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celebrate careers

February: Networking

In this Issue…

  1. Celebrate Careers: A Monthly Series by CSC ~ Networking
  2. Topic of the Month: Networking
  3. Spring 2010 WorkForce Career Fair
  4. Jobs & Internships!
  5. Ask the Experts: Career Fair?! How do I prep?
  6. Featured Website: One Day, One Job
  7. Career Resource: LinkedIn
  8. Alumni Highlight: Political Science & Philosophy Major
  9. Employer Spotlight: Aldi
  10. Calendar of Career Events

Celebrate Careers

February: Networking

Career Fair Prep and Resume Writing Workshop
Monday, February 8 | 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | AMU 227 Join us from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. to focus on what to do, say, and wear to a career fair and join us from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for a resume writing workshop.

WorkForce Career Fair
Thursday, February 18 | 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | AMU Ballrooms Employers hiring for internships & full-time positions in business, communication, government, nonprofit, engineering, and computer science.

Speed Networking with Alumni
Tuesday, February 23 | 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | AMU 227 One-on-one networking with alumni during a 30-minute speed networking session.

Power Lunch: African- American Professionals
February 24 | 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | AMU 157 Network with professionals in various fields, hear real stories from experts representing diverse African-American culture, and enjoy free lunch.

Topic of the Month BizMe Logo

Networking

“I have two recurring nightmares. In one, I am suddenly back in my high school biology class. I realize I haven’t done a bit of the assigned reading all semester just as the teacher passes out our final exam. Scary, but a cakewalk compared to the other dream: I am all alone in the middle of a cocktail party, buck naked save for the lone pig-in-a-blanket and blaringly pink Cosmo in my shaking hands. The room full of movers and shakers stands around me, pointing and laughing.

What makes the second dream so frightening is that it could happen. Well, maybe not in the literal sense—I don’t normally attend professional events in the nude. But we’ve all experienced that feeling of being completely exposed and alone in a crowd, especially at work-related soirees, where the pressure to perform hangs ominously over our heads.

Unless you were born with the gift of gab, the thought of small-talking your way to networking success probably makes you feel like you just ate an undercooked cocktail weenie. But fear not, shy one—with a few simple tips, you’ll be able to schmooze with the best of them—and still have your dignity in the morning.”

Read more: http://www.bizme.biz/bizclass/smart-schmoozing-big-tips-for-small-talk/

Career Fairs Spring

WorkForce Career Fair
This is an excellent opportunity for sophomores or juniors to look for internships, and seniors to seek full-time, post-graduate positions. Students should dress professionally and bring their resumes.

Thursday, February 18 | 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. | AMU Ballrooms Employers hiring for internships & full-time positions in business, communication, government, nonprofit, engineering, and computer science.

For more information: www.marquette.edu/csc

Career Fair Prep Workshop
Monday, February 8 | 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | AMU 227 Unsure of how to present yourself at a Career Fair? Join us from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. to focus on what to do, say, and wear to a career fair.

Unsure of how to present your skills and experiences on a resume? Join us from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. for a resume writing workshop.

  • Ongoing resume critiques from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
  • Come for the beginning, the end, or stay the whole time!
  • Sponsor: Direct Supply

Jobs and Internships

Develop a list of job search sites that list openings related to your field and check them regularly. Start your search with these Career Services Center favorites.

  • MU Career Manager
    Use MU Career Manager to access internships and jobs submitted through Marquette.

  • Golden Eagle Search
    Comprehensive web-crawler job search engine to search internships and jobs by skill area from over 5 million national job postings

  • Internship listings
    Subscriptions and links to internship listings.

  • All Job Listing Sites
    Local, national, and field-specific sites for job listings.

  • Occupational Listings
    Learn about different careers and skills needed.

  • Jobs@Marquette
    Does the thought of leaving Marquette sadden you? Search professional positions at Marquette.

Ask the Experts

Dear CSC Staff,

Is there anything I can do ahead of time to prepare for the WorkForce fair?

Thanks!
Awesome MU Student

Dear Awesome MU Student,

You made it to the AMU Ballrooms. Someone has just handed you a guidebook, a nametag, and a plastic bag. Now what? Try these concrete tips to get what you need out of the Career Fair:

    Prepare for the Fair:
  • Write a resume highlighting skills and experiences related to your goal
  • Locate the guidebook online and scan for employers seeking students like you; do your research
  • Pull together a professional outfit, preferably a business suit (note: this can be borrowed from a friend)

  • Your 60 Second Commercial:
    This will arm you with all you need to begin an intelligent and effective conversation with employers.
  • Where you are now (degree, program, year in college)
  • Where you have been (career-related experience, leadership experience, part-time work experience)
  • Where you are going (future goals)
  • "Hello. I'm Dot and I will graduate in 2007 with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. As a student here at Marquette, I have had the chance to gain leadership and organizational skills through my involvement in the ABC Club. In addition, I have worked for two years as a server at the Annex allowing me to gain valuable customer service experience. I am seeking an internship in the field of public relations for next summer. Can you share with me any opportunities within your organization that might fit with my skills and experience?"
    Things to Bring:
  • Copies of your resume (25-50 depending on size of event and number of employers you’d like to approach).
  • A smile, strong handshake and positive attitude.
  • Your 60-second commercial to introduce yourself and highlight your qualifications.
  • Information about the organizations that you will be approaching.
  • A hardcover notepad portfolio and/or professional briefcase for resumes, company information, business cards and notes (you can always write your list of questions for employers here).
Sincerely,

CSC Staff

Featured Website One Day Logo

One Day, One Job is a blog about entry-level jobs. Every day they take a look at one employer and the jobs that they are offering for recent college graduates. One Day, One Job scours both online and offline media for information on jobs that you may never think to look for. Too much job seeker attention goes to the top handful of companies that hire at the entry level. They want to open your eyes to the thousands of opportunities available to you, one day at a time.

One Day, One Job’s postings are an example for how college students can use the Internet to find great information about exciting entry-level jobs. They occasionally write job search advice that goes into greater depth about the methods they use to find the jobs they write about. One Day, One Job is not only a resource for finding great jobs, but it is also a lesson in how to find meaningful work.

http://www.onedayonejob.com

Career Resource

What is LinkedIn?

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 55 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals.

Watch this short video for an overview of what LinkedIn is and how it can help you.

Alumni Highlight

Timothy E. Breen, LEED AP
Double major in Political Science and Philosophy, 1983

New England Sales Manager
Unistress Corporation
Pittsfield, MA

Contact Timothy E. Breen at: Timothy.Breen@unistresscorp.com

Click here to learn more about Tim.

Employer Spotlight Aldi Logo

Aldi

Aldi is a multi-billion dollar retail business with over one thousand locations in the U.S. As a leader in the limited assortment grocery store format, their highly successful business model is built on creating efficiencies at every level – like stocking only the fastest moving grocery items – with over 95% of the products being their very own high-quality private label brand. It’s just one of the many ways that ALDI is revolutionizing the business.

Manage Millions: ultimate responsibility at the start of your career. Welcome to More.

More rewards. More responsibilities. More ways to achieve success. Welcome to a career as an ALDI District Manager.

Join ALDI as a District Manager, and you’ll become one of Aldi’s most important assets. You’ll be entrusted with managing the operations of an entire district encompassing millions in business.

Primary responsibilities include:
  • Oversee and manage store operations within your district
  • Assure adherence to merchandising plans
  • Monitor competitive pricing
  • Assure store compliance with federal, state & local regulations
  • Recruit, train & develop store personnel
  • Monitor & manage controllable expenses
  • Oversee the achievement of store productivity results
  • Oversee store inventory results
  • Conduct inventory counts & cash audits
  • Monitor cash control & minimize loss
  • Communicate effectively with Directors

The responsibilities. The success. And the rewards. Discover a career with more. Visit www.ALDI.us/careers for complete details.

Calendar of Career Events

Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming on campus recruiting events and career-related workshops.

Upcoming Career Fairs
This calendar includes upcoming Marquette career fairs, off-site career fairs, and e-fairs.

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