Career Services
At Kean, we believe in helping all students find an internship or job to launch their careers. Our mission is to assist students and alumni in identifying their career goals and securing employment that fulfills them. We help every step of the way. Find out more.
Take Your Next Step Toward Tomorrow Today
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 exploring full-time career opportunities, Career Services is here to help you compete in today's challenging and ever-changing job market.
We offer a variety of services, including résumé critiques and mock interviews, to help you find a position that supports your career goals. Not sure what you want to do? That's not a problem; we can help you assess your interests and strengths and find the right path for you!
If you're an employer looking for a highly motivated intern or employee, please visit College Central to post your position so our students and alumni can apply and consider particiapting in one of our upcoming Career Fairs.
Students and alumni seeking internship and employment opportunites are encouraged to create their College Central account today to get their resume posted and begin reviewing opportunties. The job openings are updated every day, so log in today and start your journey toward career success.
The Cougar Career Journey
Career Exploration:
- Where will your educational journey 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 will 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 achieveing all of your career goals.
Career Readiness:
- How will you know your ready? Once you've decided on your cream 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 opportuntity 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, Internships.com, CareerBuilder, Idealist.org, USAJobs.com, NJSchoolJobs.com and HigherEdJobs.com.
Contact Information and Hours of Operation
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.
36%
Percentage of college graduates hired who came from employer internship programs
7 out of 10
Interns are offered jobs
61%
Interns offered jobs by senior year