credit internship or a 6-credit co-op course that coincides with their position. One of the manyadvantages of RICP is the fact that credits may be earned even if theinternship is also paid. In order to be eligible to participate, studentsmust have a cumulative 2.75 GPA and have completed 30 credits (12credits at Rutgers if a transfer student). Students must also present ver-ifiable proof of their internship or co-op, subject to approval, and applybefore the beginning of the semester in which they are interning.

Put your skills to the test, gain valuable professional experience, estab-lish relationships with potential employers, and kick off your journeytowards a successful career!

Learn more about the Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program by goingto http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/rutgers_internship.shtml

Michelle Tong is a Rutgers University student majoring in communication. Shecurrently serves as a Career Services communication and journalism intern.

Did You Know?You have to try CareerShift! It’s an amazing job hunting and career management site. Go to careerservices.rutgers.edu.

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