Career Center
We work to help you thrive in your chosen career path from the moment you arrive on campus. Our mission is to guide and support both students and alumni in building the skills needed for success in the world of work, service, and further education.
Our goal is to transform your student experience and ensure a smooth transition into your professional life. Let us be your partner in achieving your career aspirations and making a meaningful impact.
- 96% graduates are employed or in graduate school within 1 year of graduating
- 90% students find internships and part-time job opportunities
What we offer our students
- Handshake – online career management system which allows students to create a professional profile for employers, upload a resume, search and apply for internships and jobs, and participate in workshops, programs, and events.
- Resume & cover letter support
- Internships
- Job search guidance
- Career scope assessment
- Alumni support
- Career workshops
- Career fairs
- Career closet service
- Interview prep
Employer Resources:
If you are looking for employees who are smart, skilled, and dedicated, you have come to the right place. Centenary University graduates not only receive a high-quality education but real-world experience through internships, campus work-study, and our required service education. Career Development takes a personalized approach to every student. We take pride and make sure our students are prepared through the 4-year plan, career readiness workshops, and internship/job related experiences. We offer opportunities for employers to connect with students through Career & Internship Fairs, Speed Networking events, Employer information sessions and much more!
Contact us today to learn more about how the Centenary’s Career Development can assist your company with its recruiting needs. If you have internship, part time or full-time job opportunities, you can create an employer account and post job opportunities on Handshake, our online career platform. Additionally, you can email [email protected] or call 908-852-1400 x 2240
For alumni
Centenary University graduates are encouraged to connect and collaborate with Career Development after graduation.
Services for Alumni:
We are committed to assisting you with developing your professional experiences and goals, and providing information, programs and resources to help you plan your future. Our main objective is to help you find a career path that is aligned with your interests and academic experience. Our office collaborates with other administrative offices and faculty to ensure that your professional development is supported throughout your educational course as a student and alumni.
More alumni services offered:
- Career Counseling
- Career Workshops
- Job Search Support
- Resume and Cover Letter Review
- LinkedIn Development
- Career and Graduate School Fairs
- Alumni Networking Events
- Alumni Mentor Program
First Destination Survey
The First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within one year after graduation. The annual initiative provides clear, concise, and consistent data on the outcomes associated with a college education on a national scale. In addition to providing outcomes for individual classes, the First-Destination Survey is designed to provide trends data over time to inform the discussion about the value of higher education. We appreciate it when graduates, particularly recent graduates, complete the survey.
To complete the survey, click here.
Contact Information:
Career Development
Academic Success in the Harris and Betts Smith Learning Center
908- 852-1400 ext. 2240