news 04.04.08

Salaries depend mainly on the type of work and the geographic area where the position is located. The skills required for the job and the overall cost of living in the region dictate what entry-level employees are paid. Most companies share salary data, and therefore will have detailed information on the distribution of salaries across industries and locales. Generally, employers will know exactly what you’re worth. In negotiation, it pays to have an idea as well. For a list of salary websites, click here.

Prepare a list of your skills that make you deserving of a higher salary or more benefits. Employers will negotiate within a range, but will rarely exceed that range unless you are an exceptional candidate. Be prepared to prove to a potential employer that you may be worth a slightly higher salary. For example, if you are a marketing manager with experience in technical writing, you could ask for slightly more money because most managers would pass off any writing to someone else.

Before you begin salary negotiations, decide what salary you WANT to earn, what you NEED to live on, and what you will be willing to SETTLE for. The cost of living in the geographic area will be a factor as it is more expensive to obtain comparable housing, parking, insurance, and other necessities in places like New York City than it would be in Chicago or Milwaukee. These are personal decisions that nobody can make for you and for which there is no real guideline.

Remember—you do not need to negotiate a job offer. If you are happy with the offer, then accept it… and then let everyone know what you will be doing after graduation!

Looking to gain career-related experience with an internship? Ready to start your job search? View internships and jobs posted recently for Marquette University students. To see even more internships and full-time jobs, register with MU Career Manager.

College-to-Work combines scholarship dollars with educational paid internship opportunities at Wisconsin’s leading companies and nonprofit organizations, such as Luther Manor Adult Day Center and Society Insurance. Students participate in a 10 week internship program in which they complete over 400 hours of work during their summer recess.

Over 40 students from Wisconsin’s private colleges collectively spent over 15,000 hours during the Summer 2007 as interns. It is anticipated that over 40 students will participate in College-to-Work internships during the Summer 2008.

To apply for a summer internship, begin by clicking here. This page lists all of the opportunities and is updated often! Click on each link to bring you to a description of the opportunity. The descriptions also have a direct link to the application page and application instructions.

***IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL OF THE APPLICATION***
*** INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!***

Remember, the Career Services Center would be happy to help you craft your resume, just drop-in for walk-in hours daily from 1-3 p.m. or call 414.288.7423 to make an appointment with a career counselor--Good Luck!!!

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The Career Services Center is participating in an internship survey being conducted by one of our research partners, Dr. Phil Gardner from Michigan State University. Dr. Gardner is looking for students who are currently on an internship or co-op or who have recently completed one to complete an on-line survey. If interested please read the following information provided by Dr. Gardner and follow the web link to complete the survey.

I am involved in a large study several aspects of internship and co-op participation. I am still collecting data and am seeking input from students who had experiential experience (internships and co-ops) during the 2007 calendar year. I will be able to break out data on school size and public and private when the reports come out. If you have any students who could help simply have them go to the following web site and complete the survey:

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Dear Dot,

I am graduating this May and have just accepted an offer for my first professional position! I am very excited to start my career but also feel nervous about what I should expect from my first full-time position. Do you have any advice for me?

Cheryl R.

www.bigshoesnetwork.com

Founded in 2006, Big Shoes Network, Inc., is the outgrowth of a little idea and a big desire of Jeff & Martha Carrigan to help others. More specifically, they know first-hand how frustrating it can be to land that first job. They know the fear and uncertainty of leaving an employer when you have nothing lined up. They know the sheer work involved with keeping your spirits up and continuing to send out cover letters and resumes as you search for that next opportunity. In the end, they’ve been there.

That’s why they started Big Shoes Network. They wanted something a little different. Something far more targeted and relevant. In the employment marketplace, their niche is presenting internships and job opportunities in advertising, communications, graphic design, marketing, marketing research, public relations, and web design and development. Nearly all of these job openings will be in Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. As a result of this focus, hundreds of employers and thousands of marketing communications-oriented professionals use the Big Shoes Network to get connected to one another.

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The Occupational Outlook Handbook (located at bls.gov) is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.

Since their founding in 1971, Quad/Graphics has grown from a one-press shop in rural Wisconsin to worldwide prominence, boasting an employee team 12,000 strong and annual sales of $2 billion. Headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, just 20 miles west of Milwaukee, Quad/Graphics now has 20 printing and prepress locations worldwide.

Quad/Graphics is the largest privately held commercial printer in the world, serving the magazine, catalog, book publishing, retail, direct mail and commercial markets. They provide full production services, from design and photography through printing and finishing, using the most modern equipment and service approaches in the industry.

Innovative management practices have earned Quad/Graphics recognition as one of the best companies to work for in America. A casual, friendly environment makes learning and working fun. And they offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry – including onsite fitness and healthcare centers, recreational leagues and events, paid holidays and vacation, and more! They also offer condensed workweeks: Employees work three days one week, four days the next, in one of two 12-hour shifts.

At Quad/Graphics, there’s no limit to what you can do. They are a company with boundless opportunities – where employees are encouraged to observe, explore, invent and, ultimately, become something more than they ever hoped to be. They are committed to maintaining their industry leadership in printing solutions, and are equally dedicated to the success and satisfaction of employees and clients.

For more information please visit http://www.qg.com/workwithus/work_with_us.asp.

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.

Attention Seniors! Are you seeking a full-time job upon graduation? Full-time on-campus interviews are coordinated through MU Career Manager. Many of the organizations visiting campus require students to submit a resume well in advance of the recruiting visit. These deadlines are now arriving. To register with MU Career Manager, please visit www.mu.edu/csc/careermanager. A resume is required as a part of the registration process. You are always welcome to visit the Career Services Center in person for assistance with MU Career Manager and on-campus interviews.

The College of Business Administration’s Finance Department
is pleased to announce a special event for ALL Marquette students interested in working in New York City

We welcome NYC Alumni to campus for this presentation including financial professionals from organizations like
Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley.

Alumni will share their personal experiences, including the best ways to prepare for Wall Street interviews,
live in NYC and grow a career in this competitive environment.

How to Navigate the NYC Job Landscape
Interviewing Tips and Mock Interviews
How to Connect with Marquette Alumni from New York
Careers in Finance: Investment Banking, Hedge Funds, Private Equity and more

Useful for all students interested in the finance industry-
no matter where YOU HOPE TO LOCATE!

If you are looking to truly become a global citizen, gain knowledge about other cultures and countries, and gain valuable work experience, the Peace Corps is a wonderful way to do just that! Find out more about the application process, benefits of service, and speak with a recruiter.

Questions? Contact Ryan Kattner at 800.424.8580 option 1, ext. 1483 or rkattner@peacecorps.gov

College-to-Work combines scholarship dollars with educational paid internship opportunities at Wisconsin’s leading companies and nonprofit organizations, such as Luther Manor Adult Day Center and Society Insurance. Students participate in a 10 week internship program in which they complete over 400 hours of work during their summer recess.

Over 40 students from Wisconsin’s private colleges collectively spent over 15,000 hours during the Summer 2007 as interns. It is anticipated that over 40 students will participate in College-to-Work internships during the Summer 2008.

To apply for a summer internship, begin by clicking here. This page lists all of the opportunities and clicking on each link will bring you to a description of that opportunity. The descriptions also have a direct link to the application page and application instructions.

***IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL OF THE APPLICATION***
*** INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!***


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