The Career Center

Director: Jorge E. Rivera, M.A.
Bayley Hall, Suite 209
(973) 761-9355
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Email careerevents@shu.edu for questions or coordination of career events.
Employers email hirepirates@shu.edu to share jobs and internships.
Email careers@shu.edu for all other career-related inquiries.

The Career Center is committed to supporting graduate students in achieving their professional goals through personalized career development services. Graduate students benefit from an integrated approach that includes advanced career assessments, one-on-one advising and coaching, internship and fellowship support, and opportunities for mentoring, networking, and employer engagement. Whether students are seeking to advance in their current profession, pivot to a new field, or pursue further academic opportunities, Career Center professionals provide tailored guidance to help them prepare for and secure meaningful career outcomes.

Career-based Experiential Learning

Career-based Experiential Learning at Seton Hall University offers graduate students the opportunity to apply their academic learning in professional settings that support career advancement and specialization. Depending on the program, these experiences may include internships, clinical placements, practica, fieldwork, and student teaching assignments.

Recognizing that many graduate students are working professionals or career changers, the Career Center provides advanced, personalized career advising to support strategic planning, skill development, and career transitions. Services include guidance on securing high-impact experiential learning opportunities, refining resumes and professional materials, preparing for interviews, and expanding professional networks. The Center also manages the University Internship Program for eligible graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media, and the Stillman School of Business.

Internships

Seton Hall’s Internship Program supports graduate students in integrating advanced academic learning with meaningful professional experience. Internships are carefully approved and monitored to ensure they align with students’ academic goals and career advancement plans. Career Center professionals work closely with employers to facilitate high-impact opportunities that support industry specialization, leadership development, or career transitions.

Graduate internships may be structured as paid or unpaid, credit-bearing or non-credit-bearing, and are typically part-time, allowing for flexibility with work and academic schedules. Many graduate students find that internships lead to expanded professional networks, enhanced credentials, and opportunities for full-time advancement within their chosen fields.

Students seeking academic credit for an internship must receive approval from a designated faculty internship advisor. These faculty members collaborate with the Career Center to help graduate students define learning objectives, integrate reflection into the experience, and assess outcomes. Some academic departments may have additional requirements for credit-bearing internships.

Graduate students not seeking academic credit are encouraged to meet with a Career Center adviser to develop a personalized internship or experiential learning strategy that aligns with their professional goals.

Career Counseling and Assessment

Career Counseling and Assessment
The Career Center provides graduate students with personalized career counseling and assessment tools to support strategic career planning, leadership development, and professional growth. Whether students are seeking advancement in their current field or transitioning into a new career path, the Center offers one-on-one advising tailored to their goals and experience level.

Graduate students can access tools such as the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to gain insights into their strengths, work styles, and values. The Career Center also offers CliftonStrengths, a widely used assessment that supports leadership development, personal effectiveness, and team dynamics in professional settings.

Career Workshops

The Career Center offers a range of advanced workshops designed to support graduate students in navigating their next professional steps. Whether pursuing leadership roles, transitioning industries, or exploring academic and non-academic career paths, these sessions provide practical tools and strategies aligned with graduate-level goals.

Workshop topics may include:

Crafting tailored resumes, CVs, and executive summaries
Building a personal leadership brand and thought leadership profile
Interviewing for advanced roles in industry, healthcare, education, or research
Strategically leveraging LinkedIn and professional networks
Writing persuasive personal statements, bios, and portfolios
Negotiating job offers and advancement opportunities

These interactive sessions equip graduate students with the insights and skills needed to position themselves competitively in today’s evolving job market.

Pirate’s Closet

To support graduate students in presenting themselves with confidence and professionalism, the Career Center offers access to the Pirate’s Closet. This resource provides free professional attire for interviews, industry conferences, networking events, and career fairs. Whether advancing in their current field, transitioning to a new role, or stepping into leadership positions, graduate students can select gently used, workplace-appropriate clothing to ensure they make a strong first impression. The Pirate’s Closet helps remove financial barriers to professional readiness and supports students at every stage of their career journey.

Employer/Alumni Networking Events

The Career Center cultivates strong partnerships with employers and alumni who are actively seeking to engage graduate-level talent. Each year, hundreds of organizations participate in on-campus and virtual networking events to connect with Seton Hall graduate students for internships, fellowships, leadership development programs, and full-time professional opportunities.

Employers and alumni also serve as career mentors and industry contacts, offering valuable insight and connections across a range of sectors. These networking opportunities are designed to help graduate students expand their professional networks, explore new career pathways, and position themselves for advancement within competitive fields.

Online Career Resources

The Career Center provides a suite of advanced online tools to support graduate students and alumni in managing their career development, enhancing professional skills, and preparing for competitive opportunities:

Big Interview: A platform that allows users to practice industry-specific and advanced interview questions while receiving structured feedback to improve performance.
Candid Career: A video library featuring insights from professionals across industries, offering guidance on career paths, transitions, and workplace expectations.
VMock: An AI-powered resume review tool that delivers instant, personalized feedback to help graduate students strengthen their resumes for leadership roles, industry pivots, or specialized opportunities.

These and other digital resources are accessible through PirateNet and the Career Center's homepage, providing flexible support tailored to the unique goals of graduate students.

Alumni

The Career Center offers career transition support to alumni and encourages their active involvement in professional development and networking opportunities. As valued members of the Seton Hall community, alumni contribute by serving as industry experts at career events, recruiting students for internships and full-time roles, and mentoring current students and fellow graduates. Through these efforts, alumni remain connected while making a meaningful impact on the next generation of professionals.