Careers 2010-04-06

Your guide to jobs, internships , and graduate school

A Supplement

Office of the Vice-President for Undergraduate EducationPresented by Career Services...Your Link to the Future

In This Issue

Tactics For Rising SeniorsGovt. & Science Career DayWhere Are You Headed?

A Winning Job StrategyFrom The Director’s DeskNJ Collegiate Career Day

Internship Spotlight: CitiQuick Senior SurveyStudent Panel ADCareer Shift AD

Internship Spotlight: EnterpriseCareer Services InboxFrom Campus To CareerCareers In Higher Education AD

Enterprise AD

Dining Etiquette Dinner ADServices For StudentsReciprocity Career ServicesBeyond The Banks

Ask The DirectorOn The Lighter SideDisabilities Awareness ADInternship Co-Op AD

Spring 2010 Events

Trea Cueva ‘11

Grace Kuo ’12 Nadine Younes ‘10

Kevin Mei ’11Amanda Deonandan ’10

I will be taking summer courses as well as shad-owing at hospitals to aid me in preparation formedical school.

I will be interning at a financial investmentgroup to gain experience and knowledge for myfuture career path.

I will be networking and interviewing at variousplaces to secure an internship for next semester.

I will be interning at LIG Insurance working onprojects related to my major and projected careerpath.

I have accepted an offer for an internship position ata township’s Chamber of Commerce.

I am currently waiting on graduate school deci-sions, but if that falls through I will likely look atthe job market and go from there.

Helping you find your direction is what Career Services is all about! Career Services offers a wide range of assistance for all students from first

year through graduate school. This month, Career Services Interns, Kim Gray and Michelle Yen, asked Rutgers students: “What are your career

plans for this summer?” Here’s a sample of how some students responded:

WHERE RU HEADED?

Lawrence Kim ’10Biological Sciences

Finance & Marketing

Public Health

Exercise Science

American Studies

Industrial Engineering

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CLASS OF 2011: TACTICS FOR RISING SENIORSThink about it. Your senior year at Rutgers is just aroundthe corner. You may feel elation; you may feel some trepi-dation and anxiety; or you may feel a combination of excite-ment and concern. The reality is that you have just onemore year to go until you leave the security of friends andthe collegiate environment and take the next significantsteps in your life.

Will you look for a job? Work full time or part time?Attend graduate school? Do volunteer work? Work dur-ing the day and go to graduate school at night? It's not abad idea to begin tossing around some ideas with friends,professors, neighbors, and family members. It's never tooearly to begin the process of "career planning."

What can you do this summer to get ready for your senioryear? Here are tactics for you to consider:

#1 Write your resume:This is the single most important document in your jobsearch. It’s also an excellent exercise and tool if you’replanning to go to graduate school. Write your resume andstop by Career Services to have it critiqued during week-ly "drop-in hours": Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-3:30p.m. at the Busch Campus Center; and Tuesday andThursday at 46 College Ave. from 1:00-3:30 p.m. Ouroffices are open all summer.

#2 Line up a summer job, internship, or volunteer experience: Check out our online internship listings each week. Weexpect over 2,000 internship postings this year, ear-marked for Rutgers students. New internships arrivedaily. Visit our website athttp : //careerservices . ru tgers . edu and click on“Internships” to get started. Register for CareerKnightto gain access to internship listings and visit theRutgers Student Employment website athttp ://studentwork.rutgers.edu for part-time jobs.Finally, see if your academic department has any leads.

#3 Attend our big spring career day:Career days are not just for seniors. The New JerseyCollegiate Career Day on May 26 will have over 150employers, some still looking for summer interns.

#4 Build your personal network over the summer:Talk to lots of people over the summer. Ask them whatthey do, and what they like or dislike about their jobs.Ask their advice on how to find a job. Consult theAlumni Career Network to identify alumni whomajored in your field. The network contains over 1,700Rutgers graduates who are eager and willing to providecareer information and advice. Log on tohttp : //careerservices . ru tgers . edu ; click on“Alumni Career Network.”

#5 Do some reading and research:If you have any spare time over thesummer, visit your local library, theCareer Services libraries in the BCCand at 46 College Avenue, or KilmerLibrar y to research careers andemployers. "Surf the net" to reviewjobs, industry forecasts, and companyprofiles. Another convenient resourceis the Vault Online Career Library,available on our website.

#6 If you're planning to go to gradu-a te school:Open your credentials file by visitingwww.inter folio.com. If you can iden-tify professors who know you wellenough to write a letter of reference,give them recommendation forms tocomplete over the summer. Alsoresearch graduate programs on theinternet. The summer is a great time todo this before you wind up in the midstof another busy fall semester.

#7 Read the Rutgers “Career ServicesGuide”:Career Services has some excellentmaterials for you to read over the sum-mer. Pick up a free Rutgers CareerServices Guide before supplies run out.You can also access the guide throughour website.

#8 Utilize Focus and the Rutgers Online CareerPlanning Site:Identify your interests, skills, and values through these twointeractive sites. See how your personal attributes relate tothe world of work. The Rutgers Online Career Planning Site,designed by our staff, references Rutgers majors and realjobs obtained by Rutgers graduates.

Get an early start. We hope to see you this spring or sum-mer. Our doors will be open!

This issue sponsored by

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By Richard L. White

Our final issue of “Careers” is devoted togetting you ready for the challenges and deci-

sions that lie ahead. Ifyou’re a senior, you mayhave been actively engagedin the job-search process orgraduate school applicationprocess since the fall, and ifyou’re fortunate, you havereceived one or more offersfrom employers or graduateschools. Although theentry-level job market isthe worst since the early

eighties—before you were born!—there is stilla job out there for everyone. You are certainlynot alone if you have experienced a challengingjob search or haven’t even begun your search.

If this is the case, be sure to utilize CareerServices during your final weeks at Rutgersand during the summer. Also mark your cal-endar for our Science and Non-Profit/Government Career Days on April 9

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESKand our grand finale, the New JerseyCollegiate Career Day on May 26.

If you’re a junior, our article, “Class of 2011:Tactics for Rising Seniors,” provides a roadmapfor what you can do this summer and fall to getready for your senior year job or graduateschool search. If you are in your first or secondyear, I encourage you to visit our website tocheck out Focus and our Rutgers Online CareerPlanning Site. Both sites will help you exploreyour interests, skills, and values in the contextof career choices.

If you’re a senior, please fill out our “QuickSenior Survey,” which will arrive soon via email.Let us know your plans for next year. You couldwin one of five $50 American Express gift cards.

Best wishes for a successful conclusion to thespring semester. Career Services will be openall summer. So stop by any office and let usknow how we can assist you.

Dr. Richard White is New Brunswick-wide direc-tor of Career Services

Dr. Richard L. White

Director of Career Services

A Winning Job

Search Strategy

by Peter Vogt, MonsterTRAK Career Coach

You've posted your resume online and even applied

for a few positions. You're also scouring the newspaper

classifieds like crazy, sending off cover letters and

resumes for all the job openings that seem to fit you. Is

there anything else you can do to look for a job?

Absolutely! In fact, the more diverse your job-hunting

strategy, the more effective it's likely to be. Here are

eight tactics you can use to track down job opportuni-

ties:

Contact Professional Organizations in Your Field

National, regional and local professional organiza-

tions exist in great part to help their members with

career development. Many organizations include field-

specific job listings on their websites or in their printed

publications.

Visit Company and Organization Web Sites

Many companies and organizations post their job

openings on their own websites, usually under an

Employment or Career Opportunities link. Many also

have an application process where you post your

resume on their website, which places it in their appli-

cant tracking system.

Apply Directly to Organizations That Interest You

Do you know you want to work specifically for

Company X or Organization Y? If so, send a well-writ-

ten cover letter and your resume directly to the compa-

ny, either to its human resources manager or, often

more effective, to the person who would likely make hir-

ing decisions for the department that interests you. It

isn't always easy to find the right person to get in touch

with; typically, you'll have to do some digging.

Network, Network, Network

Generally the most effective job-hunting approach,

networking is simply talking to people to either track

down helpful personal contacts or learn about job open-

ings that may not necessarily be widely advertised or

advertised at all. Start by talking to your own family,

friends and acquaintances. Let everyone in your life

know you're looking for a job, and give them an idea of

what type of job you want.

Join Professional Associations

If there's a professional organization in your field,

join it and start participating in its meetings and other

events so you can get to know people in your area of

interest. Work with a career counselor to both tap his or

her contacts and learn of alumni who might be able and

willing to lend you a hand in your search. Finally, don't

forget to tap your professors' connections as well.

Participate in Job Fairs

Many cities, particularly large ones, host job fairs at

various locations throughout the year. Most colleges

and universities hold their own job fairs as well, either

individually or in collaboration with other institutions. A

job fair is a rare opportunity to have employers come to

you, so make sure you attend whenever possible.

Use a Placement Agency or Recruiter/Headhunter

There are companies out there that specialize in

helping people find jobs. Some of them even focus on

working with college students and recent college grads.

Maybe one of them can help you. A word of caution,

however: While most organizations receive their fees

from employers (and not you, the job seeker), some will

seek money from you. So be careful, and make sure

you know who's paying the bill.

Consider Temping

Often, by working briefly as a temp for a company,

you can position yourself to be hired for a full-time, per-

manent position that opens up later on. Even if that

doesn't happen, however, temping can help you see

various companies from the inside, meet people in your

field of interest and earn some pretty good money.

The more diverse your job-hunting methods are, the

more opportunities you'll uncover and the greater the

chance is that you'll find, and land, the job you want.

Visit http://careerservices.rutgers.edu for help with

your job search.

Coming Out on the Job: LGBT Issues in the WorkplaceHear Lesbian, Gay, and Transgendered panelists talk abouttheir experiences "coming out" and being "out" at their respec-tive workplaces (present and former) as members of the LGBTcommunity.

April 14, 8-10 pm, SAC, Raritan River Lounge

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Internship Spotlight: CitiAn interview with Arjun Misra, Finance& Economics, 2 0 1 0

Where did you workthis past summer? I completed a 10-weeksummer analyst pro-gram with Citi’sInstitutional ClientGroup (ICG).

How did you get yourinternship? The internship search

process was certainly time consuming butbrought with it a great learning opportunity.I applied online for a sophomore program thecompany offered during the spring semesterof my sophomore year and was selected tointerview. There were two rounds of inter-views; first a 45-minute phone interview, fol-lowed by a super day at the office which com-prised of 5 rounds of two-on-one interviews,each 30 minutes in length. After receiving an

offer to participate in the internship pro-gram and performing well over the sum-mer, my fellow interns and I were extend-ed an offer to return to the company dur-ing the summer of our junior year.

What were your main responsibilities? I was involved with two live transactionsand several clientpitches, includingsell-side / buy-sideM&A and debt andequity financingsfor companies in thehealth care sector.As an intern I wasrequired to makemyself available atall times and assist with a magnitude ofassignments that ranged from menialtasks like photocopying to more excitingand challenging technical projects thatallowed me to see how companies are val-ued and compared against industry aver-ages. A major project the entire intern

INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: CITI An interview with Arjun Misraclass was asked to participate in was adetailed Leverage Buyout Analysis of aconsumer-retail based company.

What did you like best about yourinternship? The amount of responsibility that is givento interns is absolutely amazing.

Although mostinterns had to stayin the office longhours, many pastmidnight, it wasexciting to work onprojects that wereshaping the finan-cial services indus-try. It’s exhilarat-

ing to read about something your teamwas working on in the newspaper andknow that you contributed to the successof the project in some capacity.

Would you recommend your employ-er to Rutgers students?

Absolutely. Citi fosters a culture thatallows for both personal and professionalgrowth. The management believesstrongly in developing an atmosphere thatvalues meritocracy and gives everyone anequal opportunity.

How relevant was your work to youracademic program at Rutgers? The experience I gained allowed me to putwhat I had learned in the classroom intoaction, as well as add value to classroomdiscussions. It enhanced my desire tolearn more about finance, while instillingin me the drive to learn about other disci-plines as well.

What were the most valuable thingsyou gained from your internship?The internship taught me how to managemy time efficiently, work well under pres-sure, contribute effectively in a group set-ting, and most importantly to always beready to take on new challenges and bewilling work outside my comfort zone.

Arjun Misra

Citi Intern

“The amount of responsibility that is

given to interns is absolutely amazing.”ARJUN MISRA

Citi Intern

“Quick Senior Survey”

If you are a graduating senior,please let us know if you are headed to a job

or graduate school by completing our“Quick Senior Survey.”

Log on tocareerservices.rutgers.edu

beginning April 5.

Win one of five $50 American Expressgift cards!


Internship Spotlight – ENTERPRISEAn interview with Apurva Sanghvi,Economics & Psychology, 2 0 1 0

Where did you workthis past summer? I interned at EnterpriseRent-A-Car at a localbranch in Fords.

How did you get yourinternship? I actually first heardabout the internshipthrough Career

Services. It looked like something I would beinterested in so I applied throughCareerKnight and got accepted for the inter-view.

What were your main responsibilities? My main responsibilities ranged from inter-acting with customers, selling dif ferentproducts, meeting and interacting with dif-ferent accounts whether it was corporate,dealerships, auto body shops, etc. Most ofmy responsibilities centered around making

the transaction for the customer as easyas possible.

What did you like best about yourinternship? I loved meeting so many different types ofpeople. Every day was truly different and Iloved the excitement about not knowinghow the day was going to turn out. The peo-ple I worked with atEnterprise weretruly amazing indi-viduals who made itreally fun and inter-esting to go intowork every day.

Would you rec-ommend youremployer to Rutgers students?I would definitely recommend Enterpriseto Rutgers students. I feel that the stu-dents at Rutgers are very well rounded;they have the perfect balance of academicskills as well as other activities makingthem ready for any challenge. My back-ground at Rutgers truly made my work

experience easier and gave me the oppor-tunity to make the most of my internship.

How relevant was your work to youracademic program at Rutgers? I had to use a lot of theories and conceptsthat had been taught in classes atRutgers to do my job ef ficiently.However, Enterprise has an amazing

training programwhere they teachyou everything youneed to know to doyour job effectivelyon a day-to-daybasis. So while theacademic programis helpful,Enterprise does a

great job of teaching you what you needto know.

What were the most valuable thingsyou gained from your internship?One of the most important things I gainedwas confidence in my communication skills.Because a majority of the job requires com-

munication with customers, I feel a lot morecomfortable being able to strike up a con-versation with just about anyone.Furthermore, I learned a lot about sales andmarketing strategies. This in combinationwith enhancing my communications skillshas made me a more confident individual.

What are your career goals? My career goals include finding stabilityin a career that will enhance my lifeexperiences. I want to wake up and go towork enjoying what I do. Furthermore, Iwant to find a job where I have room togrow and give back to the company bybeing one of the most efficient and pro-ductive employees.

What is your job-search strategy forthis year?My strategy includes applying to jobsthrough CareerKnight as well as attend-ing Career Services events such as careerdays and information sessions with com-panies. In addition, I have been applyingdirectly to the websites of companies thatare suitable for my needs.

INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: ENTERPRISE An interview with Apurva Sanghvi

“Enterprise were truly amazing individuals

who made it really fun and interesting to go

into work every day.”APRUVA SANGHVI

Enterprise Intern

Apruva Sanghvi

Enterprise Intern

FROM CAMPUS TO CAREER:10 Tips for a Successful Transition fromCollege to the Workplace

As graduation approaches, many college sen-iors are preparing to enter a professional workenvironment for the first time. The transitionfrom college student to employee is very excit-ing. It is also a big challenge because of thetremendous difference between life in collegeand life after college. As you begin your careerafter college, here are 10 basic keys to success:

1. Arrive at work on time, preferably a little early. Stickto your allotted time for lunch. As a new employee it isimportant to demonstrate a strong work ethic and dedica-tion to your career.

2. Dress appropriately. Observe how other employeesdress, especially colleagues in the same position as you.Always look neat and clean.

3. Ask your supervisor for feedback on your performance.

4. Observe your colleagues in action. Take note of officeprotocol. Avoid office gossip. Steer clear of “complain-ers.”

5. Demonstrate good manners. Always knock beforeentering a colleague’s office. Answer your telephonepolitely, even if the call is internal.

6. Identify a mentor. Find a person who is further alongon a similar career path who is willing to take you undertheir wing.

7. Ask lots of questions. Do not pretend to know all theanswers. Learn what you need to know.

8. Always stick to deadlines. If you are going to have aproblem meeting a deadline speak with your supervisor assoon as possible.

9. Pay close attention to the organization’s culture. Learnhow things work.

10. Volunteer to assist your co-workers. Ask your super-visor what you can do to help with special projects. You’llget noticed and be on your way!

These tips also apply to students beginning internshipsthis summer. Good luck with your transition to the work-place and your job.

Hi Greg,

Thank you for your help and suggestions with my mock interview for acceptance into South College's PA

program in Knoxville, TN. After my interview with you I received another interview invitation to South

University in Savannah, GA. To prepare, I reviewed the DVD you gave me and took your suggestions very

seriously. I know it caused me to feel prepared, confident, and informed of current medical issues. Both

programs commented that I had "done my homework." I was accepted to both schools and will be attend-

ing South College at the end of September. Even though it is a young program, I felt that the smaller class

size and the faculty was a better fit for me. I have included the link if you would like to take a look at the

program and their impressive faculty. Thank you again for your support.

Sincerely,

Victoria Hunter

CAREER SERVICES INBOX


RECIPROCITY: CAREER SERVICESBEYOND THE BANKS

Are you planning to live and work outside of centralNew Jersey? Then you should take advantage of theagreement between Rutgers Career Services and anetwork of career centers throughout New Jersey andthe country.

Through your affiliation with Rutgers and CareerServices, you can receive “reciprocal services” atmost schools in the locations of your choice. Here ishow reciprocity works:

Step 1 Send an e-mail message to Dr. Richard White, Director of Career Services, [email protected].

Step 2 Include the following information: your name,current address and phone number, year of gradua-tion, and school or schools that you would like us tocontact on your behalf (maximum of three).

Step 3 I will write a letter to the career services direc-tor at the school(s) of your choice, requesting that heor she grant you access to the career library, onlinejob listings, and other services. I will mail a copy toyou.

Step 4 When I hear from the school, I will send you acopy. In some cases, the school will send a copydirectly to you.

Please note the following:

➢ If you’re in a hurry, there is usually no need to waitfor a formal reply from the school. If you show up withyour copy of my letter, almost all schools will honorthe letter on the spot.

➢ Normally you will be able to utilize job listings,directories, DVDs, and other resource materials.

➢ Normally you will not be able to utilize such serv-ices as on-campus recruiting or individual careercounseling. Each school will specify the breadth of itsservices for students or alumni from other schools.

➢ You can utilize this service at any time—as anunderclass student, senior, or graduate.

➢ A small number of schools (e.g., Boston University,Delaware, George Washington, and Georgetown)charge a modest fee ($25 or $50) for a certain timeperiod (usually six months). Most schools do notcharge.

➢ Schools in the University of California state sys-tem, Columbia, Harvard, NYU, and Penn do not pro-vide reciprocity.

Good luck with your job search “beyond the banks!”

Did You Know?Rutgers offers an online

resume service called OptimalResume to help you plan,write, and format a winning

resume.


ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

As you transition from backpack to briefcase andstep out into the world of work, familiarizing your-self with the following “corporate lingo” may helpyou learn your way around.

Competitive Salary = We remain competitive bypaying less than our competitors.

Join our fast-paced company = We have no timeto train you.

Duties will vary = Anyone in the office can bossyou around.

Casual work atmosphere = We don’t pay enoughto expect that you will dress up well.

Must be deadline oriented = You will be sixmonths behind schedule on your first day.

Some overtime required = Some time each nightand some time each weekend.

Requires team leadership skills = You will havethe responsibility of a manager, without the payor respect.

(Source: unknown)

Dear Director,

My roommate, who has had a bunch of interviews, told methat some recruiters start the interview by saying, “Tell meabout yourself.” How do I prepare for that question andanswer it in the interview?”

--Rutgers Senior

Hi RS:

Thanks for your good question. It’s a good idea to be pre-pared for this question, if it does come up.

I would encourage you to practice a response to this question,maybe with a friend. Start by writing down three key pointsabout yourself--one personal, one academic, and one workrelated. Your response should be about a minute, which is adecent amount of time when you watch the clock. You want tokeep your answer short, informative, and well structured.

Your response might sound like this:

"I would like to touch on three things: my personal, academ-ic, and work background. I grew up in Summit, New Jerseyand finished in the top 10% of my class, while playing soccerand the flute. I enrolled in Rutgers and decided to major ineconomics because I wanted to learn the basic concepts of ourmoney system and the global economy. I have had severalinternships and part-time jobs while in college, including mycurrent internship at Johnson & Johnson in Skillman, NewJersey, where I am supporting the consumer sales division.My career goal is to work in pharmaceutical sales.”

This covers all three main points in just about 30 seconds. Youdon't want it to sound overly rehearsed, but I hope this willgive you the idea.

Good luck with your upcoming interviews.

--Dr. Richard WhiteDirector, Career Services

“The Director” answers questions every weekday morning onthe Career Services website.

ASK THE DIRECTOR


Career and Interview CenterBusch Campus Center732-445-6127Janet Jones, Senior Associate DirectorGreg Sobol, Assistant DirectorJennifer Broyles, Assistant DirectorJoe Scott, Assistant DirectorSue Pye, Assistant DirectorTammy Samuels, Assistant DirectorToi Tyson, Assistant DirectorMarcia Milgrom, Career CounselorBarbra Bonifield, Career Services CoordinatorToni Berlingieri, Career Services Coordinator

Career Center at 46 College Avenue732-932-7997Chrystal McArthur, Associate DirectorDavid Bills, Assistant DirectorLarry Jacobs, Assistant Director (and Buddy)Monica Bryant, Assistant DirectorSylvia Cordero, Assistant DirectorTina Vance Knight, Assistant DirectorDoug Ricci, Career CounselorScott Borden, Career CounselorLinda Bagen, Career Services AssistantMark Kerr, Career Services Assistant/Special Projects

Administrative Office56 College Avenue732-932-7287Richard L. White, DirectorDorothy Kerr, Executive Manager, Employer ServicesJanet Bernardin, Manager, Special ProgramsBarbara Melamed, Website Project ManagerAlison Koo, Budget and Technical CoordinatorLarissa Keller, Employer Services CoordinatorLisa Goddard, Employer Services CoordinatorMary Beth Kimberlin, Employer Services Assistant

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