Junior Year Action Plan

Pick up a free copy of our Career Services Guide or the online version--a MUST publication for all juniors.
Check our monthly "Events" calendar on our website and attend career panels and other workshops of interest.
Visit the Rutgers Online Career Planning Site. Explore your interests, skills, and values and how they relate to general career options. A brief introductory session with a career counselor is required.
Continue building practical experience through internships, part-time jobs, student activities and volunteer work.
Participate in the on-campus interviewing program, known as "CareerKnight," for summer internships.
Access internships and part-time jobs online by registering with CareerKnight.
Participate in student activities to gain leadership experience and develop your organizational, public speaking, writing and other relevant skills.
Learn about applying to graduate school by attending the Graduate and Professional School Seminar and the Graduate and Professional School Day in the fall.
Attend employer information sessions to learn about and network with key employers,
Speak to professionals in your field of interest through the Alumni Career Network.
Review your career goals and possible graduate school plans with a career counselor.
Have your resume critiqued by a career counselor during drop-in hours.
Attend the Internship Career Day in early February, and check out our other career days from September to May for employers offering internships.
Review CollegeGrad.com's annual survey of the top 500+ entry level employers. It is available on our website, along with hiring numbers by employer.
 
Updated 5/8/08

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