Kickstart Your Future
Prepare for life after graduation by gaining valuable life and leadership skills and taking advantage of hands-on, out-of-classroom experiences that will help you develop 21st-century competencies and launch a career.
Career and Employment Resources
At Rutgers–New Brunswick, students are supported in bridging their academic experiences with career aspirations to help them prepare for life after graduation. Access personalized career advising, resume services, job search tools, and programs to help identify your strengths, passions, and goals. Make informed choices about majors and career options by networking with alumni and researching industries, and more.
Start exploring:
- What is Rutgers Handshake?
- Career and Internship Fairs
- Resume support
- Mock interview practice
Internships and Field Experiences
Gaining hands-on experience is one of the most powerful ways to build your confidence and career readiness during college. Rutgers–New Brunswick has resources to help you take advantage of internships, on- and off-campus field experiences, co-ops, and more, where you can develop professional skills, grow your network, and strengthen your resume.
Discover resources to help:
- Find and secure internships
- Develop professional experience in the field
- Build networking skills
Research Resources
As a world-class research institution, Rutgers–New Brunswick offers students opportunities to engage in hands-on research with highly accomplished faculty. Our research opportunities span nearly every academic discipline, and students are encouraged to dive in early in their academic career. Research isn’t just something that happens here—it’s part of our identity.
Discover:
- How can I start research as an undergraduate student?
- Byrne Seminars
- Research internships and fellowships
Global Experiences
Thinking about studying or working abroad? Rutgers–New Brunswick has a variety of international programs and global resources that let you explore the world while building career skills. From studying in new countries to joining internationally-focused programs at home, there are plenty of ways to grow—personally and professionally.
Check out what’s available:
- Study abroad programs
- International internships and experiences
- Career guides by country
"The connections I’ve made through Career Exploration and Success have allowed me to practice professional development competencies and led to opportunities I might not have had."
– Erica Shabnam, SAS/EJB/SCI’26
Peer Career Educator and Customer Relations Manager, Career Exploration and Success
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