In This IssueNavigating Your InternshipSearchWhere RU Headed

Staff DirectoryFrom the Directors DeskAsk the Director Wall Street AD

Alumni Success StoryFaculty Advice ColumnCareer Services InboxCareer Days AD

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Marines AD

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Dan Naftalovich ‘12

Ricky Patel ‘12 Brian Casas ‘13

Nga Le ‘13Rohit Pai ‘13

I chose engineering and materials science because Iwanted to learn things applicable to everything. I was-n't concerned with whether or not it is a field I willwant to work in four years later, but rather I knew thatit is what I wanted to study now. Study what you wantto learn; the job is secondary.

I chose CBN because the biological sciences will helpme in medical school. I chose economics because I planto pursue an MBA. My advice is to choose a major youwill enjoy, and work hard to do well.

I decided on my major through experimenting with differ-ent introduction classes. I suggest taking various introclasses at RU. These classes give a fairly reasonablepreview as to what you can expect in a related careerpath. Consider the job market as well when picking themajor, because ultimately that plays a role too.

I picked my major because it involves laboratory work andresearch. I want to become a science researcher so bio-chemistry was the best choice for me. Biochemistry, istough but is also a valuable degree. Experiment and figureout what you like and persevere no matter how hard thepath you took seems.

I have always had an interest in physics. I always wanted toknow “why” and physics has all the answers. I think that youshould find a major with which you are passionate and acareer path that you love. Donʼt follow money.

I plan to go into the perfume industry and work withsensory neurons, which is what influenced my decisionin majoring in CBN. CBN is a great major if you areinterested in research or medicine. It is an analyticaland detail oriented major. I suggest that if you are look-ing for a major you should do what you enjoy.

We asked students: How did you choose your college major?

WHERE RU HEADED?

Sobaata Chaudhry ‘13Material Science and Engineering

Cell Bio Neuroscience & Economics

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Cell Biology Neuroscience

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Biochemistry

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NAVIGATING YOUR INTERNSHIP SEARCHYou have probably heard about the benefits of intern-ships and co-ops—career exploration, work experience,skills development, a foot in the door with an employer,building your resume, and possibly generating someincome. What do you need to do to land one?

An internship is a part-time or full-time work experience,typically lasting one semester or the summer. It may ormay not relate to your major. Internships are paid orunpaid, for credit or not for credit. A co-op is a full-time,six-month experience, which typically requires that stu-dents take a semester off. Co-ops are always paid andmay be for credit.

GETTING STARTEDCareer Services is a good place to start. Stop by or callour career centers at 46 College Avenue (732-932-7997) orthe Busch Campus Center (732-445-6127 Ext. 0) to set upan appointment with a career counselor. Write a draft of aresume and have it critiqued during “drop-in hours” at 46College Avenue (Tuesdays and Thursdays - 1:00-3:30) orthe Busch Campus Center (Mondays and Wednesdays -1:00-3:30).

INTERNSHIP AND CO-OP PROGRAMS AT RUTGERSRutgers Internship and Co-op Program• Earn 3 credits (internship) and 6 credits (co-op) fromthe School of Arts and Sciences• Internships require a minimum of 180 hours of work • Co-ops require 6 months of full-time work • Complete an online course consisting of weekly jour-nals, a final paper, and a learning agreement• You must have completed 30 credits and have a 2.75cumulative GPA (minimum of 12 credits if a transfer stu-dent) • You do not have to be an SAS student to participate

Engineering Co-op Program• Earn 6 credits from the School of Engineering• Work assignments are full-time for 6 months• All positions are paid• You must have completed 90 credits and have a 2.5 GPA

This issue is sponsored by:

School of Environm enta l and B iologica lSciences (SEB S): S tu d ent to P rofess iona lI n ternship Network (SP I N)• Earn 3 credits (internship) or 6 credits (co-op)• Work assignments are 160 hours for internships and 6months full-time for co-ops• You must have completed 24 credits, including atleast 12 at SEBS and 6 the previous semester, and have a2.0 GPA• To apply, log on to sebsspin.rutgers.edu

School of Ar ts and Sciences• Select the 1 credit option• To apply, log on to sasunder-grad.rutgers.edu/academics/forms/internship.html

Rutgers Business School• Select the ½ credit option• To apply, log on to business.rutgers.edu

Academic Department Programs• You may be able to obtain credit through your aca-demic department• Ask about internship, research, and independentstudy options

HOW TO FIND AN INTERNSHIP OR CO-OP

First Steps Meet with a career counselor to develop your internshipsearch strategy. Have your resume critiqued duringdrop-in hours. Register with CareerKnight to viewinternships posted for Rutgers students.

Career DaysAttend career days throughout the year, and talk toemployers. Attend the New Jersey Diversity Career Dayon Friday, February 17.

Internship WorkshopsCheck out our events calendar for workshops on findingand applying for internships.

ResearchExplore options at Rutgers: Go to rutgers.edu and clickon “research.” Log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu andclick on “internships.” Check out these websites:Jerseyintern.com, Internships.com, Biospace.com/jobs,Usa-internships.com, Vault.com, CareerShift.com.

NetworkingCheck with your academic department for leads.Develop your network of friends, parents of friends, rela-tives, recent graduates, neighbors, professors, Rutgersstaff, supervisors, and colleagues. Ask them for leads(not a job). Utilize the Rutgers Alumni Career Networkwith over 1,800 potential searchable mentors. FindCareer Services on Facebook and Twitter. Join theRutgers Alumni LinkedIn group and network with over19,000 members.

On-Campus InterviewsReview the list of employers coming to campus to inter-view students for internships; submit your resume viaCareerKnight.

10 HELPFUL HINTS1. Maintain your professionalism at every step of theprocess2. Dress for the interview in business attire3. Arrive 15 minutes prior to the interview4. Follow up your interview with a thank you email orletter5. Focus on learning and contributing to the organiza-tion when you arrive on the job 6. Always ask what you can do and how you can help 7. Bring a positive attitude to your work, even if it is notexactly what you expected8. Demonstrate your value to the organization, and thismay lead to greater responsibilities and possibly a full-time offer9. Network with supervisors, colleagues, managers, andother interns10. Stay in touch with your supervisor and colleagues tokeep the door open

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By Richard L. White

This issue of “Careers”has something for everyone.For juniors, sophomores,and first-year students, ourarticles list a number ofresources for you to consideras you plan your search forpre-professional experi-ences. Students seeking asummer internship should

register for CareerKnight and submit resumes toemployers that will be interviewing intern candi-dates on campus in February and March.CareerKnight is also your source for otherinternship postings. Seniors should also utilizeCareerKnight for on-campus interviews andonline job openings.

Also note our upcoming New Jersey DiversityCareer Day on February 17 from 10:00 AM to3:00 PM at the Rutgers Student Center. Nearly50 employers will be at the event to discussopportunities with you.

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK

Did you know that if you secure an intern-ship or co-op position for this summer or fall,you can gain three or six credits through theSchool of Arts & Sciences? Check out theRutgers Internship and Co-op Program, co-sponsored by SAS and Career Services. Logon to careerservices.rutgers.edu and look forthe link under “Quick Links.” You do notneed to be an SAS student to participate inthe program.

We encourage first and second-year stu-dents to read about our programs and servicesspecifically geared to these students. Weinvite a ll students to attend our New JerseyDiversity Career Day on February 17 in theRutgers Student Center, and students focusingon careers in education to attend ourEducation Career Day on February 24 in theRutgers Student Center.

Best wishes for a successful spring semester.

Dr. Richard L. White is New Brunswick-widedirector of Career Services

Dr. Richard L. White

Director of Career Services

STAFF DIRECTORYCareer and Interview CenterBusch Campus Center732-445-6127Janet Jones, Senior Associate DirectorGreg Sobol, Assistant DirectorJoe Scott, Assistant DirectorBarbara Thomson, Senior Project CoordinatorToi Tyson, Assistant DirectorSue Pye, Assistant DirectorJennifer Broyles, Assistant DirectorTammy Samuels, Assistant DirectorMarcia Milgrom, Career CounselorMindy O’Mealia, Career CounselorAndrew Seguel, Career CounselorRachel Jimenez, Career CounselorBarbra Bonifield, Career Services CoordinatorToni Berlingieri, Career Services Coordinator

Career Center46 College Avenue732-932-7997David Bills, Assistant DirectorTina Vance Knight, Assistant DirectorMonica Bryant, Assistant DirectorSylvia Cordero, Assistant DirectorLarry Jacobs, Assistant DirectorScott Borden, Career CounselorDoug Ricci, Career CounselorLinda Bagen, Career Services Assistant

Administrative Office56 College Avenue732-932-7287Richard L. White, DirectorChrystal McArthur, Senior Associate Director Dorothy Kerr, Employer Services Executive ManagerAlison Koo, Budget and Technical CoordinatorLisa Goddard, Employer Services CoordinatorLarissa Keller, Employer Services CoordinatorMary Beth Kimberlin, Employer Services AssistantMark Kerr, Career Services Assistant/Special Projects

Ask the DirectorDear Director:I had an internship in the summer with a financial servicescompany. I did not obtain the internship through Rutgers. Iwas called by the company to come in for an interview aftera recruiter saw my resume online. I am still interning therenow, and I wanted to know how I go about getting credits forthis internship since it is unpaid. I have been interning theresince June, and I expect I will until I graduate. Can youplease let me know of the requirements.

Dear Rutgers Student:Thanks for your inquiry. You can apply for the RutgersInternship and Co-op Program and earn three credits duringthe spring semester for 180 hours of work and the comple-tion of an online course, consisting of several journalentries. For details and an application, log on to careerser-vices.rutgers.edu and click on “Rutgers Internship and Co-op Program” under “Quick Links.” We hope to see you inone of our internship sections in an upcoming semester.

—Dr. Richard White, Director, Career Services, 56 CollegeAvenue

Did You Know?Career Services offered over 100career programs during the fall

semester, and we have just as manyplanned for this spring.

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Aakruti VakhariaAssistant Language Teacher,JET Program (Osaka City)Rutgers SAS class of 2011,Political Science and French

What aspect of your job doyou enjoy the most/the least?I really enjoy working with stu-dents. Their enthusiasm to learnmotivates me to be the bestteacher I can be. I also like that I

get to live in Japan, and learn a new language and cul-ture. The downside is that I can’t sleep until noonanymore like I did in college, but even if I have towake up at 6:30 every morning, my job is worth it.

What do you think are the most valuable skills thatpeople should have if they want to be in your position?There are several important skills needed to succeed inmy position. First, they need to have the ability to adaptto living in a completely different environment. Next,you need to have a lot of energy to teach classes.Finally, even if you don’t speak any Japanese when youget to Japan, you need to be willing to learn it if youwant to live here, especially if you’re not in a big city.

What do you think made you successful?I think I got this position because I’m energetic, gen-uinely interested in learning about the differentaspects of Japanese culture, and because I’m enthusi-astic about what I do.

What advice do you have for someone who hasplans for graduate school or is looking for a jobstraight out of college? Graduating college is a big event in your life, and it’sscary to think about what’s next. If you want to go outand see the world, I recommend that you do it rightafter college. I postponed law school to do the JET pro-gram because I knew that if I didn’t do it now, then Iprobably wouldn’t have the same opportunity in thefuture. Also, make sure you’re choosing the path youwant, and not one that someone else chose for you.

How has Career Services help ed you a longyou r p ath? The Career Services staff at Rutgers is truly amaz-ing. They taught me how to play up my strongpoints, helped me prepare my resume, and helpedme become a competitive candidate in the jobmarket. Career Services is definitely a resourcethat students should use.

Aakruti Vakharia

Alumni Success Story

1. What advice can you give to studentswho are not sure of their major?

Most importantly, be thorough whenresearching the options. Students some-times experience path dependence, where-

by they take one or two classes related to a major, and becausethey have fulfilled a few degree requirements they declare thatas their major. One piece of advice, then, is ‘do not commit to amajor without having explored alternatives.’ When exploring, it ishelpful to begin by visiting departments’ websites to identify thetypes of degrees that are offered, and you may discover a pathyou didn’t know existed. Try not to eliminate possible majorsbecause they don’t “sound” interesting; do your due diligenceand keep an open mind. Finally, talk with other students. Yourpeers are an invaluable resource, and can share informationabout the true nature of a major. Your major is (usually) the gate-way to the career you will have for the rest of your life, and it isa big decision. But it is also an exciting opportunity to prioritizeand identify your passion.

2. Given the current economic situation, what suggestionsdo you have for students who are debating between goingto graduate school and entering the workforce?

Graduate school is a significant time investment. As a result,it’s difficult for some people to conceive of forgoing a salary (orspend any more time in classes) to remain in/go back toschool. However, workers aged 16 to 24 have been hit partic-ularly hard by the economic downturn. Although the good newsis that the trend is improving, this still highlights the strugglethat soon-to-be college graduates are going to face. So,attending graduate school presents an attractive alternative toentering the current workforce. In the end, it is a good way tosupplement your education and increase your competitivenessin the job market, especially when the unemployment rate ishigh, and the market is saturated with qualified applicants.

3. What job related skills will students develop throughthis major?

The HRM major is multidisciplinary and has a relatively broadscope. Most directly, students learn skills ranging from design-ing effective recruiting strategies, selecting top employees,developing training programs, creating effective performancemanagement systems to motivate employees, designing effec-tive compensation systems, and fostering fair, safe, and ethi-cal workplaces. What’s more, the role of HR is changing froma traditional administrative role to that of being a dynamicstrategic business partner working with top executives toenhance organizational performance.

An indirect benefit of this major, though, is that beyond the spe-cific skills students will develop related to managing people, theyalso gain access to a broad skillset that is applicable to anyonewho is seeking, currently has, or will have a job, more general-ly. In particular, courses in the HRM major demonstrate to stu-dents how to market themselves effectively, improve their inter-view skills, assess their fit with a job and an organization, under-stand their legal rights as job applicants and employees, andcontinually develop and succeed in their careers.

4. What job opportunities are available for students study-ing in your field, and what can students do to increasetheir chances of finding a job?

In light of a trend toward organizations increasingly relying ontheir human capital to achieve a competitive advantage, thefield of Human Resources is growing rapidly.

Job opportunities range from generalist positions that areresponsible for multiple HR functions to specialists in morenarrow HR areas. On the broad end, the top HR position inmany firms is the Chief HR Officer. On the more narrow end,specialist positions include Training and DevelopmentSpecialists, Compensation Analysts and Recruiter. The stepsstudents can take to increase their chances of finding a job arefirst, utilize the resources you have available. Our departmenthas some of the nation’s top HRM faculty with tons of experi-ence, advice, and connections. Ask them questions. Get toknow them. The relationships that you develop as undergrad-uate students will, undoubtedly, become useful as support sys-tems, reference letter writers, and colleagues in the future.Second, become involved in organizations and clubs, whetheror not they are directly related to your major. The third piece isof advice is not specific to the field of Human Resources:always work as hard as you can, and make a good (and last-ing) impression. Without question, hard-working, conscien-tious individuals are those who succeed.

Jessica R. Methot Ph.D.Assistant Professor of HumanResources Management

Faculty AdviceColumn

Dear Ms. Bryant,I just wanted to tell you how inspiring your“College Majors to Careers” workshop was!As a music education major, I am aware of theopportunity to teach music in a public school andother music-related options. However, I havealways been curious about how I can apply myskills to other professions.

It was so enlightening and reassuring to hear yourpanelists’ stories, to see how it’s possible that onecareer may lead to a very different career, and tosee that you can do what you love and still find bal-

Career Services Inbox

Jessica Methot

ance in your life.I hope that, throughout my career, I come toknow myself as well as those women do, andthat I have enough sense to follow my heart likethey did! Please let them know that I was soinspired by them, and thank you so much forhaving them speak at your program.

Sincerely,Christie ScottSenior, MGSA, Music MajorMonica Bryant is an assistant director of CareerServices at 46 College Avenue.

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Employee name: Shaun VacherTitle: Captain, InfantryOfficer/Officer SelectionOfficerCompany name: UnitedStates Marine Corps

What skills does your companyseek in new hires for full-time

or internship opportunities?Leadership is paramount. We also look for otherqualities in an individual. Things like SAT scores,GPA, community involvement, extra-curricularactivities, physical conditioning, and employmenthistory are all considered. What we are really look-ing for are intangible qualities that set applicantsapart from the average student. People who consis-tently seek increased responsibility, have outstand-ing communication skills, take the initiative, demon-strate a strong work ethic, and enter a room andimmediately gain the respect of their peers by theirbearing, presence, and high moral fiber.

Wha t i s s p ec ia l a bou t work in g for you rorga n iza tion ?Becoming a marine officer is the most significant andfulfilling job individuals will have throughout their life-time, but it can only be done NOW! I have traveled theglobe and helped people and militaries that could nothelp themselves in a dozen different countries. I havebeen given money, staff, resources, and responsibilityunfathomable by my peers and throughout that time Ihave polished my leadership skills, earned a master’sdegree, and gained unparalleled work/life experience.

What can students expect to learn during aninternship with your organization?They will learn how to identify a problem, focus onthe problem, make a decision, and act. They willlearn how to lead. Apart from the valuable leader-ship experience they gain, they will also gain workexperience in their chosen area of specialty.Accountants can go into financial management, busi-

ness majors can gain experience in logistics or sup-ply chain management. Lawyers can actually beginto practice international law and litigation rather thando research as a clerk at a civilian firm. Most impor-tantly they will gain actual work experience with lim-ited resources and possibly in austere conditions,making them much more desirable to civilianemployers following their service.

When are you scheduled to be on campus?My office is on George Street in New Brunswick; there-fore I am on campus daily and am very easy to contact.I am also at every career fair offered at Rutgers.

What type of questions can a student expectduring an interview with your organization?Are they behavioral-based?They are absolutely behavioral-based. Like I said Iam looking at very specific intangible qualities thatleaders possess. I’ll be completely candid with you—the applicant who walks into my office and is moreworried about looking “cool” than looking profes-sional, the applicant who has romanticized theMarine Corps because of movies, and the applicantwho has done zero homework about this organiza-tion does not make it far in the process. Expect to beasked why you want to lead Marines and tell me whatit is you bring to the table for my organization. I amnot a recruiter; I will not sell you on why the MarineCorps is outstanding. Applicants need to sell me onwhy they should be given the opportunity to earn thetitle of Marine Officer. It is 180 degrees from whatmost college students think of military service. Butwe are not asking you to simply serve, we are askingyou to be put in a position that will have strategic andtactical implications, and will bear the responsibilityof being in command of Marines.

What is the best way to find out more aboutyour organization?Come by my office at 303 George Street in NewBrunswick. Email me atshaun.vacher@marines.usmc.mil. Call me at732-249-3897. Or visit www.marineofficernj.com.

Shaun Vacher

Employer SpotlightBy: Michelle Tong ‘12

In today’s competitive job hunt, it’s no longer what youknow, but who you know that can land you that dream job orinternship. Sure, you can polish up your resume, write anexceptional cover letter, and practice answering interviewquestions in front of a mirror, but what else can you do thatwill really help make you stand out? The explosion of socialmedia (Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter) has made its wayto the professional world with LinkedIn. Think of a “cleanedup” version of Facebook where users create a professionalprofile highlighting their work experience, education, leader-ship activities, and accomplishments.

According to Rutgers career counselor, Scott Borden,LinkedIn is essential for building a “personal, digital brand”that goes well beyond having a clean resume and coverletter. LinkedIn has the power to bring contacts to usersthrough a variety of different networks and connections. Acommon misconception is that LinkedIn is only used forthose who are looking for a full-time job. However, it’snever too early to start developing your profile. Takeadvantage of LinkedIn as you progress through college.Create an account, and build on it to start networking now!Even if you just want to learn more about a particularindustry, or network your way to a summer job or intern-ship, LinkedIn can help direct you to professionals who arealready in the field. Who knows, maybe those connectionswill be the key when you are looking for a full-time positiondown the road. You will be better prepared by making con-nections, gaining career-related information, and joiningprofessional groups that LinkedIn can offer.

Once you get started on LinkedIn, join the RutgersUniversity Alumni Group and start networking with over19,000 Scarlet Knights! Call Career Services at 732-932-7997 or 732-445-6127 to make an appointment to gainmore information about developing your LinkedIn profile!

Michelle Tong is a Rutgers University student majoring inCommunication.

Social Networking Meetsthe Professional World

Did You Know?CareerKnight posted over 3,000jobs and internships from over

1,000 employers last year.

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Despite the current economy, with a game plan, a goal,and some hard work, there is a good chance that youwill find a position. The entry-level job market has notbeen hit as hard as mid-and upper-level jobs. Here areseveral tips for today’s tough job market, whetheryou’re seeking a full-time job or internship:

1 . CareerKnight— The Rutgers on-campus inter-viewing and job posting program. We expect over 150companies to visit campus to recruit this year, repre-senting a range of industries. You can conduct allaspects of the pre-interview process online, includingreading job descriptions, submitting resumes, findingout if you have been selected for an interview, andscheduling your interviews. CareerKnight postedover 3,000 jobs and internships from over 1,000employers last year. We receive an average of 20 newjobs every business day. It’s a great source for full-time jobs, co-ops, internships, and part-time jobs.

Action Step: Visit the Career Services website atcareerservices.rutgers.edu; click on “StudentLogin to CareerKnight” at least once a week.

2 . Career Days—Attend the NJ Diversity Career Dayon Friday, February 17 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at theRutgers Student Center. Login to “CareerKnight” fromour website two weeks in advance to see who willattend. This event is open to all students.

Action Step: Review the list of participating employ-ers two weeks prior to the event, and research themthrough their website. Come early on February 17 toget an edge on the competition. Dress professionallyand bring your resume.

JOB SEARCH TIPS IN TODAY’S JOB MARKET

3 . Employer Information Sessions and OpenHouses—Make personal contact with recruiters oncampus and begin to build key relationships with hir-ing organizations. Most sessions are in the BuschCampus Center or Rutgers Student Center.

Action Step: Visit the Career Services website atcareerservices.rutgers.edu; click on “Student Loginto CareerKnight.” Click on “Events.”

4 . Networking—A must! Tap into your own person-al network and the online Rutgers network.P ersonal Network—Make a list of 10 people withfull-time jobs. They might be relatives, neighbors,local merchants, former supervisors, professors, etc.Alumni Career Network—Utilize this databasewhich lists Rutgers alumni by their major and careerfield. Log on to careerservices.rutgers.edu; clickon “Alumni Career Network.” All members haveexpressed an interest in providing career advice.Also, join the Rutgers Alumni LinkedIn group tonetwork with over 19,000 members! Current stu-dents will be accepted into the group.

Action Step: Call or email your contacts. Ask them howthey got their jobs, what they like and dislike about theirjobs, and how you should conduct your job search.

A final note: Stay flexible and remain open to differentpossibilities. Think about part-time jobs or volunteerassignments to get your foot in the door. Good luck withyour job search. Let us know how we can assist you.

Dorothy Kerr is the executive manager of employer serv-ices at Career Services.

Don’t Commit This Interview Mistake

One mistake an interviewee can make is to speak in generali-ties rather than specifics. It is not enough to say, “I’m a verygoal-oriented person.” You have to back it up with specifics.For example: “I’m a very goal-oriented person. In fact, I regu-larly update a list of personal and business goals with specifictimeframes. Since I started keeping this goal list three yearsago, I’ve successfully reached or surpassed over 90 percent ofthese goals. I’m confident that the other 10 percent are alsowithin reach in the coming year.”

If you are prone to using generalities, a sharp interviewer willusually follow with the behavioral question, “Can you giveme a specific example?” So beware! In fact, a favorite dualinterview question of mine is: “Do you consider yourself tobe goal oriented?” To date it has been answered 100 per-cent of the time with “Yes,“ followed by “Can you give me aspecific example?” It’s amazing how many people could notanswer the second question or (worse yet) attempted to lietheir way past it. The best answers came from those who didnot even need the prompting of my second question, butgave specifics in response to my initial one. That is what agood interviewer will be seeking.

An important aspect of being specific is to use the quanti-tative approach. Don’t just say, “I increased productivity.”Instead use, “I increased staff meeting productivity 25 per-cent in one year by implementing a videoconferencing sys-tem for participants at our other location on campus, there-by reducing travel time. As a by-product, meeting atten-dance is up over 10 percent. The new videoconferencingsystem was showcased in the August newsletter. Let meshow you a copy.”

Adapted from Brian Kreuger of CollegeGrad.com

By Dorothy Kerr

CAREER TIP OF THE MONTH

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Did You Know?In a recent Wall Street Journal survey, employersranked Rutgers #21 in the nation as a source for

full-time hires and interns.