New Jersey Collegiate Career Day

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:08:00 -0400
job-fairs

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Rutgers University - New Brunswick Rutgers Student Center & Brower Commons 126 College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Sponsored by RUTGERS CAREER SERVICES PURPOSE The largest college recruitment program in the state brings together New Jersey area employers with college students and graduates seeking employment. Experienced candidates are also welcome to attend. EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION Over 150 employers will have current and anticipated openings in most career fields and academic majors, including liberal arts, business, science, and technical areas. (Some careers are generally not represented, such as education, advertising, public relations and the media.) CANDIDATE PARTICIPATION Open to students and graduates from any college or university, all degree levels and majors, who wish to work in New Jersey. Resume submission is not required to attend the event, but is required to participate in the electronic resume database. Dress for interviewing and bring plenty of resumes. There is no fee. TIPS TO CANDIDATES • Bring a pen, paper, and a folder or portfolio for holding resumes and writing while standing. Turn off cell phones in the employer areas. • Enter your resume into an electronic database which will be sent to each employer one week after the event. See details below. • Bring multiple copies of an attractive, printed resume to give to employers at the event. No photocopying services are available. Do not bring your resumes on disk. • Parking: Follow directions below to a large parking lot. A shuttle (3 Rutgers buses) running continuously from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. will drop you off at the event (Brower Commons). • Leave your backpacks (and coats?) in your car. • Give the representative your resume, offer a firm handshake, and be ready to discuss your background, qualifications, and career goals. Ask about the organization and opportunities. • Research employers in advance!! The list will be on our website beginning May 1. Collect business cards at the event. Come early to speak with as many representatives as possible. RESUME DATABASE Have your resume distributed to all employers attending the career day via an electronic database which will be sent to each employer one week after the event. Resume Submission period: May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010 Go to http://careerservices.rutgers.edu * Have your word-processed resume ready for uploading (1-page pref., 2-page max.) * If you have difficulty, email a note to njccd@careers.rutgers.edu and attach your resume. WE WILL NOT COLLECT RESUMES AT THE EVENT FOR THE DATABASE. BRING RESUMES TO GIVE TO THE EMPLOYERS. You may attend the event without submitting your resume online. However, it is highly recommended to include your resume in the database which will be sent to each employer one week after the event. Questions? Email njccd@careers.rutgers.edu