Career and Professional Development
Career and Professional Development
Career and Professional Development
Career Resources
Office of Career Advancement
“The mission of the Office of Career Advancement (OCA) is to engage students in the development and implementation of meaningful educational and career goals consistent with their personal values, interests, and abilities. To this end, the office team helps students and alumni create an effective framework for a lifetime of active career management through one-on-one counseling, workshops, recruitment programs, career fairs, job posting databases and by promoting strong partnerships with employers, academic departments, and the university community.”
Office of Career Advancement
Savitz Hall - Room 242
201 Mullica Hill Rd
Glassboro, NJ 08028
856.256.4456
ProfsJobs
ProfsJobs is a one-stop-shop for your career search needs. Search for full-time, part-time, summer, and internship positions. Have your resume critiqued and posted in the electronic resume bank. Upload cover letters and supporting credentials to include in the on-line application process. View upcoming career fairs and on campus interview events. It’s convenient, user-friendly, and FREE! The ProfsJobs system is a web-based program accessible from any computer with internet access 24 hours a day, seven days week. And it’s only for Rowan students and alumni.
All current students should already have an account. To access system for the first time, visit www.rowan.edu/profsjobs and select the forgot password option from the student portal – we will send a new password to your Rowan email address.
Self-Assessment
Ever wonder if your major is a good match for your interests and skills? Would you like to explore career opportunities related to your major? The Office of Career Advancement (OCA) can help! Assessments available to students and alumni include the FOCUS-2 self-assessment inventory program. You can learn more about yourself, your major, and job possibilities.
The Self Registration Access Code for Focus-2 is: profs https://www.focus2career.com/Portal/Login.cfm?SID=833
CareerShift
Recognizing the need for more systematic, effective tools for online job hunters, CareerShift was created to help job seekers successfully navigate the published and hidden job market to find career opportunities. CareerShift has offered an online set of integrated applications proven to help job seekers since 2007.
Named "The Best Job Search Tool on the Internet," CareerShift uses an exclusively licensed, patent-pending set of integrated tools to assist Rowan students in finding employment easily and conveniently. With CareerShift's robust company and contact database, users can find current job connections and make meaningful new connections.
CareerShift is accessible through the ProfsJobs site (log into ProfsJobs and the link for CareerShift will be on the right hand side of the page).
Big Interview: Ace Your Interview and Win The Job!
Big Interview's proven, step-by-step system combines expert video lessons and our interactive interview practice tool to help you land your dream job.
Students can register at: https://rowan.biginterview.com/
Office of Pre-Health Programs
The Office of Pre-Health Programs helps Rowan undergraduate students interested in pursuing a healthcare career, particularly medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry.
Our services include Pre-Health advising, goal setting and planning, programming such as workshops, and accessible resources that engage you in experiential learning. Please connect to our office by first completing our Pre-Health Student Information Form. You will then begin receiving our newsletter and invitations to Pre-Health programming events and workshops. We also encourage you to schedule an advising meeting using this link.
View the Health Professions Presentation to learn more about getting started.
Contact Information:
College of Science & Mathematics
Recommended Electives for Pre-Health Students:
PHIL09.375 |
Philosophy of Medicine |
SOC08.436 |
Sociology of Medicine |
PHIL09.341 |
Biomedical Ethics |
SOC08.320 |
Urban Sociology |
PHIL09.393 |
Cont. Moral Problems - WI |
SOC08.422 |
Social Determinants of Health |
PHIL09.369 |
Philosophy of Science |
SOC08.120 |
Intro to Sociology for Pre-Med |
ANTH02.215 |
Medical Anthropology |
PSY01.329 |
Health Psychology |
LAT09.101 |
Elementary Latin I |
PSY01.107 |
Essen. of Psychology for Pre-Med |
Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Advice
Rowan Global advisors have created handouts for job searching with non-traditional and 3+1 students in mind. Check out these handouts and don't forget that advisors are available to help with resumes, cover letters, interview techniques and more.
Career Guidance - Resume, Cover Letter and References
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate research: https://csm.rowan.edu/research/undergraduate-research/index.html
Graduate research: https://sites.rowan.edu/sgs/graduate-research-services/
Online Resources
Forage is a FREE online resource that offers virtual day-in-the-life experience programs designed by leading companies. Develop your skills and gain a better understanding of different roles and sectors by working through these self-paced modules that utilize tasks similar to those you would undertake during a traditional internship.
- Sample what work is like at leading companies
- Discover career paths that you may not have previously considered
- Build confidence and gain skills to prepare for you for your career
To learn more about Forage, get started here!
FOCUS 2 is an online, interactive career & education planning system that combines
self-assessment, career exploration and decision making into one comprehensive program.
FOCUS 2 can help students map out a career path and select the right major area of study
offered at their school to support their career goals.
Visit the University Advising Center website (www.rowan.edu/advising) and click on the FOCUS 2 icon.
Upcoming Career Fairs
Save the date! Career Fairs are held on the Rowan University Glassboro campus for all students throughout the academic year. A Career Fair is a great opportunity to find an internship, career opportunities, and network with various organizations. Dress professionally and bring your resume! You can find all event details here. Register for a Career Fair at: Career Fairs (symplicity.com). View the list of employers signed up to attend by creating an account in Profs Jobs.
Graduate School Resources
Thinking about Graduate School? Here are some tips and resources to help you get started:
Check out our YouTube channel to watch our previous Q+A sessions about searching, applying, and going to grad school.
- Start by doing a little research. There are lots of options, so it's good to start information gathering and learning about options in advance.
- Professional Associations (listed below by major) offer great advice, including lists of accredited programs.
- Learn about the application process and start to gather your materials.
- Attend a Rowan Global Graduate Information Session
- Think about your personal statement
- Talk to a pro!
- The CHSS Center for Professional Success provides advice about graduate school and offers meetings with a Faculty in Residence who provides graduate school advising
- The Office of Career Advancement has a number of resources, including career counseling, career exploration, and graduate school advice
Career and Graduate School Resources by Major
Applied Professional Communication
Student Groups and Publications
- Communication Studies Club and Lambda Pi Eta https://ccca.rowan.edu/departments/communicationStudies/studentgroups.html
- Writing Arts Club https://www.
facebook.com/WritingArtsClub/ - Avant, the literary/graphics magazine www.facebook.com/ruavant/
- HerCampus, a national digital publication with a Rowan University branch https://www.facebook.com/HCRowan/
- The Whit, student newspaper The Whit Online | Rowan University's Campus Newspaper since 1938
- Additional information from the Communications Department Student Groups | College of Communication and Creative Arts | Rowan University
Professional Associations
- American Communication Association http://www.americancomm.org/
- International Communication Association https://www.icahdq.org/default.aspx
- Public Relations Society of America https://www.prsa.org/
- National Communication Association https://www.natcom.org/
- Association for Women in Communications https://www.womcom.org
- International Association of Business Communications https://www.iabc.com
- International Public Relations Association https://www.ipra.org
Industry Related Job Posting Sites
- PRSA https://www.prsa.org/career/find-a-job
- HooJobs https://www.hoojobs.com/
- International Association of Business Communications https://jobs.iabc.com/
- National Communication Association https://www.natcom.org/academic-professional-resources/nca-career-center/find-job
- PR Council http://careercenter.prcouncil.net/
- PR News https://jobs.prnewsonline.com/
Graduate School
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) https://www.ets.org/gre
- For a list of current MA in Communications programs
https://www.mastersincommunications.com - Public Relations grad programs that have a PRSA chapter
https://collegeguide.prsa.org/listing/united-states-of-america-programs
Biological Sciences and Health Professions
Career Exploration
Student Groups
- Biology Club https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/bioclub
- Pre-Health Society https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/prehealth
- Rowan ASDA Pre-Dental Chapter https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/pre-dental
- American Medical Women's Association - Rowan Chapter https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/amwarowan
- Pre-Vet Society https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/pre-vet
- Minority Association of Premedical Students https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/maps
Professional Associations (Professional Association websites offer a wealth of knowledge about career paths, certifications, networking events, and much more. Plus, they usually have a jobs board. See if you can join as a student member!)
- American Society for Microbiology https://www.asm.org/
- American Occupational Therapy Association https://www.aota.org/
- International Forum for Cell Biology https://www.ascb.org/
- American Association for the Advancement of Science https://www.aaas.org/
- American Institute of Biological Sciences https://www.aibs.org/home/
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology http://www.asbmb.org/
- American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org
- American Public Health Association https://www.apha.org/
- American Dental Association www.ada.org
- American Academy of PAs https://www.aapa.org/
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners https://www.aanp.org/
- American Chiropractic Association www.acatoday.org
- American Medical Association https://www.ama-assn.org/
- American Physical Therapy Association https://www.apta.org/
- American Society of Cytopathology https://www.cytopathology.org/choose-a-career-in-cytotechnology/
- American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants https://www.anesthetist.org/
Industry Related Job Posting Sites
- Science Careers http://www.sciencemag.org/careers
- Biomedical Science Careers Program https://www.bscp.org/
- New Scientist Jobs https://jobs.newscientist.com/
- Public Health Jobs https://publichealthjobs.org/
- Rowan "Biojobs" listserv https://groups.io/g/rowanbiology
- Environmental Biology and Ecology jobs in NJ https://thewatershed.org/environmental-jobs-board/
- Environmental/Ecology/Conservation Job Boards https://environment.yale.edu/careers/resources/jobs-sites
Graduate School Resources
- Association of American Medical Colleges https://www.aamc.org/
- Includes MCAT information
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
- Chiropractic (Association of Chiropractic Colleges)
- Dental Professions (American Dental Education Association)
- Health Administration (Association of University Programs in Health Administration)
- Naturopathic Medicine (Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges)
- Nurse Anesthetists (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists)
- Nursing (American Association of Colleges of Nursing)
- Occupational Therapy (American Occupational Therapy Association)
- Occupational Therapy Prerequisite Course List (Thomas Jefferson)
- Optometry (Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry)
- Orthotics and Prosthetics (National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education)
- Osteopathic Medicine (American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine)
- Pharmacology (American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics)
- Pharmacy (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy)
- Physical Therapy (American Physical Therapy Association)
- Physician Assistant (Physician Assistant Education Association)
- Podiatric Medicine (American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine)
- Public Health (Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health)
Business Administration: Global Business and Leadership
Career Exploration
- Rohrer College of Business Career Resources
- A great resource for understanding how to apply a business administration degree to a variety of career paths https://www.fnu.edu/8-jobs-business-administration-degree/
Student Groups
- Beta Gamma Sigma https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/bgs
- Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/ceo
Professional Associations
- American Business Women’s Association https://www.abwa.org
- International Association of Administrative Professionals https://www.iaap-hq.org/default.aspx
- American Management Association https://www.amanet.org
Industry-Related Job Postings
Graduate School
- Database of best MBA programs Best Business Schools (MBA) Ranked in 2022 - US News Rankings
Computing and Informatics
Student Groups
- Upsilon Pi Epsilon https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/upe
Professional Associations (Professional Association websites offer a wealth of knowledge about career paths, certifications, networking events, and much more. Plus, they usually have a jobs board. See if you can join as a student member!)
- IEEE https://www.ieee.org/
- Association for Computing Machinery https://www.acm.org/
- Information Systems Security Association International (ISSA) https://www.issa.org/
- CompTIA AITP (Association of Information Technology Professionals) https://www.aitp.org/home/
- Association for Information Systems https://aisnet.org/
Industry Related Job Posting Sites
- www.dice.com
- https://jobs.ieee.org/
- https://computerwork.com/us/en/IT-Jobs/
- https://www.issa.org/page/CareerCenter
- https://cybersecurityguide.org/
Graduate School Resources
- Database of some of the hot degrees for C & I
https://www.masterstudies.com/Masters-Degree/Computer-Science/
Construction Management
Student Groups
- Habitat for Humanity https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/habitatforhumanity
Professional Associations
- North America’s Building Trades Unions https://nabtu.org
- American Institute of Constructors https://www.aic-builds.org
- Construction Management Association of America https://www.cmaanet.org
- National Association of Women in Construction https://www.nawic.org/nawic/default.asp
Industry-Related Job Postings
- https://www.cmaanet.org/career-hq
- https://www.ihireconstruction.com/t-construction-manager-s-new-jersey-jobs.html
- https://jacobs.jobs/construction-manager/jobs-in/#2
Graduate School
- Database for construction management graduate degrees https://www.bestcollegereviews.org/top/online-masters-construction-management-degree-programs/
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Student Groups
- Rowan Emergency Medical Services https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/ems
- International Association of Emergency Managers https://www.iaem.org
- National Emergency Management Association https://www.nemaweb.org
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute https://training.fema.gov/emi.aspx
- Disaster Recovery Institute International https://drii.org
Industry Related Job Posting Sites
- https://jobs.iaem.org/jobseeker/search/results/
- https://www.fema.gov/careers/job-openings
- https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/search-job-postings
Graduate School
- FEMA-approved graduate school database https://training.fema.gov/hiedu/collegelist/
Health Studies
Career Exploration
- A great resource for understanding how to apply a health studies degree to a
variety of career paths What can I do with a health studies degree? | Prospects.ac.uk
Student Groups
- MEDLife Rowan https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/medliferowan
- Public Health Club https://shp.rowan.edu/departments/hes/students/publichealthclub.html
- National Wellness Institute Student Chapter https://shp.rowan.edu/departments/hes/students/index.html
- Pre-Health Society https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/prehealth
- American Public Health Association https://www.apha.org
- New Jersey Public Health Association https://www.njpha.org
- National Wellness Institute https://nationalwellness.org
- American Health Planning Association http://www.ahpanet.org
Graduate School
- Healthcare graduate programs https://www.petersons.com/grad/healthcare-graduate-programs/?utm_source=gradlp&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=healthcare
- Association of American Medical Colleges https://www.aamc.org/
- Includes MCAT information
Human Services
Student Groups
- Human Services Club https://chss.rowan.edu/departments/sociology/acad/humanservices/hsclub/index.html
- Sociology Club https://chss.rowan.edu/departments/sociology/organizations/index.html
- Active Minds https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/ruactiveminds
Professional Associations
- National Organization for Human Services https://www.nationalhumanservices.org
- American Public Human Services Association https://www.aphsa.org
- National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals https://nadsp.org
Industry-Related Job Postings
- State of New Jersey Department of Human Services https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/involved/employment/
- NOHS Job Board https://nationalhumanservices-jobs.careerwebsite.com
Graduate School
- Social Work graduate programs https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Directory-of-Accredited-Programs.aspx
- Human Services graduate programs https://www.humanservicesedu.org/masters-human-services/
- Council on Social Work Education
- Online MSW Program Search https://www.onlinemswdegrees.org/msw-programs-by-state/new-jersey
Licensing/Certifications
- State Board of Social Work Examiners https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/sw/Pages/default.aspx
Inclusive Education
College of Education Student Organizations:
https://education.rowan.edu/current-students/student-orgs/
Professional Associations
- American Federation of Teachers https://www.aft.org
- ASCD https://www.ascd.org
- National Education Association https://www.nea.org
- NJ School Jobs https://www.njschooljobs.com, https://k12jobsnj.com/
Graduate School
- Graduate programs for educators https://www.graduateprogram.org
Law and Justice, including Law School
Law Student Groups Listed Here.
Professional Associations (Professional Association websites offer a wealth of knowledge about career paths, certifications, networking events, and much more. Plus, they usually have a jobs board. See if you can join as a student member!)
- American Bar Association https://www.americanbar.org/
- National Association for Legal Professionals https://www.nals.org/
- National Criminal Justice Association http://www.ncja.org/home
- American Correctional Association www.aca.org
- American Probation and Parole Association https://www.appa-net.org/eweb/
- International Association of Women Police http://www.iawp.org/
- Even more links: https://online.king.edu/criminal-justice/13-associations-for-criminal-justice-students/
Industry Related Job Posting Sites
- USA Jobs (for federal government job postings) https://www.usajobs.gov/
- https://lawjobs.com/
- https://www.state.nj.us/corrections/pages/careers2.shtml
- https://www.governmentjobs.com/
Graduate School Resources
- The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) https://www.lsac.org/lsat
Liberal Studies and General Career Exploration
Student Groups
- Philosophy Club https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/philosophyclub
Career Exploration
- https://www.themuse.com/advice/wondering-what-to-do-with-that-liberal-arts-degree-we-have-some-ideas
- Focus 2 Career Assessment https://www.focus2career.com/Portal/Login.cfm?SID=833
- https://www.onetonline.org/
- www.glassdoor.com
- www.linkedin.com
Job Posting Sites
Nursing
- National Student Nurses Association https://www.nsna.org/
- American Nurses Association http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/AboutANA
- The National League for Nursing http://www.nln.org/about
Industry-related job postings
- ANA Career Center https://jobs.ana.org
Graduate School
- Database for types of nursing grad degrees https://nursejournal.org/degrees/msn/types-of-masters-degrees-in-nursing
Psychology
Career Exploration
- All Psychology Careers https://www.allpsychologycareers.com/ A tremendous resource for those considering a career in the field of Psychology. Provides detailed information on career options for psychology graduates such as Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. The site has information about graduate schools and programs, salary structures, licensure and certifications and more.
- Social Work Resource Guide https://mastersinsocialworkonline.org/
Student Groups
- Psych and Law Club https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/psychandlawclub
- Psi Chi (Honor Society) https://rowan.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/psichi
Professional Associations (Professional Association websites offer a wealth of knowledge about career paths, certifications, networking events, and much more. Plus, they usually have a jobs board. See if you can join as a student member!)
- American Psychological Association https://www.apa.org/
- National Association of Social Workers https://www.socialworkers.org/
- Association for Addiction Professionals https://www.naadac.org/
- American Counseling Association https://www.counseling.org/
- American Academy of Forensic Psychology https://aafpforensic.org/
- National Association of School Psychologists http://www.nasponline.org/
- Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology http://www.siop.org/
- American Psychology-Law Society https://ap-ls.org/
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry https://www.aacap.org
- Association of Professional Behavior Analysts https://www.apbahome.net/
Industry Related Job Posting Sites
- www.idealist.org (Jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities in the non-profit sector)
- https://psychologyjobs.com/
- Careers in Mental Health and Addiction Medicine
Graduate School Resources
- Applying to Grad School https://www.apa.org/education/grad/index
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) https://www.ets.org/gre
Radio/TV/Film
Student Groups
- Rowan Television Network https://ccca.rowan.edu/departments/radioTelevisionFilm/clubs.html
- Cinema Workshop http://www.cinemaworkshop.com
- WGLS FM (89.7FM) Rowan Radio https://wgls.rowan.edu
Professional Associations
- National Association of Broadcast Engineers and Technicians http://www.nabetcwa.org
- National Association of Broadcasters https://www.nab.org
- Audio Engineering Society https://www.aes.org/about/
- American Society of Cinematographers https://theasc.com
- Society of Camera Operators https://soc.org
Industry-Related Job Postings
Sociology
Career Exploration
- Sociology Career Information https://www.bestcolleges.com/careers/humanities-and-social-sciences/sociology/
Student Groups
- Sociology Student Groups https://chss.rowan.edu/departments/sociology/organizations/index.html
Professional Associations
- American Sociological Association https://www.asanet.org
- International Sociological Association https://www.isa-sociology.org/en/
- Association of Black Sociologists https://www.associationofblacksociologists.org
- Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology https://www.aacsnet.net
- Sociologists for Women in Society https://socwomen.org
Industry-Related Job Postings
- Job Bank for ASA members https://www.asanet.org/academic-professional-resources/job-bank
- www.idealist.org (Jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities in the non-profitsector)
Graduate School
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) https://www.ets.org/gre
- Council on Social Work Education