Career Development
academics, but it also has a reputation for being an inclusive and welcoming community. The university has much to offer students regarding career development and preparation, from advising on internships to helping you find your first job after graduation—and everything in between.
The Center for Career Development (CCD) is the central resource on campus that supports students and alums as they explore career options, develop their professional identities, and gain skills in the job search process. The CCD offers programs on a variety of topics related to career planning and development, including:
Resume writing workshops
Interview skills sessions with employers who come to campus to meet with students about their careers in industry or non-profit organizations
Information about internships, jobs, graduate school admissions decisions, etc.
Center for Career Development
The Center for Career Development is the central hub for career services at Princeton University. We offer various services and programs to help you develop your career skills and find a job after graduation. Whether or not you know precisely what you want to do, our team can help you explore your options and find the right path. We will help you research industries and employers, write a resume, practice interviewing (in person or over Skype), connect with alums working in fields related to yours–and much more!
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a process that requires a lot of planning and preparation. Entrepreneurship can be a challenging career path, but it offers many opportunities for personal growth and success.
Entrepreneurs are business owners willing to take risks to start their own businesses or grow existing ones. Entrepreneurs can see things differently than others, making them excellent at developing new ideas or products that people will want to buy or use.
Health Professions Advising (HPA)
Health Professions Advising (HPA) is a resource for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy and pharmacy. HPA advisors work with students to help them identify their interests and strengths and explore different career options. They also support medical schools or other professional schools during the application process.
Program in Teacher Preparation (PTAP)
The Program in Teacher Preparation (PTAP) is a two-year graduate program that prepares students to become teachers in New Jersey public schools. The curriculum focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching at all levels of education. Students develop an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses as well as those of their students; they learn how to create learning environments that support student success; they acquire strategies for assessing student performance; they become knowledgeable about issues related to diversity in schools; and they gain experience working with children from diverse backgrounds through field experiences.
In addition to acquiring coursework focused on these areas, PTAP students participate in internships during their first year, providing them with hands-on experience working with children with special needs or other academic challenges–or even just typical classroom settings! These internships allow you to get a feel for what it’s like being a teacher before graduating from Princeton University so you can decide whether this career path is right for you…Moreover, if so, will PTAP itself prepare you adequately enough?
