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4WARD: Career Pathways Program is an exclusive, high-impact, multi-year experience designed to assist first-year undergraduate student participants in reaching post-graduation success.

First-year students will clarify their career goals, have access to unique recruiting resources to unlock internship experiences, and engage in opportunities designed to make them more competitive in their future career pursuits.

The world of work is complex, but the on-ramp to success doesn't have to be through the Road to Industry Program.

Our trained team can assist eligible students and alumni through career advising sessions.

Our career advisors are available to assist eligible Rutgers–New Brunswick students and alumni with a range of career-related issues on an individual basis, such as:

• How Do I Even Get Started?
• Develop a 4-year Career Action Plan
• Assess Your Skills and Interests
• Choose a Major and Explore Careers
• Gain Experience through Internships, Co-ops, and More
• Consider and Apply for Graduate School
• Search for Jobs

The number of appointments scheduled with an advisor will vary depending on the career issue(s) needing attention. Visit careers.rutgers.edu/handshake to schedule an appointment.

The Office of Career Exploration and Success uses a career development model focused on career communities. This model allows students to break out of the confines of viewing career opportunities based on majors and opens the door to more career options. Events, job/internship postings, alumni mentors, post-graduation career outcomes, and news blogs are structured around our career communities.

Visit careers.rutgers.edu/communities to view a full list of our communities.

After you review the career communities, log in to your Rutgers Handshake account. Go to your profile section, choose ‘Career Interests,’ and select 1-5 career communities to join. Scroll down and click ‘Save.’

The Office of Career Exploration and Success offers multiple Career & Internship Fairs throughout the year. These fairs provide candidates with the ability to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities with employers.

There are various career paths a student can pursue with a degree in Labor Studies and Employment Relations (LSER). This resource provides a listing of potential job titles in the Labor Relations field, as well as a list of employers that have recruited LSER students for internships and full-time positions.

Students can pursue a variety of career paths within the Human Resource Management (HRM) field. A degree or minor in HRM will prepare you to be a strategic HR business partner. The website provides a breakdown of the different subfields within HR, as well as a list of sample job titles within the industry. A list of prospective employers that have recruited HRM students can also be found on this website.

Douglass Residential College is where academic excellence meets personal empowerment. As part of Rutgers University–New Brunswick, Douglass offers the best of both worlds: access to a top-tier research university and the support of a close-knit community.

Home to 2,500 students from across Rutgers–New Brunswick, Douglass welcomes all undergraduate students, regardless of sex or gender identity. Students at Douglass pursue a wide range of majors and career paths, united by a shared commitment to purposeful learning and leadership.

Douglass enhances your college experience by adding a feminist lens to your education—encouraging you to examine inequality, center women’s lived experiences, and grow as a confident, inclusive leader.

The Douglass curriculum ensures that every student graduates with a strong résumé of academic, professional, and co-curricular achievements—preparing you to succeed in the job market, graduate school, and beyond.

Enroll at Douglass

The Eagleton Fellowship offers select Rutgers graduate students the opportunity to further their understanding of government, public affairs, and the practice of politics. All Rutgers graduate students are eligible to apply for this one-year, interdisciplinary certificate program.

Building knowledge, skills, and networks for political, government, and community engagement

The Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program is an interdisciplinary certificate program for all Rutgers juniors interested in American politics and government. Associates spend parts of their last three semesters linking the study of politics to its real-world application, building knowledge, skills, and networks for political, government, and community engagement. Eagleton Undergraduate Associates earn nine credits through a series of three unique courses (one each semester). 

They participate in program sessions, and an experiential trip to the State House, in addition to completing a public service internship in American Politics, government, policy, or advocacy. They learn about political power and decision-making while honing their leadership and professional skills.