Javid Louis, VISA
From SC&I to leading global content at Visa. Javid Louis on creativity, strategy, and the AI-powered future of brand communication.
Explore Career Resources at SC&I
How SC&I Career Services Can Support You
SC&I Career Services provides specialized career development support for SC&I students and alumni through individualized coaching, internship and job-search assistance, employer connections, networking opportunities, and career-readiness resources.
Meet the Career Services Team
Ildiko (Ildi) Koczan
Bernadette Gailliard
Get Started with Career Support
SC&I Career Services supports students through virtual and in-person advising, career-focused workshops, networking opportunities, employer engagement, and individualized career planning. Whether you are just beginning to explore career options or actively applying for internships and jobs, our team can help you take the next step.
Explore the services we support with our Career Toolkit.
Credit Internship Programs
- Communication Undergraduate Internship Program offers information on how to identify internship options and find the right internship; receive credit while interning with a company or organization; manage a workload as a student and intern.
- The IT & Informatics Internship is approximately 150 hours of workplace employment that represents a significant learning opportunity for the student.
- A JMS Internship is a highly recommended capstone experience for majors. Our students pursue placements in major media outlets throughout the New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia markets.
- The strategic location of the MCM program within the research corridors of Northern and Central New Jersey, and near the greater metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia, provide unparalleled opportunities within multiple industries.
- The MI program prepares students for a range of career trajectories. The program offers seven concentrations that help students focus on career goals, including Library and Information Science; Archives and Preservation; Data Science; Health Information; Human-Computer Interaction; Informatics and Design; School Librarianship; and Technology, Information, and Management.
The MI program also offers students a concentration with an opportunity to create their own pathway.
Build Skills: Show Up Ready
Career readiness is built one step at a time. Use the Career Toolkit resources to prepare for internships, jobs, networking conversations, interviews, graduate school applications, and long-term professional success. For follow-up or questions, book a career advising appointment with us.
Career Toolkit
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LinkedIn Profile Setup
LinkedIn Sample Profile
Networking Tips
Professional Photo Resources -
Search Strategy
Job Board Guidance
SC&I Job Board -
Graduate Program Decision Tree
SC&I Areas of Study
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness
Career readiness skills help students prepare for internships, jobs, interviews, leadership experiences, and long-term professional success. Rutgers Career Exploration and Success define career readiness as the foundation for demonstrating core competencies that prepare college graduates for workplace success and lifelong career management.
Career Readiness Competencies
- Career and Self-Development
- Digital Technology
- Fairness and Collaboration
- Leadership
- Communications
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Critical Thinking
Career Learning Resource Hub
The Career Learning Resource Hub serves as a dynamic, on-demand platform where students can continuously access a rich archive of recorded workshops, insightful alumni panels, and exclusive insider career tips from employer partners or alumni.
The Career Learning Library May Include
- Recorded Workshops
- Alumni Panels
- Employer Partner Presentations
- Career Tips from Alumni
- Career Tips from Employers
From Classroom to Career
Meet SC&I alumni and discover where their degrees have taken them. Explore career journeys, professional milestones, valuable lessons learned, and practical advice for students preparing to enter the workforce.
Kailey Daniele, Hunter PR
From SC&I to agency life at Hunter PR. Kailey Daniele on persistence, pivoting from sports to PR, and the relationships that open doors.
Gladys Cepeda, North Bergen Public Library
Gladys Cepeda, bilingual youth services librarian at the North Bergen Public Library, reflects on how her Rutgers experiences taught her the value of networking, skill-building, and cultivating authentic professional relationships.
SC&I Careers by the Numbers
2025 Current Outcomes Rate
82%
Knowledge rate reflects the percentage of graduates with a known first destination within six months of graduation.
Monthly Average
70+
New Job Board Roles
Internships and full-time roles posted on the SC&I Job Board
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Virtual
Monday, October 12, 2026, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. | Virtual
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. | In-person The Yard at College Ave. 40 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Join Our Community
Stay connected with SC&I Career Services, alumni, employers, and peers through the SC&I Career Corner LinkedIn community. Join the group to discover opportunities, career advice, networking connections, and updates from the SC&I career community.
Graduating Soon? Tell Us What’s Next
Are you graduating? Please complete the post-graduation survey to share your plans after SC&I. Your response helps the school better understand student outcomes, support future students, and strengthen career services programming.
Have Questions?
We're here to help.
Undergraduate Students
Email: undergrad@comminfo.rutgers.edu
Phone: 848-932-7550
Drop in: SC&I building, 4 Huntington Street, Room 214, College Avenue Campus
(Advising appointment scheduler)
Graduate Students
Email:
Ph.D.: sciphd@comminfo.rutgers.edu
Phone: 848-932-7550
Drop in: SC&I building, 4 Huntington Street, Room 214, College Avenue Campus