e-news archive
Friday, March 2, 2007
in this issue...
- Summer Internships
- Internships! New this Week
- Ask Dot
- Featured Website
- Career Resource: eFairs
- Alumni Highlight: Controller, Publishing Company
- Employer Spotlight: MPS
- Calendar of Career Events
- Sign Up for On-Campus Interviews!
Considering a summer internship? Start your search now!
Thinking about getting an internship this summer? Great idea! Summer Internships are an excellent way to gain career-related experience. Internships provide an opportunity to learn about career fields, develop skills and gain experiences that will help prepare you for your goals after graduation. Plus, employers are always telling CSC staff that they like to see job applicants with internship experience.
So, you know you want to work as an intern this summer – what next? Start Now!
- First, define what type of internship you are seeking. Do you want to learn more about a specific career field (advertising, non-profit organizations, etc)? Do you want to gain experiences with a specific skill (research, event planning, or writing)? Identifying your goals for your internship will help make your search easier and more focused. If you are struggling with this decision, please consider making an appointment to talk with a career counselor.
- Determine where you are willing to go. Are you looking in the Milwaukee area, your home town, or nationwide?
- Put together a resume and cover letter. Check out the Career Services Center’s online resources for these topics available at www.marquette.edu/csc/students/resume.shtml. You always want to send cover letters, even if the job posting only asks for a resume!
- Get your resume and cover letter critiqued. You can come to the CSC walk in hours (Monday – Friday from 1pm – 3pm) or email your resume to career.services@mu.edu.
- START LOOKING. The three best ways to find internships are:
- Review Online Postings: check out MUCareerTRAK and Golden Eagle Search in the Career Gateway on the CSC homepage. Check out the CSC internship pages at: www.marquette.edu/csc/students/findaninternship.shtml
- Develop a list of Target Employers: Where do you want to work? The CSC career library, Reference USA (through the Career Gateway) and professional associations are great ways to get list of employers or organizations.
- Talk with People (Networking): Once you know what you are looking for, ask your professors, friends, neighbors, classmates and family who they may know or be able to refer you to in your field of interest. Also check out MUConnect (Career Gateway) to contact Marquette Alumni who work in the field.
- APPLY: The only way to get an internship is to get out there and apply. Respond to postings, contact employers on your target list and follow up on networking contacts. Looking for an internship is an assertive process. You are not bothering anyone when you call to ask about opportunities. The employers probably made similar calls when they were students looking for internships!
- Consider making an appointment with one of our career counselors by calling our office at 288-7423, or by stopping by. Our counselors can help you focus your internship search, help with cover letters and resumes, give you networking tips, etc.
Summer will be here before we know it, don’t delay your internship search.
Taking these steps now to find an internship will help get you ready for a summer of excellent career-related experiences!
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No college student should be graduating without career-related experience. Be sure to gain skills through internships and co-ops related to your career goal or major. View internships posted recently for Marquette University students. To see even more internships plus full-time jobs, register with MU CareerTRAK.
Looking for Insider Information on Accenture? Look no further!
The Accenture Consulting Analyst Blogs offer the opinions, experiences and thoughts of our consulting analysts on their professional careers at Accenture, along with links to other relevant websites and articles. UC-Davis graduate Shawn Lavoie authors one of the blogs and shares his experience as a consulting analyst, involvement in recruiting efforts and how he spends his free time. His candid remarks make this an engaging way to learn about Accenture.
The Accenture Employee Podcast Series provides the “inside story” from Accenture employees about working in Consulting and our other workforces. In addition to our employees sharing their personal career experiences, Accenture’s Chief Technology Officer joins two episodes to discuss emerging technology trends and the implications of these trends on careers.
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Dear Dot,
I have been looking for summer internships and many of the positions I learn about are unpaid. I can’t afford to work this summer without getting paid. What should I do?
Sam R.
Read Dot's advice
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www.brillstreet.com
How Brill Street works for you:
They ensure that you have a real-world learning experience.
You are assigned to a real project at a business in your area that needs your help. And you're supported every step of the way by Intern Managers, who give you a general orientation relevant to the workplace and monitor your assignment through completion.
You can work year-round.
Why wait for the summer? Employers need help all year long. Plus, they have part-time and full-time opportunities available, so if you're taking a term off from school or have a light course load, they can help you make the most of your time.
You get to network with potential employers.
The more connections you have, the better your chances of finding a great job after graduation. Brill Streeters have access to opportunities at a large network of employers––and the chance to make even more connections.
Check it out TODAY!
An eFair is an entirely internet based job fair. You can use these job fairs to search for permanent jobs, summer, co-op, or internship positions. Employers submit information about their organizations and hiring needs. Candidates browse through or search for positions online and submit resumes directly to employers.
Marquette is taking part in two eFairs
National Jesuit Collegiate eFair
March 1 – March 31, 2007
Big East eFair
March 19 – April 16, 2007
You must be a registered MU CareerTRAK user to be able to login and participate in the eFair.
I am registered on MU CareerTRAK! Login
I need to register for MU CareerTRAK. Start Here
Please contact the Career Services Center (414-288-7423) with questions regarding eFairs.
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Michelle McArdle, Accounting, May 1994, Controller, Children’s Book Publishing Company.
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Michelle McArdle at mpmcardle@yahoo.com.
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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The Milwaukee Public School District employs over 12,000 full and part-time employees and is responsible for the education of approximately 103,541 students from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. MPS maintains over 200 locations throughout the city of Milwaukee with personnel who work in over 600 different job classifications.
They are actively seeking dedicated and fully certified teachers who are committed to teach the children of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). We are an improving urban district with an array of schools that offers innovative curriculum options. Each school is supported by technology. We recognize that getting the best teachers in our classrooms is a critical link to improving student learning. We offer full-time employment and generous benefits that include professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
For more information please visit: http://mpsportal.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/portal/server.pt
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Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming on campus recruiting events and career-related workshops.
Sign Up for On-Campus Interviews!
Junior and Seniors:
On-campus interviews began on February 16 (the day after the Workforce Career Fair). Since most of the on-campus interviews involve submitting a resume three weeks in advance of an employer visit, the time to sign up for interviews is now!
All interviews are arranged through MU CareerTRAK. We strongly encourage all job seekers to register with MU CareerTRAK. The process is easy and begins by submitting a resume to career.services@marquette.edu. One of our counselors will respond with detailed instructions. Campus interview schedules are also available through the Marquette Calendar of Events. You may also visit our office in person for personal assistance with MU CareerTRAK and signing up for on-campus interviews.
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