What can the Career Center do for you?

Our Services Individual Career Counseling Career/Major decisions Career resources Internship/Job Search Resume, cover letter critiques Career Events Graduate/Professional School advising AND MORE! Our Services

Go to http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/ to see our calendar of events! Where do I find events?

RaptorLink http://cc.camden.rutgers.edu/ Find an internship Get credit for it! Find a job, volunteer opportunity, or part-time work Register for Career Center events RaptorLink

How do I write a resume? Tips for writing an impressive resume! How do I pick/find jobs? Where do I look for jobs? Resume Writing

College undergraduates should have a 1 page resume; some exceptions Your resume needs to be readable and concise! Market yourself! Your resume is a chance to shine. Target each resume to the specific job/internship to which you are applying Build in a blank word document; avoid templates Resume Guidelines

Common Resume Sections Contact Objective Education Work Experience (Relevant, Additional) Internships Volunteerism/Community Engagement Campus Leadership/Activities Affiliations/Awards Studying abroad Your sections will vary on your experience! Common Resume Sections

Objective A brief phrase outlining the type of job/career you seek Concise, focused section Two lines MAX What you can do for organization, not what they can offer you To gain a position at an organization where I can grow as a professional OR Use my strong communication skills and online marketing experience as Subaru of North America’s next Public Relations and Social Media intern Objective

Transferable Skills What are Transferable Skills? Your degree gives you a wealth of skills; you relate them to positions and fields How do I include them in a resume? Transferable Skills

Common Resume Mistakes Poor action verbs Unreadable format Spelling and grammar errors (Get it critiqued!) Not making the most of what you have Including references personal information on resume GET YOUR RESUME CRITIQUED Careercenter@camden.rutgers.edu Common Resume Mistakes

Social Sciences majors have many options… but before you search… you need to know what you want to do. Top options for Rutgers Camden students RaptorLink CareerShift Targeted searching Job Search

Searching Strategies Know your industry/field Keywords Career counseling Research Networking Keywords Use reliable web sources Careers fairs Searching Strategies

Strengthening Your Credentials Get some practical experience Internship Part-time job Volunteer Research Look at real job postings! Strengthening Your Credentials

Strengthening Your Credentials Network Meet people experience Faculty Connect with the Career Center Resume critique Job/Internship connection Strengthening Your Credentials

Maggie Bonanni Career Counselor Margaret.bonanni@rutgers.edu 856.225.6046