Experiential Opportunities

Many academic programs require some type of industry or field experience as part of a course or other graduation prerequisite. These hands-on experiences and the connections you make in fieldwork and job shadowing are fantastic ways to see a day in the life of a career or organization. If you are looking for short-term or virtual option, consider exploring a micro-internship! Even if the experience was short-term or required as part of a course, it’s important to still list it on your resume and talk about it in interviews.

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There are so many opportunities to build your career skills through opportunities available at Rutgers. Here are a few examples of academic experiences that you can add to your resume to showcase your career readiness.

1. Courses may count as experiential if they involve hands-on learning. Check with your academic advisor to see what options are available within your major!
2. Study abroad is an opportunity to live and take classes in a foreign country, immerse in the culture, learn a language, and gain global perspective. What a great way to show an employer your ability to adapt to new settings and develop your cultural competency!
3. Leadership programs provide skill-building activities that promote teamwork and networking opportunities. On-campus programs allow you to meet other students and university staff as you put career-readiness skills into action, while off-campus programs build your network with professional organizations and can provide a “sneak peek” into an organization.
4. Research is often conducted through an academic department and can be paid or unpaid. Many students say that these experiences allowed them to get valuable advice from faculty while giving them practical experience in collaborating with a team to work towards a common goal.

Showcase your skills.

Find your career fit.

Forage offers bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give you a genuine career advantage with Fortune 500 companies. These opportunities are completely free, with no prior experience or application needed to get started.

They're a great way to try out different fields and see what you like before applying for internships or jobs!