Alumni Networking & Support Group

 

	The events and presentations are designed to assist alumni in all stages of their career development to formulate and reach their specific goals. The sessions will be facilitated by a combination of outside presenters as well as the Career Services counseling staff. If you have career-related concerns and need some guidance or support, the "Networking Group" is for you. Please note that individual counseling is also available to alumni. For further information, or if you have a topic that you would like presented, please contact Chrystal McArthur, Associate Director, Career Services (732-932-7997 or ) or Mark Kerr, Unit Coordinator, Career Services (732-932-7997 or ). "Career Services is dedicated to assisting you with your career goals." The Alumni Networking & Support Group is supported in part by a grant from the Rutgers Alumni Federation
	Program Schedule
	Meet the Career Doctors Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rutgers Student Center, Room 454 (College Ave.) Are you in need of a career check-up? Are you unhappy with your present position or simply want to be more proactive in managing your career? This workshop will assist you with developing a plan by assessing your work/life status. Time will be allotted to discuss your career questions. The Career Doctors are: Scott Borden and Chrystal McArthur. Reserve your spot by calling 732-932-7997. Refreshments Served!
	Teaching Opportunities for the Non-Certified Tuesday, February 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rutges Student Center 411ABC Learn about teaching opportunities via the New Jersey Alternate Route, Independent Schools , Teach For America and others. Sign-up required 732/932 - 7997.
	Speed Networking and Interview Practice with Employers Wednesday, February 21, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Rutgers Student Center 411ABC Participate in this unique and engaging workshop that will allow you to meet a variety of employers and also hone your interview skills. Sign-up required. 732-932-7997.
	Telephone Interviewing Wednesday, March 7, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Rutgers Student Center 410AB How prepared are you to "shine" during a telephone interview? Telephone interviews are now a very common practice. A panel of employer will share strategies to be "a winner" during this type of interview.
	Career Opportunities in Television and Film Tuesday, March 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rutgers Student Center 411ABC A panel of professionals employed in the television and film industries will share strategies for breaking into their fields. Sign-up required. 732-932-7997.
	Career Opportunities in Consulting Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Rutgers Student Center 411AB Attend this panel and learn about the consulting field and how to have successful career as a consultant. Sign-up required. 732-932-7997.
	Alumni Career Night Wednesday, March 14, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Rutgers Student Center Multipurpose Room A career fair for alumni. Consult our homepage for employer participants.
	Career Opportunities in NonProfits Tuesday, April 3, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Rutgers Student Center 411ABC A panel of professional will discuss their work and how they are "doing well by doing good."
	Professional and Dining Etiquette Wednesday, April 4, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. The Rutgers Club Want to learn the nuances of interacting with others in professional settings? Need to learn proper dining etiquette? Attend this four course dining experience and master skills necessary for the interview as well as your professional life. Reservations required. Fee is $25.00 payable in advance. Space is limited. Call 732-932-7997.
	In addition to our Alumni Networking & Support Group, there are several career-related programs and panels sponsored by our office, which might be of interest to you. You can access those by visiting the Events section of our website.
	Thank you very much for your continued interest in, and support of, our Alumni Networking & Support Group meetings. There are a number of very interesting and helpful programs scheduled thus far and we will be planning many more throughout the balance of the academic year. We look forward to your participation and attendance and hope to see you at as many events as possible. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 732-932-7997, ext. 11 or send an email to .