with Adam Mayer
Adam Mayer
Born and raised:
Toms River
Currently resides: Garfield
Family:
Adam is close with his brother, Andrew, and his mother, Nancy.
Education:
B.A., psychology,
Richard Stockton College; M.A., counseling, Montclair State University
Hobbies:
Adam has been playing guitar for 12 years, particularly jazz, the blues,
and rock music. He also enjoys reading and writing.
Favorite authors:
J.D. Salinger
Jack Keroauc
Favorite quote:
"I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it is."
-- Wayne Gretzsky
Adam Mayer, a counselor in the Career Development Center, has advice
for students seeking employment: the key to success is doing something
you enjoy.
He obviously practices what he preaches.
Adam loves helping students find their niche in the career world by giving
them advice and encouragement, and sharing knowledge. Each week, Adam
meets with 10-12 students to discuss everything from choosing a major
and resume writing to job opportunities and graduate school. He also works
with alumni in regard to self assessment, career changes and job-seeking.
"I'm a giant ear," he said. "I'm here to listen. I am also
a coach and a cheerleader for those looking for jobs." Adam guides
students to Web sites and job postings based on their resumes. Though
he helps students find jobs that suit them, actually landing a job is
the students' responsibility. "We guide the students," he said.
"We assist them with the legwork, but they ultimately land the job."
Adam came to Montclair State in 1997 to pursue a master's degree in counseling.
He worked as a graduate assistant in Career Development and discovered
he thoroughly enjoyed helping other students. "That’s how I
learned that I love counseling," he said. "I never benefited
from this type of service when I was an undergraduate. Now I have the
opportunity to help others."
Through his work, he also discovered one of his own hidden talents--public
speaking. "I enjoy speaking to students at workshops," he said,
adding that he regularly visits classes to talk about career counseling.
He has addressed 24 classes and 475 students over the last year. Adam
also conducts three seminars on graduate school, resume preparation and
interviewing skills.
Adam most enjoys the different types of students he counsels. "I
meet future artists, accountants and chemists," he said. "I
truly enjoy working with the students."
Determined that no student leaves the University without knowing the services
Career Development offers, Adam is committed to spreading the word. "We're
attempting to collaborate with other departments to let students know
what we do," he said. "I think the best way is through classroom
workshops."
If Adam has his way, every student will know his name and face before graduation.