Career Fairs Recap

With three job and internship fairs over the past month, Career Services was able to connect with students and employers from all industries, backgrounds and majors!

Data Snapshot

• Over 2,500 student check-ins
• 165 employer participants hiring for part-time and full time jobs and internships
• Representation from nonprofit and for-profit organizations in industries such as; healthcare, law, technology, community development, business, accounting, finance and many many more.

You Attended a Career Fair, Now What?

• Follow up on your connections: Spoke with a hiring manager at the fair? Received business cards from recruiters or company representatives? Follow up with a quick email recapping your conversation and the roles you may be interested in. Even if you don’t see a job posted that appeals to you now, it doesn’t mean you won’t see something exciting in the near future. Making a connection and building your professional network is a great way to open doors.
• Keep the momentum going: Spoke about a specific job? Apply now while it’s still fresh in your mind and be sure to tailor your cover letter to mention your experience and excitement about the role or the organization.
• Start working on your resume and cover letter: Have a strong resume so you’re ready to hit the ground running. Book your appointment in Handshake to get started.
• Pat yourself on the back! Coming to professional events can be intimidating, but you did it, take a moment to celebrate yourself.

Spotlight Series

Internship Spotlight on: Anthony Castano, CART Alumni

After graduation Anthony was accepted into NBCU’s Page Program and has found a career where he can truly pursue his passions. The program provided him with exposure and experience in the media industry.

“MSU helped prepare me for my career by providing a great faculty that had numerous industry professionals with years of great experience.”

Key Take-aways:

• Master your soft skills
• Take a chance
• Get good at the basics
• Keep applying, attending events and networking!

“I attended numerous panels hosted by NBCUniversal and listened to the questions asked and advice given. When I received an offer my last semester of senior year, I was more than ready to seize the moment.”

Read the full article. Written by Sophia Ruggiero.

Reimagining Career Services

Over the summer we welcomed Dr. Chantelle K. Wright, Executive Director for Experiential Education and Career Connections! Our office will continue to focus on career success and enhancing on-campus employment, peer leadership, preparing students for post-graduate employment, increasing access to paid and credit bearing internships and much more. We are thrilled to welcome Chantelle to the Montclair State University family!

Jobs and Internships in Handshake

• School Social Worker at Maria L Varisco-Rogers Charter School
• Finance Rotational Analyst Info Session at Paramount
• Seasonal Client Advisor, Contact Center at Tiffany & Co.
• Human Resources Analyst Development Program – Summer Analyst Opportunity (New York Metro) at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Permanent Position: Payroll Coordinator at Work Light Productions
• Summer Assistant Vice President Internship – CIB Functions, Analytics Lab
• ABA Therapist at Cambridge Behavioral Health LLC
• Senior HRIS Analyst at Fox Rothschild LLP
• Environmental Engineer Trainee at NJ Department of Environmental Protection
• USDA-ARS Hemp Genetics Research Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
• Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting at Away
• Marketing/Industrial Psychology Intern at Hiring Solutions Group
• NYSPHC Fellowship Program, Chautauqua County, Public Health Fellow at New York State Public Health Corps
• Tourism Project Coordinator Intern at American Dream
• Deputy Division Director at US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Coordinator of Counseling at YWCA Union County
• Social Media Marketing Coordinator at Ontel Products Corp.
• Associate House Manager at Theatre Row – a program of Building for the Arts NY
• CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Program Evaluation Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

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Connect with Career Services

• Office Contact – Careerconnect@montclair.edu
• Check out the Career Connections Linktr.ee to follow us on social media and get access to other quick links!