NEW JERSEY COLLEGIATE CAREER DAY
Thursday, May 29, 2008
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Rutgers-New Brunswick
NJ Collegiate Career Day is the largest college job fair in the state brings together New Jersey employers with college students and graduates seeking full time jobs and internships. Experienced candidates are also welcome!
250 employers will have opportunities 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.)
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!
Resume Submission period: May 1, 2008 – May 31, 2008
Go to http://careerservices.rutgers.edu (beginning May 1 – look for the link on our home page; includes the list of employers)
Details, resume submittal, directions/parking instructions,and a list of employers at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu
Questions- contact Janet Bernardin via email, jbernard@echo.rutgers.edu
TIPS TO CANDIDATES
• Bring a pen, paper, and folder/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 paper 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 on our website starting May 1. Collect business cards at the event. Speak with as many representatives as possible.
• The event is in Brower Commons (145 College Ave.) and the Rutgers Student Center (126 College Ave.). Email for directions to College Ave. if you are being dropped off