Welcome to the LIU Office of Career Services! We are looking forward to working with you! Each LIU-Brooklyn Campus student is assigned a career counselor based on major. Counselors offer career development assistance throughout a student’s academic career. Our office also provides a comprehensive range of career education programs and services in group settings throughout students’ college careers and after they graduate. And, we develop and maintain relationships with businesses to foster coop/internship and job opportunities for students and help students conduct productive job searches.
Contact Us-
PRATT
BUILDING ROOM 510
Phone: (718)
488-1039
Email: amy.rothenberg@liu.edu
Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri
9:00 - 5:00 | Tue,Wed
9:00 - 6:30
Our Staff-
Please click here to view our staff and call to schedule an appointment with our career counselors.
Our Services include-
- One-on-one appointments with a counselor throughout a student’s college career
- Skills/Interests Assessments to help students discover career options that fit their personalities, interests and skills.
- Career and industry research to uncover a variety of career options and industries. Students may read career-related books while relaxing in our library and conduct their own research at the computer kiosks in our Lounge in Pratt 510.
- Career-related workshops on a variety of topics such as interviewing skills, how to network, etc., often targeting specific majors.
- Resume and job search letter development to target/explore/follow-up on specific opportunities.
- Interview preparation enables students to experience the interview-process first-hand through mock interviews. Students receive feedback and gain confidence.
- Career Readiness class (COOP 1): This one-credit class prepares students for coop placements and internships and is free for students in good standing who take at least 15 credits during that semester.
- Coop/Internship referral assistance: Undergraduate Students learn about work opportunities that strengthen skills, and allow students to explore different careers, network with professionals and build their resumes. Many coop/internship opportunities are paid.
- Networking with professionals: Seasoned professionals in a variety of fields and industries share their experiences and valuable career/industry information through special events such as panels, networking parties, etc.
- Mentoring program: Students are connected with LIU Alums who are established professionals in their chosen field of interest.
- On-campus Recruiting Events: Students have opportunities to meet employers and learn about opportunities at events such as Career Fairs and in some cases, interview for positions.
- Job referral assistance: Counselors help students conduct a job search, identify opportunities of interest and prepare to apply and interview for targeted opportunities.
- On-the-Job coaching: Once students obtain an internship or job, counselors are available to assist them as they adjust to the work world.
- Alumni counseling: Students receive continued career counseling assistance upon graduation from LIU – Brooklyn Campus
Career Services: Your career starts here! Come and see us as soon as you can so we can help you identify your skills and interests, focus on appropriate career opportunities, prepare for a job search and connect you with internship/coop work experiences that will help you build your resume – and launch your career! Also, find out about our events and workshops by checking this site and the flat screens around campus. Click on 'Our Services" tab for all the undergraduate services we provide.
2008 Career Fair
The Career Fair will be April 17th, 2008. The Fair offers you the opportunity to meet with employers from various fields and explore internship and part-time and full-time employment opportunities. Plan NOW to meet with a career counselor to critique your resume and prepare for the Fair.
> Prepare for the Career Fair
> Dress to Impress
> Companies planning to attend
Accounting Recruitment
Accounting recruitment is scheduled annually, early in the Fall semester at the CW Post Campus of LIU. Graduate students attending the Brooklyn Campus of LIU who will complete their accounting degree in the Fall or Spring semester have the opportunity to participate.
PharmD On-Campus Recruitment
Representatives from various pharmacy companies come to campus to interview sixth year PharmD students for full-time positions.
Coop Program
This program assists students in preparing for and securing major/career-related internship positions that complement academic studies. Such positions will help students build their skills, experience and self-confidence, as well as their resumes. Employers are 60% more likely to hire students with internship experience and many employers go on to hire students who have interned with them upon graduation. Students are encouraged to plan to have several internships through their college career – and to work with our office to help them through this process. See your Career Counselor today for more information!
Coop 1 (Career Readiness) is a one-credit course offered to students in all majors to prepare them for internship experiences, job search and the world of work. Participants develop their own portfolio of job search-related tools, including a resume and cover letter; practice interviewing and receive feedback; and learn about different industries and occupations that fit their interests. Students who are enrolled for 15 credits and are in good academic standing are eligible for a grant to cover the cost of tuition for Coop 1. For more information, students should contact the Office of Career Services.
Coop 2: This seminar introduces students in an internship to workplace dynamics, professional etiquette and navigating the professional world.
Jumpstart:
This program pairs college students with preschool children to help children build language, literacy and social skills in educational settings. As a Jumpstart employee, you can earn your work study award with potential to earn an additional education award of up to $1,000, while you make a difference in the life of a child! Contact: Fabiola Alexis at: 718-780-4355; fabiola.alexis@liu.edu
America Reads:
This federally funded program for students who qualify through their financial aid packages places students in paid positions in educational settings. Students receive ongoing teaching and leadership training to prepare them as educators and leaders. Interested students can pick up an application at the Office of Career Services. Contact: Sarah Noel at: 718.780-4349; sarah.noel@liu.edu.
The Office of Career Services at Long Island University/Brooklyn Campus offers a wide range of career planning services to assist graduate students. Each student is assigned a Career Counselor to assist them throughout their graduate studies. Our staff helps students research, prepare for and secure work opportunities while in school and upon graduation. Students are encouraged to use the many services and resources that are available to all graduate students of the Brooklyn Campus. We also sponsor workshops and other events. Alumni may continue to utilize the full array of career services provided by the Office of Career Services for one year following graduation.
Graduate Student Services
> Resume/Curriculum Vitae Preparation: Have your resume/CV critiqued and developed to stand out from the competition.
> Letter Preparation: Fine-tune your cover letters, thank you letters, and letters of inquiries.
> Mock Interviews: Develop interview your skills and practice responses to typical and industry/position-specific interview questions and receive feedback from your Counselor.
> Job Search Process: Uncover strategies to enable you to conduct an effective and productive job search.
> Workshops, Events and Panels – Attend career-related workshops and other events to network with and learn from seasoned professionals.
DISTANCE CAREER COUNSELING
The ReadyMinds program offers distance career counseling for graduate students unable to meet with a career counselor at our office. Counseling sessions are conducted through telephone and on-line interaction at times that are convenient for you (e.g., evenings, weekends). Heidi Ravis, our distance career counselor, provides services including resume review, interviewing skill development, job search preparation and industry research to help you navigate through the job search process. Click here for more information about ReadyMinds.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Job Referrals - graduate career counselors on an appointment basis maintain information about full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
Internships - identify organizations and the application process for students seeking internships related to their respective majors.
Career Fair - employers from public, private, and not-for-profit sectors disseminate employment information.
Accounting Recruitment - accounting recruitment is scheduled annually, early in the Fall semester at the CW Post Campus of LIU. Graduate students attending the Brooklyn Campus of LIU who will complete their accounting degree in the Fall or Spring semester have the opportunity to participate.
PharmD On-Campus Recruitment - representatives from various pharmacy companies come to campus to interview sixth year PharmD students for full-time positions.
Alumni may continue to utilize the full array of career services which are available by the Office of Career Services for one year following graduation.
Individual career counseling sessions
Completion and interpretation of career assessment instruments
Resume and cover letter review and development
Mock Interviews
Job search strategies
On-campus workshops, panels, and other events
Job referral assistance
Distance Career Counseling Program
The ReadyMinds program offers distance career counseling for graduate students unable to meet with a career counselor at our office. Counseling sessions are conducted through telephone and on-line interaction at times that are convenient for you (e.g., evenings, weekends). Heidi Ravis, our distance career counselor, provides services including resume review, interviewing skill development, job search preparation and industry research to help you navigate through the job search process. Click here for more information about ReadyMinds.
List your open Job/Internship – let us help you fill your open positions
List your company’s open jobs/internships with us! Feel free to reach out – or refer your Human Resources team to: Amy Rothenberg, Associate Director of Career Services, amy.rothenberg@liu.edu. 718.488.1603.
Join the Alumni Listserve
Add your name and contact information to our Listserve to learn about exciting job opportunities listed in our office, as well as events targeted to alums to help you in your career development and build your network. Contact: Amy Rothenberg, Associate Director of Career Services, amy.rothenberg@liu.edu. 718.488.1603.
Help a Student-Share your knowledge: Be a Mentor!!
Help a college student learn about your field and the world of work by conducting an informational interview, allowing the student to ‘job shadow’ you for a day or developing an ongoing mentor/protégé relationship. Make a difference in someone’s life (and feel good) – without taking too much time from your busy schedule.
- Career Fair 2008 and Employer Partnership Program
Our Career Fair, which will be held April 17, 2008, features a variety of companies and organizations, offering a range of
employment opportunities for our students, including:
• Summer and school-year internship opportunities/cooperative education work placements
• Part-time professional opportunities
• Full-time employment opportunities for graduating students
The registration fee is $150, and includes lunch for 2 attendees.
Lunch and set-up: 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Fair: 1:00-5:30 p.m.
Location: Main Gym, Metcalfe Building, 1 University Plaza, Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
We would love to have you join us! Click here to download more information.
- LIU-Brooklyn Campus Cooperative Education Program
Cooperative Education integrates academic study with career-related professional experience. The program enables undergraduate students to work in a field related to their career interests, while in school. Cooperative Education students learn about the world of work and workplace etiquette by taking our Coop 1: Career Readiness course. All students also work one-on-one with a Career Counselor through their Coop experience-and their academic career at LIU-Brooklyn Campus. Our program is ongoing, so students may begin their work placement anytime during the year, depending on employers’ needs. Students may continue their work beyond the initial assignment, if requested by the employer. If the student is not available, we will find another candidate for you. The program provides employers with an excellent source of motivated, pre-trained, and focused employees to assist you on a short- or long-term basis or with special projects.
- List your company’s open jobs/internships with us!
Let us help you fill your open positions! Feel free to send postings to or contact to: Amy Rothenberg, Associate Director, Office of Career Services, amy.rothenberg@liu.edu.or call at 718.488.1603
- On-Campus Recruiting/Resume Drops
Let us help you meet your hiring needs by arranging for you to interview our students on-campus. Or, we can collect and screen resumes and candidates for your targeted openings. Contact: Stephanie Steinberg, Director, Office of Career Services, stephanie.steinberg@liu.edu; 718.488.3311
