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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

Ildiko (Ildi) Koczan

Assistant Dean for Career Services

Phone 848-932-8702

Ildi Koczan leads SC&I Career Services, supporting students and alumni as they explore career paths, build professional skills, connect with employers, and prepare for career success. She is a nationally certified counselor and career development professional with experience in human resources, higher education career advising, and career services leadership.

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Bernadette Gailliard

Bernadette Gailliard

Assistant Director for Career Services

Bernadette Gailliard brings expertise in organizational development, coaching, communication, leadership development, and organizational change to her work with SC&I Career Services. Her background includes more than 12 years of experience in organizational development, consulting, coaching, higher education, and scholarship in communication and organizations. 

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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. 

Explore Opportunities

SC&I Career Services connects students with career events, job and internship search tools, employer programs, alumni connections, and experiential learning opportunities throughout the academic year. 

    SC&I Career Services offers career-focused workshops, networking events, alumni panels, employer information sessions, career fairs, corporate site visits, and other opportunities throughout the academic year. 

    Career event resources may include: 

    SC&I Career Calendar
    Handshake Calendar

    SC&I Career Services shares SC&I-specific opportunities with students throughout the semester through the SC&I Job Board. This specialized resource connects students directly with alumni and employers seeking candidates with an SC&I education and skill set.

    Disclaimer: Job postings published by SC&I Career Services do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any employer. Remember to practice safe job-search habits.

    View the SC&I Job Board

    Rutgers Handshake is the university's premier career platform, designed to support students in achieving their professional goals. Through the portal, students can explore thousands of job and internship listings, read company reviews, network with recruiters, and attend recruiting events. The platform also allows users to schedule appointments with career advisers and utilize a wide variety of career-development resources.

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    Credit Internship Programs

    Credit-bearing internships offer students an opportunity to earn academic credit while gaining professional experience and developing career-ready skills. Availability, eligibility, and requirements vary by program, and internships are not required for all SC&I programs.

    Explore internship opportunities and requirements for your program:

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    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. 

    Career Toolkit

    Explore resources to help you build your resume, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews, find internships and jobs, and develop your professional network.

    Whether you’re exploring career options or preparing to launch your career, the SC&I Career Toolkit has resources to help you get started.

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    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

    NACE Career Ready Competencies chart
    NACE Career Ready Competencies
    • Career and Self-Development
    • Digital Technology
    • Fairness and Collaboration
    • Leadership
    • Communications
    • Professionalism
    • Teamwork
    • Critical Thinking

    Explore NACE Career Readiness

    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.

    Alumni Network

    36,000

    SC&I Alumni Worldwide

    Plus over 615,000 Rutgers alumni globally

    Monthly Average

    70+

    New Job Board Roles

    Internships and full-time roles posted on the SC&I Job Board

    Upcoming Events

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    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.

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