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

1. Interests: What do you like to do?
2. Skills: What are you good at doing?
3. Work Values: What is important to you?

Perfect Your Materials

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Interviewing

1. Practice using the handout Interviewing and Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
2. Schedule a Practice Interview

Three Ways to Find an Internship or Full-time Position

1. Respond to position openings
2. Develop target list of employers
3. Network with potential contacts and employers

Some helpful resources might be:

1. On-Campus Interviews Register using MU Career Manager
2. Job Listings Additional online listings from local, regional, and national sites
3. Employer Research
4. Successful Interviewing
   Sell yourself and your skills to potential employers
5. Job Search Handouts
6. Kimberly-Clark Career Library
   Print and electronic resources for your career and job search
7. International Student Job Search
   Specific tips and resources for F-1 visa holders
8. Gain tips on Your First Year as a Professional  (PDF)
9. Complete the Got a Job! survey and tell us your latest career success!