Graduate students may be committed to a career in academia following graduation, or if the job market in a discipline is particularly tight, a job search can be broadened beyond academia.
If the job market in your discipline is particularly tight, you may wish to broaden your job search beyond academia. Here are some steps to consider:
- Schedule an appointment with an experienced career counselor to discuss your job search.
- Attend any Career Services seminars scheduled each semester, especially those geared toward graduate students. See our "Events" calendar for details.
- Pick up a free copy of the Rutgers Career Services Guide. It contains information on resumes and interviewing.
- Attend one or more career days to meet employers, submit resumes and discuss job opportunities.
- Purchase one or more copies of Job Choices, which contain detailed profiles of hundreds of employers seeking university graduates. Available at Career Services for $1.00.
- Conduct research into the job market at any of Career Services' career libraries (46 College Avenue and Busch Campus Center). The "Kilmer Library's Career Collection" may also have some helpful books and articles on computer.
- Visit company and job listing web sites on the Internet. Stop by Career Services for a brochure highlighting top job search sites. Also, see our Career & Job Websites section in this web site.
