Your Job Search

Once you have made a decision and developed a career goal, you could be ready for your job search. Studies show it takes about six months of active job searching to find a position that fits with your education and career goals.

In addition to helping with your career development, the Career Services Center is also here to aid you in conducting a meaningful and effective job search. Our Kimberly-Clark Career Library contains valuable information about organizations interested in Marquette students and alumni, and binders of actual job postings for internships and full-time positions. These job postings compliment those available on-line through MU Career Manager.

Seniors should begin this process in earnest the fall prior to a May gradation. These same steps may be used for alumni or students seeking an internship.

Throughout the job search you will be in constant contact with employers. You will be evaluated on your ability to present yourself. Before you are in a position to present your skills and strengths to an employer, you must first know them yourself.

Know Yourself and Know Your Career Goals
- Interests: What do you like to do?
- Skills: What are you good at doing?
- Work Values: What is important to you?

Perfect Your Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter

Interviewing
- Practice using the handout Interviewing and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Schedule a Mock Interview

Three Ways to Find an Internship or Full-time Position
- Respond to position openings
- Develop target list of employers
- Network with potential contacts and employers

Some helpful resources might be:

• View the Job Search Strategies online workshop (PowerPoint)
  
  
• Enroll in ARSC 051 Job Search Strategies course that will guide you through the job search process
  
  
• On-Campus Interviews Register using MU Career Manager
  
  
• Job Listings
  Additional online listings from local, regional, and national sites
  
  
• Search national job postings on Golden Eagle Search
  
  
• Log on to Going Global, a comprehensive guide to international job search, including international internships and job postings
  
  
• Employer Research
  
  
• Successful Interviewing
  Sell yourself and your skills to potential employers
  
  
• Log on to InterviewStream, an online mock interview system to practice your interviewing skills
  
  
• Job Search Handouts
  • Job Search Guide (PDF)
  • Job Search Techniques (PDF)
  • Job Search for Arts and Science Students (PDF)
  • Job Search for Biomedical Science Students (PDF)
    
  • Job Search Strategies for Commuincation Students (PDF)
    
  • Job Search for Government (PDF)
    
  • Job Search for International Students (PDF)
  • Job Search for Non Profits (PDF)
  • Job Search for Public Health (PDF)
  • Job Search for Social Welfare and Justice (PDF)
  • Executive Search and Staffing Firms (PDF)
    
    
• Kimberly-Clark Career Library
  Print and electronic resources for your career and job search
  
  
• International Student Job Search
  Specific tips and resources for F-1 visa holders
  
  
• Gain tips on Your First Year as a Professional  (PDF)
  
  
• Complete the Got a Job! survey and tell us your latest career success!

View resources by other stages in the process:

• Know Yourself
• Understanding Career Fields
• Try-on Careers
• Your Job Search

You may also view resources by your year in college:

• Freshmen
• Sophomores
• Juniors
• Seniors
• Graduate Students

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