We are a group of experienced and dedicated team members focusing as liaison in supporting students, alumni, faculty/staff,  employers, non-profit agencies. Whether on-line or at the office, we are driven by our vision and mission. The guidance of our advisory board members is embedded in their mission statement.   

CDS Vision and Mission Statement 2007

Vision: To have career development become a widely integrated and invaluable component of the university’s overall education delivery and student professional preparation strategies.  

Mission:  Career Development Services is a value–added contributor to the career planning and preparation of NJIT students and graduates. We're dedicated to continually improving our client services and to assuming leadership in the profession of career development.

Our Mission is fulfilled through assisting:

• Students in gaining a clear understanding of their career options and workplace requirements, in  obtaining experiential learning opportunities in the private and public sectors, in developing job search and interviewing  skills, and obtaining employment upon graduation;

• Alumni in refining their job search and interviewing skills, career objectives, gaining a clear understanding of their career options and  workplace requirements, and obtaining meaningful employment in a specialty consistent with their education, experience, and personal goals;

• Faculty/staff in understanding the needs of employers and of the academic preparation and associated skills necessary for graduates, and thus influencing curricula content and academic advisement; 

 Employers in staffing their organizations with qualified students, graduates, and alumni capable of filling their workforce needs, and in developing closer and more effective relationships with university staff;

• The community in linking students, alumni, faculty, and staff directly to service and civic engagement activities with organizations committed to improving the quality of life for New Jersey residents.

CDS Advisory Board Mission Statement

The mission of the CDS Advisory Board is to provide on-going broad, independent advice and guidance to the Division for the purpose of re-assessing and refining their long-term vision and enhancing the Division’s ability to achieve its goals of assisting students, alumni, faculty/staff, employers, non-profit agencies and to ensure that the Division effectively demonstrates and disseminates outcomes attained in meeting these objectives.