In This IssueNavigating Your Internship SearchCareer Days ADWhere RU Headed?

Staff DirectoryAsk the Career CounselorFrom Career ServicesFeb. EventsRICP AD

Alumni Success StoryFaculty Advice ColumnJob Search in Today’s Job Market

Employer SpotlightInternship SpotlightCareer Day AD

Vector Marketing Corp. AD

How to Handle a Salary RequestCareer Services InboxCareer Knight ADRU Interested in Dance?Success Strategies AD

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Vaibhav Sharma ‘16 Jason Crow ‘14

Joie DeRitis ‘15

Bryannah Fearon ‘14Yaritza Waddell ‘15

I chose to major in finance and computer sciencebecause they interest me and I feel they may lead to astable career path. I knew I wanted to do somethingrelated to business but not exactly what. Taking differ-ent classes to figure out exactly what you want to do is agood way to decide.

I'm an accounting major in the Business School andI'm also pursuing a film certificate with MasonGross School of the Arts. My advice would be topick a major that will help you do what you want todo, but will also help you learn knowledge that willbe useful no matter what you do in life.

I knew that I wanted to be a psychology majorsince I took a class in that subject during highschool. When I study for my psychology classesit feels more like I'm reading an interesting book.I think that's really important when picking amajor; you need to enjoy it.

I chose a major based on what is most importantto me and what I love to do everyday. I want acareer where I can wake up and want to go toeveryday. I know I’ve found that in exercise sci-ence and sports studies.

I picked social work because I genuinely have a passion foraccepting, loving, and helping other people. I chose theateras well because I truly believe that art can be such a pow-erful force in people's lives, especially young people. Findwhat makes your heart feel happy, what makes you over-whelm with passion and excitement, and go for it.

I decided to be an engineer because I like learningabout our universe and the science behind things wesee and use everyday. For students deciding on theirmajor, I'd say don't turn away from a choice becauseyou think it'll be too difficult. Choose something youreally want to learn about.

What are your college major and career plans?

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Darshil Bhavsar ‘14

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You have probably heard about thebenefits of internships and co-ops—career exploration, work experience,skills development, a foot in the doorwith an employer, building yourresume, and possibly generating someincome. Whether you plan to enter thejob market directly after college or con-tinue your studies in graduate school,it’s critical to use your time at Rutgersstrategically. Securing an internship ispart of this plan. Below we’ve outlinedanswers to important questions aboutinternships and how you can effective-ly navigate your search.

WHAT EXACTLY IS ANINTERNSHIP ? An internship is a carefully moni-tored work experience where a stu-dent has intentional learninggoals/objectives and reflects activelyon what he/she is learning through-out the experience. The work can bepart-time or full-time and will typical-ly last one semester or the summer.It may or may not relate to yourmajor, can be paid or unpaid, and mayor may not be for credit.

On the other hand, a co-op is a full-time, six-month experience. Co-opsare always paid and may be for cred-it. It’s important to realize that thetime commitment for a co-op is muchlonger than an internship. Rememberthis when considering your options.

CAN RUTGERS HELP ME FINDAN INTERNSHIP?Yes! Rutgers Career Services is a greatplace to start, and right now is the per-fect time to begin looking ahead forsummer opportunities. In general, youshould begin searching at least onesemester in advance of when you wantto complete an internship.

Schedule an appointmentUsing your CareerKnight account,

begin by setting up a 30 minuteappointment with a career counselorto develop your internship searchstrategy at either of our offices: 46College Avenue or the Busch Cam-pus Center.

Stop by during drop-in hoursNo appointment necessary, drop-inhours are ideal for a quick resumecritique. They are offered Mondaysand Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:30 inthe Busch Campus Center, and Tues-days and Thursdays from 1:00 to 3:30at 46 College Avenue.

Use CareerKnightCareerKnight is our online internshipand job search portal just for Rutgersstudents and alumni! There is a vari-ety of employers and opportunitiesavailable to you. While there you canupload your resume and search foractive internship listings as well ason-campus interviews.

P ar ticipate in an internshipsearch workshopCheck out our calendar of events forworkshops on finding and applyingfor internships, including “All AboutInternships” and “How to Land YourDream Internship.”

Attend a career dayWe offer 12 career days throughoutthe academic year. These events allowyou to connect with employers directly– just be sure to prepare beforehand.(Hint: your career counselor can helpyou!) Upcoming career days include:NJ Diversity - February 15; Education -February 22; Big East - March 15; Sci-ence, Nonprofit and Government -April 5; NJ Collegiate - May 30.

WHAT ADDITIONALRESOURCES SHOULD I USE?In addition to using Rutgers CareerServices, make sure you take a diver-

sified approach to finding an intern-ship. Don’t use just one method; usea variety of tactics to maximize yourstrategy. Listed below are someother resources you can explore:

NetworkingConsistently rated as the #1 way to finda job, this should be a critical part ofyour strategy. Check with your academ-ic department for leads. Develop yournetwork of friends, parents of friends,relatives, recent graduates, neighbors,professors, Rutgers staff, supervisors,and colleagues. Ask them for leads (nota job). Utilize your connections with stu-dent organizations and associations atRutgers. Find Career Services on Face-book and Twitter. Join the RutgersAlumni LinkedIn group and networkwith over 20,000 members.

Research opportunitiesResearch experience is an excellentform of experiential learning that willprovide you with skills employersdesire. In fact, you can take advantageof research opportunities right here atRutgers. To explore your options goto rutgers.edu and click on “research.”

Explore career-related web linksThere are many websites devoted tointernship listings. A few include:Jerseyintern.com, Internships.com,Biospace.com/jobs, Usa-intern-ships.com, CareerShift.com, andmany more.

CAN I GET ACADEMIC CREDITFOR AN INTERNSHIP OR CO-OP?Yes! Listed below are the credit bear-ing internships and co-op programsat Rutgers:

Rutgers Internship and Co-opProgram (RICP)•Earn 3 credits (internship) or 6credits (co-op) from the School ofArts and Sciences

NAVIGATING YOUR INTERNSHIP SEARCH

Finance and Computer Science

•Internships require a minimum of180 hours of work•Co-ops require 6 months (25weeks) of full-time work•To participate, you must have com-pleted 30 credits and have a 2.75cumulative GPA (minimum of 12credits if a transfer student) •You do not have to be an SAS stu-dent to participate•http://careerservices.rutgers.ed

u/rutgers_internship.shtml

Engineering Co- op P rogram•Earn 6 credits from the School ofEngineering•Work assignments are full-timefor 6 months•All positions are paid

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This issue of “Careers” has something for every-one. For juniors, sophomores, and first-year stu-dents, our articles list a number of resources foryou to consider as you plan your search for intern-ship and co-op experiences. Students seekingsummer internships should register forCareerKnight and submit resumes to employersthat will be interviewing intern candidates on cam-pus in February and March. CareerKnight is alsoyour source for other internship postings. Seniorsshould also utilize CareerKnight for on-campusinterviews and online job openings.

Did you know that if you secure an internship orco-op position for this summer or fall, you cangain three or six credits through the School of

Arts & Sciences? Check out the Rutgers Intern-ship and Co-op Program, co-sponsored by SASand Career Services. Log on to careerser-vices.rutgers.edu and look for the link under“Quick Links.” You do not need to be an SASstudent to participate in the program.

We encourage fi rst and second-year studentsto read about our programs and servicesspecifically geared to them. We invite a ll stu-dents to attend our New Jersey DiversityCareer Day on February 15 in the RutgersStudent Center, and students focusing oncareers in education to attend our EducationCareer Day on February 22 in the RutgersStudent Center.

From Career Services

Hello:I had an internship in the sum-mer with a financial servicescompany. I did not obtain theinternship through Rutgers. Iwas called by the company tocome in for an interview after arecruiter saw my resume online.I am still interning there now,and I wanted to know how I goabout getting credits for this

internship since it is unpaid. Ihave been interning there sinceJune, and I expect I will until Igraduate. Can you please let meknow of the requirements?

Dear Rutgers Student:Thanks for your inquiry. You canapply for the Rutgers Internshipand Co-op Program and earnthree credits during the next

Ask the Career Counselor

semester for 180 hours of workand the completion of an onlinecourse, consisting of several jour-nal entries and some assignments.For details and an application, logon to careerservices.rutgers.eduand click on “Rutgers Internshipand Co-op Program” under “QuickLinks.” We hope to see you in oneof our internship sections in anupcoming semester.

Career Services offers over 100 career programs duringthe fall and spring semesters.

Did You Know?

Faculty Advice Column

Names: Jared Ringel and MikeSheffer

Years of graduation andmajors: May 2011, Political Sci-ence; May 2011, InformationTechnology and Informatics

Position and Company:Founders of First Dynamic Website

1 . What aspect of your job do you enjoy themost? The least?Together, Mike and I operate FirstDynamic.com, a web-site design and mobile application development compa-ny. We design and develop custom websites for smalland medium-sized businesses across the United States.We are thrilled to be able to help companies rangingfrom startups and first business ideas, to 10-15 year oldcompanies that are looking to create their first websiteor save money on their existing website. We also dointernet marketing, SEO, social media, and more.

Our least enjoyable part about our job is not beingable to service all of the businesses that need ourhelp. We know that so many website owners areoverpaying for their monthly and annual fees, andit’s what keeps First Dynamic reaching more busi-ness owners to help them save money.

2 . What do you think is the most valuable skillthat someone should have if they want to be inyour position?If you want to be an entrepreneur, you need a fewkey skills that will allow you to succeed. Persever-ance – you must remain consistent in your efforts.Difficulties and hard times cannot discourage you.Communicate – In order to be an effective entre-preneur you must learn to communicate effectivelywith your business members, as well as the publicwhen you meet people at networking events. Finan-cial knowledge – you must understand the eco-nomics of business to determine whether your oper-ation is moving on a path towards sustainability andsuccess or if you must pivot and find a new direction.Passion - it is important to love what you do. SinceMike and I are comfortable living and breathing ourbusiness, the long hours and hard work are enjoy-able. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happinessis the key to success. If you love what you are doing,you will be successful.” - Albert Schweitzer

3 . What do you think made you successful?There are several key factors that have helped uscreate a successful business in 18 months. First, weowe a thank you to the Rutgers EntrepreneurialSociety. Being a member of the society providedus with an opportunity to appear on Fox NewsChannel – The Glenn Beck Program. We were inthe national spotlight for our business model anddetermination to create our own jobs and helpsmall businesses in America. Next, we are gratefulfor the overwhelming support we received fromour family and friends, expert advisors, and fellowalumni that have supported our business sinceinception. Finally, we thank Rutgers University forplacing Mike and I on the same dorm floor inClothier freshman year 2007. With all of these fac-tors and a lot of hard work, we were able to createFirst Dynamic Website.

4 . What advice can you give students who haveplans for grad school or looking for a jobstraight out of college? I would tell them to talk to an entrepreneur beforemaking a decision. We have been fortunateenough to speak with several of the best andbrightest entrepreneurs in America today. Theconsensus is that graduate school may not beworth the money when you can earn that knowl-edge through practical experiences as an entre-preneur. If you have an idea that you came up within college, don’t be afraid to take the risk, and def-initely speak to an entrepreneur about the viabili-ty. Mike and I welcome anyone who would likeopinions regarding entrepreneurship to contactus at: Jared@FirstDynamic.com. We are alwayslooking to help Rutgers alumni on their path tosuccess, so email us. If you can’t find a job thatmakes you happy, create your own.

5 . How has Career Services helped you alongthe path towards where you are right now?Career services of fered many opportunities dur-ing our junior and senior years to find intern-ships and jobs with some of the best organiza-tions in New Jersey and New York City. If youare looking for a job, definitely check out thecareer days and online resources fromCareerKnight. Also, we recommend attendingthe Rutgers Entrepreneurship Day each springto find out the latest from Rutgers Universityand renowned entrepreneurs.

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Jared Ringel

& Mike Sheffer

Alumni Success StoryLeonard Hamilton,

Professor, Psychology

1) What advice can you give to students

who are not sure of their major?

This depends a lot on their status:For first-year students, not being sure of themajor is a good thing. Too often, students gettrapped into some concept of a major ("I want tobe a doctor" or "I want to go into business") way

too early, often as a result of parental pressure. This tends to blindstudents to other more viable options. One of the best things to hap-pen to Rutgers in a long time has been the newly revised SAS curricu-lum-- the Signature Courses, Byrne Family Seminars, and other spe-cial programs immediately put the incoming students into an environ-ment of exploration, a place where they can get new information aboutdisciplines they may never have considered.

As students get to the end of their second year, they really need to benarrowing their decision about the major or they will not have ade-quate time to take advantage of special opportunities within theirmajor. As the Director of Advising in Psychology, I have seen a fairlydramatic increase in double majors as students find they can pursuea couple of different areas of interest, and sometimes students’ inter-ests lie at the border of two different disciplines. When studentsexpress a passion for one major but think they should really choose adifferent major, I always advise them to go with their passion. By farthe biggest benefit of higher education is the possibility of entering acareer that can be exciting and fulfilling for a lifetime-- it is really sadto see people 20 years into their careers who may have acquiredwealth but hate to go to work every day.

2) What suggestions do you have for students debating between

graduate school and work?

If it is a debate, students should look for a job. Graduate school isvery demanding and requires full energy and enthusiasm-- you can'tphone it in. A couple of decades ago, students almost always wentdirectly from college into graduate school, and it was risky to take ayear or two off. Now, perhaps because some of the demands aregreater, it is fairly common for students to work for a year or two, per-haps volunteering in areas related to their graduate interests, andthen applying to graduate programs.

3) What skills will students develop as a psychology majors?

Psychology majors have excellent skills. They are trained to thinkcritically about evidence, they know how to solve problems, organizedata, and design experiments. They also learn people skills and candesign programs based on an understanding of human behavior.Importantly, they also understand themselves and their own behavior,enabling them to make better decisions about their health, their fami-lies, and their work. I often tell students that the psychology major islike the owner's manual for their car-- it tells them how things workand how to fix things when they go wrong.

4) What career path can you take with this major?

The bachelor's degree in psychology typically does not prepare stu-dents to pursue a career as a psychologist. But the wide range ofskills makes them competitive in the marketplace with jobs in theservice area, as entrepreneurs, sales and marketing, research posi-tions, data analysts, and so on.

Many of our majors are interested in counseling in either a clinicalsetting or private practice. The typical route in this area is to pursuethe Masters in Social Work, which prepares them to be a licensedcounselor. Masters degrees can also prepare students to becomeschool psychologists. Finally, a doctoral level degree in counselingmay be obtained through a PsyD. program. Masters programs typi-cally require two years for completion and the PsyD program aboutfive years. The traditional higher degree is the Ph.D., which preparesstudents for an academic/research career. These programs typicallyrequire five to six years for completion.

5) What can students do to increase their chances of finding a

job or internship?

I have a simple answer to that, contact the Rutgers Career Servicesprogram! That is the best place to get professional advice and stu-dents should start early in their academic careers to begin this plan-ning process. Within the psychology department, we also offer credit-bearing internships during the academic year through a competitiveapplication process.

More generally, it is important for students to begin to think like pro-fessionals in their chosen field. Successful students do much morethan simply completing 120 credits. They see the courses in theirchosen major as an integrated package of material that is furtherinterrelated to the other courses they take in completing their liberalarts requirements. When students are fully engaged in their educa-tion they love their coursework and are constantly seeking new waysto improve their understanding of their discipline. Employers are pret-ty good at spotting these individuals.

Leonard Hamilton

Despite the current economy, witha game plan, a goal, and somehard work, there is a good chancethat you will find a position. Hereare several tips for today’s job mar-ket, whether you’re seeking a full-time job or internship:

1 . CareerKnight— The Rutgerson-campus interviewing and jobposting program. We expect over150 companies to visit campus torecruit this year, representing arange of industries. You can con-duct all aspects of the pre-inter-view process online, includingreading job descriptions, submit-ting resumes, finding out if youhave been selected for an inter-view, and scheduling your inter-views. CareerKnight posted over3,000 jobs and internships fromover 1,000 employers last year. Wereceive an average of 20 new jobsevery business day. It’s a greatsource for full-time jobs, co-ops,internships, and part-time jobs.

Action Step: Visit the CareerServices website at careerser-vices.rutgers.edu; click on“Student Login to CareerKnight”at least once a week.

2 . Career Days—Attend theNJ Diversity Career Day on Fri-day, February 15 from 10:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the RutgersStudent Center. Login to“CareerKnight” from our web-site two weeks in advance to seewho will attend. This event isopen to all students.

Action Step: Review the list ofparticipating employers twoweeks prior to the event, andresearch them through theirwebsite. Come early on Febru-ary 15 to get an edge on the com-petition. Dress professionallyand bring your resume.

3 . Employer Information Ses-sions and Open Houses—Make personal contact withrecruiters on campus and begin tobuild key relationships with hiringorganizations. Most sessions arein the Busch Campus Center orRutgers Student Center.

Action Step: Visit the CareerServices website at careerser-vices.rutgers.edu; click on“Student Login to CareerKnight.”Click on “Events.”

4 . Networking—A must! Tapinto your own personal networkand the online Rutgers network.P ersonal Network—Make alist of 10 people with full-timejobs. They might be relatives,neighbors, former supervisors,professors, etc. Alumni CareerNetwork—Utilize this database,available online via the CareerServices website, which listsRutgers alumni by their majorand career field. All membershave expressed an interest inproviding career advice. Also,join the R utgers AlumniLinkedIn group to networkwith over 20,000 members! Cur-rent students will be acceptedinto the group.

Action Step: Call or email yourcontacts. Ask them how theygot their jobs, what they likeand dislike about their jobs,and how you should conductyour job search.

A final note: Stay flexible andremain open to different possibil-ities. Think about part-time jobsor volunteer assignments to getyour foot in the door.

Job Search Tips in Today’s Job Market

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Student name: RachelFucheckMajor: Visual Ar tsYear of graduation: 2 0 1 5

• Where did you work andwhat were your mainresponsibilities? I worked with Vector Mar-keting. I started as an inde-pendent sales representa-

tive presenting the Cutco Cutlery product linethrough in-home appointments that I arranged.Throughout the summer my responsibilitieswere to set my own appointments, networkwith people, serve customers in a one-on-onesetting, and manage my own time and work.Due to my exemplary work, I was promoted toassistant manager in my local of fice, where Ihad the opportunity to help mentor and coachnew representatives so that they could learnhow to grow their own businesses and find suc-cess. As a certified field trainer, representa-tives would come with me and observe while Iconducted demonstrations with customers.

• How did you get your internship? In early May when I returned home from school,I received a letter in the mail about the position. Itseemed like a great opportunity with a chance forgreat pay. I scheduled an interview that day andreally connected with the manager. I’m a naturallyconfident person so working with Vector camenaturally to me and was an awesome experience.

• What did you like best about your internship? The best part of my internship experience was work-ing with great people! I’ll take the experiences andskills I’ve gained with me forever. Not only have Imade lasting relationships with strong individuals,but they’ve also helped me challenge myself person-ally and professionally to grow and strive for success.With everything, we get out of it what we put into it.

• What were the benefits of your internship?I am confident that when I graduate with a degreefrom Rutgers, the extensive experience and skillsI gained during my time with Vector will set meapart from my peers. The ability to communicateeffectively is extremely important. Vector helpedme master that skill.

• What are your career goals and jobsearch strategy? My dream after college is to use my Vector expe-rience and my background in visual arts/art his-tory to go into exhibition or curatorial work. Ilove to work independently and creatively, but Ifeel rewarded when I’m leading and workingwith others. This spring break, I’ll be training torun my own Vector Marketing branch office dur-ing the summer of 2013, as a college student. Asthe manager, I will decide who will join my salesteam and train hundreds of students like myself.Having the opportunity to run a business and bein control of every aspect of my business, all thewhile impacting the futures of my own represen-tatives will be quite a challenge; however I’mexcited and grateful for the opportunity.

Rachel Fucheck

An interview with Rachel Fucheck, Vector Marketing

Internship Spotlight

Title: Northeast Region Campus RecruitingManager

• What skills does your company seek innew hires for full-time or internship oppor-tunities?As one of the largest recruiters of college stu-dents in North America, we provide all of thenecessary training, so prior experience is notrequired. Managers are looking for those whoare willing to work hard, to step outside of their

comfort zone, and have a great attitude. The hands-on professionalexperience that our reps get selling Cutco with Vector is unparal-leled. As a direct sales company, our sales representatives workwith us as independent contractors, which is what allows for theincredible flexibility. Where else could college students have theopportunity to create their work schedules around the rest of theirlives or run their own businesses for the summer with the supportof a corporation?

• What is special about working for your company?The Vector culture is unique. We’re like one big family – becomingfriends, hanging out together after team meetings, and just havingtons of fun together. Conferences are great opportunities to contin-ue learning but they are also an absolute blast! Our unofficial mottois “Work hard, play hard” and we certainly live by that!

In many sales organizations, those who are excelling tend to keeptheir techniques to themselves – but at Vector our top sales reps arealways sharing what has helped them succeed and will even mentorand coach other reps to help them improve. To succeed, we mustfirst help others succeed – something we truly believe.

Between classes, extracurricular activities, and socializing – collegestudents are busy! The beauty of selling Cutco with Vector is thatno one is going to tell you when you have to work – YOU decide. Sothat means no missing out on big social events OR being exhaustedat class because you were scheduled to work late the previous night.Representatives decide when, where, and how often they work. Thatmeans if you need to work a lot this week (and earn a lot) – you can!Or if it’s finals time, representatives can simply choose to take a fewweeks off – and then pick up again when they are ready.

• What can a student expect to learn during an internship at yourcompany?While Vector does not have a formal internship program, we’ve hadmany students receive internship credit from their schools for theirwork with Vector. The learning possibilities are endless – self-disci-pline, work-ethic, financial savvy, time-management, interpersonalskills, and general business skills are just some of the intangibles ourrepresentatives gain from their time with Vector. Unlike a typicalhourly position – Vector reps have direct control over how much moneythey make. The more they work (and more efficiently) – the higher theincome. It’s all in your hands – that’s what’s so cool about it!

• When are you scheduled to be on campus?We are on campus running informational tables a few times eachsemester. Be on the lookout for an announcement that we are goingto be on campus accepting applications.

• What type of questions can a student expect during aninterview with your company? Are they behavioral-based?During a Vector interview, managers typically ask about previouswork experience, interests, and goals after graduation. While wewant to hear how students believe that the experience they can gainwith Vector will help them in the future – attitude and a positive atti-tude are also very important to joining our team.

• What is the best way to find out more about your company?We are everywhere!www.vectormarketing.comwww.facebook.com/vector.marketing.corp@CampusVector #skillsforlifeAs always, anyone on campus can reach out to me as the region’sCampus Recruiting ManagerPhone: 267-880-1750Email: smailey@cutco.com

Sarah Mailey

An interview with Sarah Mailey,Vector Marketing

EmployerSpotlight

The Career Services website attracted over 700,000 visits from January to December. Visit careerservices.rutgers.edu today for helpwith choosing a major/career, finding internships/full-time jobs, planning for graduate school, and more!

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When an employer requests asalary history, many job seekersfind themselves at a loss. Youdon't want to price yourself out ofa job, but you don't want theemployer to offer less than thegoing rate for the position.

So what's the right answer?

• Don't include salary history onyour resume.

• Handle the request at the end ofyour cover letter. First, highlightyour skills, experience, and inter-est in the position-information thatis far more important to your con-sideration as a candidate.

• Respond to the question posi-tively without giving a specificamount. (Example: "I'm earningin the mid-30s.")

• Say "salary is negotiable."

• If you know the market valuefor the position and for someonewith your skills and background,

How to Handle aSalary Request

CareerKnight posted over 3,000 jobsand internships from over 1,000

employers last year.

Did You Know?

give a $3,000-$5,000 range. (Usethe free NACE Salary Calculatorto find an appropriate range.)

• Be prepared to respond to thisquestion in an interview. Carry alist of your positions in reversechronological order, includingthe name of the company, yourtitle, a synopsis of your duties,and, lastly, a general compensa-tion amount (e.g. mid-30s).

• Don't lie about your salary his-tory. Employers may verifysalary history through referencechecks.

Salar y requests are dif ficultfor all job searchers to handle,not just new college grads. Thekey is to shift the focus, polite-ly but firmly, from what youmade in the past to competitivecompensation for the positionyou want.

Courtesy of the National Associa-tion of Colleges and Employers,copyright holder, www.naceweb.org.

Dear Career Services:

The CareerKnight resume builder helped me create agood resume, covering all the important details. Work-shops like “Landing Your Dream Job” and “How to Get anInternship” helped me understand the nuances of gettinga job.

Nakul

Career Services Inbox

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In today’s competitive job hunt, it’sno longer what you know, but whoyou know that can land you thatdream job or internship. Sure, youcan polish up your resume, writean exceptional cover letter, andpractice answering interview ques-tions in front of a mirror, but whatelse can you do that will really helpmake you stand out? The explo-sion of social media (Facebook,MySpace, and Twitter) has madeits way to the professional worldwith LinkedIn. Think of a “cleanedup” version of Facebook whereusers create professional profileshighlighting their work experi-ences, education, leadership activi-ties, and accomplishments.

According to Rutgers careercounselor, Scott Borden,LinkedIn is essential for build-ing a “personal, digital brand”that goes well beyond having aclean resume and cover letter.LinkedIn has the power to bringcontacts to users through a vari-ety of different networks andconnections. A common mis-conception is that LinkedIn isonly used for those who are

looking for a full-time job. How-ever, it’s never too early to startdeveloping your profile. Takeadvantage of LinkedIn as youprogress through college. Cre-ate an account, and build on itto start networking now! Even ifyou just want to learn moreabout a particular industry, ornetwork your way to a summerjob or internship, LinkedIn canhelp direct you to professionalswho are already in the field.Who knows, maybe those con-nections will be the key whenyou are looking for a full-timeposition down the road. Youwill be better prepared by mak-ing connections, gaining career-related information, and joiningprofessional groups thatLinkedIn can offer.

Once you get started on LinkedIn,join the Rutgers University AlumniGroup and start networking withover 20,000 Scarlet Knights!Schedule an appointment (onlinevia your CareerKnight account)with a career counselor to learnmore about developing yourLinkedIn profile!

Social Networking Meetsthe Professional World

The 5 most popular study abroaddestinations for US students are:

United Kingdom, Italy, Spain,France, and China. For moreinformation, click on “Going

Global” from the Career Serviceshome page.

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•You must have completed 90credits and have a 2.5 GPA•http : //www. soe. r u tgers . ed u /oaa/coop

School of Environmental and Bio-logical Sciences (SEBS)•Earn 3 credits (internship) or 6credits (co-op)•Work assignments are 160 hoursfor internships and 6 months full-time for co-ops•You must have completed 24 cred-its, including at least 12 at SEBSand 6 the previous semester, andhave a 2.0 GPA•http : //sebssp in . ru tgers . ed u /

School of Ar ts and Sciences Col-lege Internship Program•Earn 1 e-credit•http://sasundergrad.rutgers.edu/forms/internship-application

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Rutgers Business School•Earn 3 or 6 credits•http://business.rutgers.edu/undergrad-new-brunswick/academic-programs/interns-co-ops

Academic Department Programs•You may be able to obtain creditthrough your academic department•Ask about internship, research, andindependent study options

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THEINTERNSHIP INTERVIEW?1. Pick up a free Career Services guide ineither of our offices to prepare for com-mon behavioral and traditional questions2. Schedule a mock interview with acareer counselor3. Research the company4. Dress for the interview in a businesssuit and arrive at least 15 minutes early5. Follow up with a thank you email or letter

I GOT AN OFFER! NOW WHAT?Think of your internship as a 12-weekjob interview. Listed below are a few

helpful hints for making the most outof your opportunity:1, Take initiative and always ask howyou can help, even if some projectsare outside of your specific area2. Focus on learning and contribut-ing to the organization when youarrive on the job 3. Bring a positive attitude to your work,even if it is not exactly what you expected4. Demonstrate your value to theorganization; this may lead to greaterresponsibilities and possibly a full-time offer5. Network with supervisors, col-leagues, managers, and other internswhile there, and stay in touch afterthe internship concludes

For more answers to your intern-ship questions schedule an appoint-ment with a career counselor usingyour CareerKnight account; visitour website athttp://careerservices.rutgers.eduor email internships@echo.rutgers.edu

Good luck!