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February 17, 2024

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February and March Fairs, New Career Exploration Tool…more!

Posted in: Announcements, Career, Events, Featured News

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Hiring season is upon us, and with that come several opportunities to interact with employers and establish valuable professional connections. Remember, your career advisors are available to assist you in preparing for the fairs! Make Your Career Advisement Appointment in Handshake.

This Week

Feliciano School of Business Job & Internship Fair 
Thursday, February 22, 2-6 p.m., University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center

  • Network with over 50 employers recruiting for full-time job and internship opportunities.
  • Bring your Montclair State University ID.
  • Please dress in professional attire.
  • Register in Handshake.

Coming Up Next Month

On-Campus Part-Time Job Fair 
March 1, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Student Center, Ballrooms

Career and Internship Fair
March 27, 1-4 p.m., University Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center

  • 70+ employers, across all different industries.
  • Recruiting for full-time jobs and internships.
  • Bring copies of your resume.
  • Dress Professionally.
  • Register in Handshake.

Black History Month Career Panel

Celebrate Black History Month with the Black Alumni Advisory Council. Learn about the professional journey of BAAC successful professionals panel and network with others in the Black Alumni Advisory Council Network!

Event Details

Monday, February 19, 4-6 p.m., Feliciano School of Business, Room 140.

Panelists

  • Taylor Jeffers ’13 ’16 MBA, social media entrepreneur, Taylormade It.
  • Al-Nesha Jones ’07 ’13 CPA, founder, ASE Group.
  • Gemar Mills ’05, chief academic officer & executive director, College Achieve Public Schools.
  • Bilal Walker ’16, program manager, Newark Opportunity Network, chief executive officer,  Al-Munir LLC.
  • Dr. Suffiyah Webb ’04 DDS MPH, chief executive officer, Brilliant Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.
  • Ni’Kita Wilson ’99, vice president of Product Development, Pattern Beauty.

Register Today!

Spotlight On

Dr. Chantelle Wright, Executive Director for Experiential Education and Career Connections at Montclair State University.

Earlier this month, Chantelle shared her insights and experiences on “I Do Declare” University College’s Podcast. Here are some highlights from her discussion with Tabitha Riley:

Podcast Highlights

  1. Be Open to Change: Dr. Wright emphasizes that “life is not linear, be open to whatever happens and don’t be afraid to share your experiences.” Remaining open to new opportunities and experiences is key to personal and professional growth.
  2. Create a Supportive Network: “Networking can be difficult, especially if you’re introverted…but that’s okay!” She finds it helpful to “connect with at least one person at every event that I go to and start from a personal level…it’s all about making friends and getting to know people.” Building a supportive network can provide valuable guidance and opportunities.
  3. Where You Start Out Is Not Always Where You End Up: “Sometimes you need time to explore and to figure out what your interests are and what you like, but the only way to do that is to try things.” Assessment tools such as Focus-2 and Skillful.ly can be incredibly helpful in this journey of self-discovery.

Explore the Full Episode on Apple Podcasts.

Do you Know your Career Personality?

Can you describe your skills, strengths and work preferences to an employer or friend? Need some extra support with preparing for the upcoming job fair or an interview? Skillful.ly is a free self-paced, online career exploration tool that will help you identify your career personality.

  • Guided courses
  • Engaging career personality tests
  • Employer-created lessons
  • Unlock your full potential

Understand how your personality influences your career choices. Create Your Account and Get Started!

Handshake Jobs and Internships

Jobs from Career Fair Employers!

Career Workshops

Navigating The Career Fair: Graduate Workshop
Wednesday, March 6, 1-2 p.m., Online.
Want to learn more about the career fair? Get insight on how to effectively research and engage with potential employers at the Spring 2024 Career Fair! This workshop focuses on identifying mid-level opportunities that align with your advanced skills and academic background. Register Now!

CCHL: Preparing for Your Internship and Job Search
Wednesday, February 21, 12-1 p.m., Online.
Whether you are looking for an internship or job, master the key steps that will help you proactively land professional opportunities.

Resume Writing Session: CSAM Students
Thursday, February 22, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Online.
If you are a CSAM student seeking an internship or entry-level employment, join us for this resume writing session. We will teach you how to write and revise your resume to be competitive in the job market. This session will also include a few tips and tricks about the job cycle process.

Finding an On-Campus Job

On-campus employment isn’t just about earning a paycheck, it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in campus life. These jobs provide meaningful employment opportunities for full-time undergraduate and graduate students. These opportunities are intended to enable you to earn while enhancing educational development and growth.  We regularly add to our on-campus jobs in Handshake and currently have over 30 active positions, so don’t forget to save your search, check regularly and set-up alerts. Learn More!

On-campus jobs: Handshake snapshot!

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