Career Services

Climb higher, get hired! Whether you are a freshman looking to build your resume for the first time, a sophomore or junior exploring internship opportunities, or a senior applying to full-time career opportunities and planning for life after college, Career Services is here to help you navigate your career path and compete in today's ever-changing job market.

Our Office offers a variety of career-related services and can help you assess your interests and strengths to make sure you are choosing the right career for you!

Are you an employer looking for a highly motivated interns or employees? Please post your openings on Handshake so that our students and alumni alike can apply! You're more than welcome to attend one of our upcoming Career Fairs or host an employer information session soon.

Are you a student or alumni seeking internship and employment opportunities? Please create your Handshake account today to get your resume posted and begin reviewing opportunities. Job openings are updated every day, so log in today and start taking the next steps in your Cougar Career Journey.

Career Exploration:

• Where will your education take you? Using a combination one-on-one advising and other resources, our dedicated team is able to help you identify the career opportunities that best match your interest and strengths.

Career Planning:

• What steps do you need to take along the way? Once you've decided your dream career, year-by-year our dedicated team is able to help you map a pathway towards achieving all of your career goals.

Career Readiness:

• How will you know when you're ready? Once you've decided on your dream career and have your Career Plan mapped, our dedicated team is able to help you develop and refine your core career competencies to make sure you can take advantage of all the opportunity that awaits you.

Career Success:

• Now let's put it all together. Ready, set, apply! Access career tools on Kean’s Online Employment & Internship Portal for assistance with interviewing, internships and other career related topics. Additional online resources include Linkedin, Handshake, CareerBuilder, Idealist.org, USAJobs.com, NJSchoolJobs.com and HigherEdJobs.com.

All services are offered virtually or in-person by appointment. If you are a current student, please email us at career@kean.edu or call our office at (908) 737-0320 to schedule today. For alumni, please click here.

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
*Early morning and late evening appointments available by request.

Need help searching for an internship, writing a resume, finding a job or choosing a career? Please contact the appropriate member of our Career Services Support Team now or email us at career@kean.edu. For alumni, please click here.