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Have you given thought to what you will be doing after you graduate? It’s a very competitive market so if you plan to enter the work force, you should add a few out of classroom experiences such as study abroad, research, community service and internships to complement your academic coursework.

A common theme in any entry level job search is the difficulty in finding a first position without experience. It’s a “catch 22” that you’ve no doubt heard: you can’t get a job without experience, and you can’t get experience without a job. When the time comes for you to graduate, an internship or co-op could be your key to bridging that gap. Internships = Experiential Learning

What is Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning enables students to learn in practical ways by doing concrete things, while reflecting on and analyzing these experiences. It allows students to learn things not taught in conventional curricula, and it narrows the gap between the world of the university and the world of work.

Various experiences can help students confirm or choose a major, prepare for graduate or professional study, and find a job by giving them first-hand experience in a particular field of interest. These experiences are commonly known as the following: study abroad, internships, co-ops, and undergraduate research, all of which complement students’ academic experience.

Are you unsure of how to get started with your internship search? Take some time to view the All About Internships. (webinar hyperlink to be inserted)


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The Office of Career Services at Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers the following employment services to students and alumni of Rutgers University: CareerKnight (on-campus interviewing; students only), career fairs, online job postings (through Monster), a resume database, internship services and employer information sessions.

Career Services makes every effort to gauge the integrity and professionalism of all employers participating in any of these employment services. However, we are not responsible for the integrity and professionalism of participating employers or for the content of any job posted through Monster or any linked site. Finally, while Career Services encourages employers to maintain professional and ethical recruiting practices and standards, we are not responsible for the hiring or employment practices of any employers that recruit Rutgers students or alumni.

Students and alumni are responsible for researching and assessing the integrity and professionalism of the employers to which they apply and with which they interview. Students and alumni should always be vigilant, responsible and professional when interviewing and accepting employment.

If a student has a problem with any employer, he or she should contact Career Services immediately, and we will take appropriate action with the employer on behalf of the student.


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