TCNJ’s Office of Career and Leadership Development career counseling services are best suited to help recent graduates explore potential options, develop their professional materials (e.g. resume or personal statement), and connect to career opportunities. We offer career counseling services to our alumni as well – access and policies are below:
| Time Beyond Graduation | Career Counseling Appointments | Resume Review Online Service Access |
On-Campus Interviews |
| 0-1 year (ex. May 2023 to May 2024) |
Unlimited | Unlimited reviews | Yes |
| 1-5 years (ex. May 2024 and beyond) |
You can schedule and complete two, 30 minute counseling appointments per academic year (July through June). |
Up to two reviews | Not eligible |
| 5+ years | Not eligible | Up to two reviews | Not eligible |
Below is a robust list of resources for our TCNJ alumni to leverage. If you have specific questions about resources listed below, please contact us at career@tcnj.edu
- Handshake – search for jobs exclusively for TCNJ students and alumni.
- Note: You must have your TCNJ email account active to use most tools listed below, including access to Handshake to search jobs and to schedule an appointment. If you need to help with your TCNJ email account as an alumnus/a, visit https://alumni.tcnj.edu/benefits/alumni-email/
- TCNJ Alumni LinkedIn Group – join and network with fellow lions.
- TCNJ Career Handbook – a comprehensive collection of job search resources, tips and strategies relevant to all majors and industries.
Career Change and Exploration
- National Career Development Association Career Help Finder
- What Can I Do With My Major?
- Focus 2
- MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory
- Must schedule an appointment & meet with an advisor to determine if one or both of the surveys are appropriate or necessary.
- A fee will be charged to cover the cost of the report, $10.25 for Strong Interest and $17.95 for MBTI.
- Eligible for a third appointment to discuss your results.
Resume and/or Cover letter Support
- TCNJ Career and Leadership Tips and Guidelines
- JobScan – get past applicant tracking systems (ATS) by using this tool to optimize your job applications.
Interview Preparation
- TCNJ Career and Leadership Development Tips and Guidelines
- The Big Interview – Practice interviewing via the convenience of your phone!
Networking Advice
- TCNJ Career and Leadership Development Tips and Guidelines
- TCNJ Alumni LinkedIn Group – join and network with fellow lions
Broader New Jersey and Beyond Networking Resources
- NJ Career Connections
- Meetup
- National Association of Professional Women
- TCNJ Alumni Association Chapters Listing
- Philadelphia Young Professionals Council
- Princeton Region Young Professionals
- NJ Career One Stops
Mentor a Lion with Career and/or Leadership Advice
- Complete our Volunteer Interest Form here and you will receive an email when opportunities come up throughout the year. Opportunities include being featured on our social media, individual mentorship, serving as a guest speaker to a class, or sitting on a panel.
Hire a Lion
- Handshake is the college-wide job and internship posting system and is available to all current students and alumni. Visit the Employer page and follow the instructions to post an internship or job. Questions? Contact Shannon Conklin, conklins@tcnj.edu.
Are you a TCNJ Alumnus interested in career-related, professional development, and/or networking events?
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- Career fairs offered by the Office of Career and Leadership Development are open to alumni to attend. These can be found on the events page listed below, but also in Handshake.
- To learn about other events for you, visit alumni.tcnj.edu/events and the Career and Leadership events page for an up to date calendar of events.