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INTERNSHIPS & CAREER SERVICES Beth Ricca, M.S.Ed Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 What Do Employers Look For? • • • • • Internships Leadership positions High GPA (3.0 or above) Co-curricular activities Volunteer/other work experiences NACE Research: Job Outlook 2020 National Association of Colleges and Employers Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 What Skills Do Employers Seek? • • • • • • Critical thinking/problem solving Teamwork/collaboration Professionalism/work ethic Oral/written communications Digital technology Leadership NACE Research: Job Outlook 2020 National Association of Colleges and Employers Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 The Ramapo College of NJ Career Center engages, educates and empowers students and alumni through individualized services, employer relationships and campus partnerships to build a strong foundation for a lifetime of achievement Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 Ramapo College Career Center Individualized Attention College-wide commitment to Career Development Connections Excellent internships On-campus employment Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION • professional Career Advisors assigned by school • Academy Certified Resume Writers • Individual appointments with easy scheduling & personalized resume/cover letter feedback • Early connections through First-Year Seminar • 24/7 career videos, interview practice and online resume writing tool RAMAPO COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO CAREER DEVELOPMENT Pathways Program • Career Development activities - graduation requirement for all students • 24/7 access to courses • Career Assessment • Resume/Cover Letter/LinkedIn Profile • Interview Practice • Prepares students for internships • Pathways Coordinators guide students Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 CONNECTIONS • Average of 200 employers visit campus each year • Key geographic location • Employer events to meet hiring managers • Career Fairs, Panels, Information Sessions • RoadrunnerTREKS - Google, Microsoft, NBCUniversal, BMW, KPMG, Metropolitan Opera, Fox News Channel • Alumni engagement, 31K+ LinkedIn group CONNECTIONS • Online career management system • 900+ Career Centers nationally • 100% of Fortune 500 companies • 10K+ employers connected to RCNJ • 10K+ postings this year • Connect to fellow students & alumni • Employer & job reviews Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 INTERNSHIPS • Students work at a relevant internship and may earn academic credit • or credit options – required for some majors • Faculty oversee academic requirements • During the regular semester or summer session • Required: 2.0 GPA and completion of 32 credits at Ramapo •50% paid internships RECENT INTERNSHIP EMPLOYERS American Museum of Natural History American Red Cross Atlantic Records Brooklyn Nets BMW North America CNBC Commerce Bank Eisner & Amper LLC Ernst & Young Fox News Channel Habitat for Humanity HUMC Madison Square Garden March of Dimes MSG Varsity Morgan Stanley NBCUniversal NJ Botanical Gardens Nickelodeon O! Magazine Orange & Rockland Utilities Pearson Education Sharp Electronics Sony Music Entertainment The Valley Hospital UBS PaineWebber WCBS-TV Wyckoff Animal Clinic UPS ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT • Federal Work-Study and Student Aide • Students awarded Federal Work-Study funds through Financial Aid • Opportunities for off campus employment with community service agencies • 1,000+ students with 100+ college units • Competitive - apply early! • Impacted in 2020 - many students working remotely Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 Top Industries for RCNJ Graduates (75%) Last Graduating Classes Business/Private Industry Nursing/Health Professions Non-profit/Government/Social Services Communication/Arts Education Science/Technology 92% planned to stay in NJ/Tri-State area Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 Top Employers of RCNJ Graduates LinkedIn (September 2020) TOP TAKEAWAYS Do more than go to classes – get involved, try new things & have fun! Complete Pathways courses according to your Four Year Plan • First-year students complete Pathways by the end of their 2nd year at Ramapo • Transfer students by the end of their 1st year at Ramapo It’s ok to be Undecided about your major Continue to be flexible &resilient – you’ve got this! Utilize your Ramapo Success Network – let us to assist you Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 Beth Ricca, M.S.Ed., Director bricca@ramapo.edu 201-684-7444 Time for Question & Answer! Text your Questions to: (201) 371-4984 Contact Us! Admissions Office - admissions@ramapo.edu Center for Student Success - success@ramapo.edu Orientation - orient@ramapo.edu Upcoming Virtual Events Tuesday Topic Presentations: • December 22nd - Affordability • January 12th - Academic Success Strategies • January 19th - Commuting to Ramapo Register in your admissions portal: https://apply.ramapo.edu/portal/tuesday-topics-deposit Virtual New Student Orientation Website https://www.ramapo.edu/orientation/virtual-orientation Ramapo’s Commitment to Affordability Payment Plans and Financial Aid https://www.ramapo.edu/student-accounts/affordability/ Share your Roadrunner Pride on Social Media! #RCNJ2024 #RCNJTransfers THANK YOU! Follow us on Social Media! @RamapoCollegeNJ @RCNJAdmissions @RamapoCollegeNJ @RCNJAdmissions @peers_RCNJ @rcnj_orientation @rcnjtransfers @RamapoCollegeNJ @RCNJAdmissions Don’t forget to join the “Class of” Facebook Group! Search Ramapo College Class of 202*