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Thursday, March 20, 2008
in this issue...
- Job Search Boot Camp
- Career Week 2008 - Something for Everyone
- Graduate & Professional School
- Jobs & Internships! New This Week
- Ask Dot
- Featured Website
- Career Resource: Etiquette Dinner
- Alumni Highlight: Marketing
- Employer Spotlight: US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Calendar of Career Events
- On-Campus Interviews
- More Ways to Find Jobs & Internships!
Are you scared? Then get prepared! Feel the fear? The end is near!
Job Search Boot Camp
Saturday, March 29, 2008
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Career Services Center | Holthusen Hall, First Floor
Help for the last-minute job seeker!
Space is limited to 50
Register Today!
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March 29 - April 4, 2008
The Marquette University Career Services Center is pleased to offer a variety of activities for all students in all years, in all majors for our
Third Annual Career Week.
Career Week Events by Event:
Employer Career Panels
Career Workshops
Career Week Events by Date:
Saturday, March 29
Monday, March 31
Tuesday, April 1
Wednesday, April 2
Thursday, April 3
Friday, April 4
Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school after you graduate from Marquette? If so, it is a good idea to start planning about two years before the semester you intend to begin a program. Because many graduate programs have fall application and financial aid filing deadlines, planning should start during the JUNIOR year.
The steps you should follow for applying to graduate or professional school are:
1. Researching and Choosing a Graduate or Professional Program
- Determine whether or not graduate or professional school is for you
- Create a list of CRITERIA for your graduate program
- Research careers, institutions, and programs
- Choose about five programs and institutions that meet your criteria
2. Preparing Application Materials
- Develop a calendar of deadline dates
- Sign up to take required admissions exams
- Gather application materials
- Write your personal essay or “statement of purpose”
- Pay non-refundable fee
- Complete a separate financial aid application
- Request registrar’s office to send transcripts to admissions office
- Obtain letters of recommendation
3. After You Have Submitted Your Applications
- Call all institutions to ensure they have received your complete application materials
- Possibly interview for assistantships or entrance into programs and institutions
- WAIT for notification from schools
4. CELEBRATE your acceptance to the program of choice!
- Send deposit to the institution of your choice
- Notify other institutions of your decision, allowing them to accept others in your place
- Send thank you notes to your letter of recommendation writers and inform them of your plans
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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***
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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:
http://research.monster.com/cgi-bin/qwebcorporate.cgi?idx=V7TA4X
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Dear Dot,
I’m applying to jobs and noticed that most job postings request professional references with my application. Who should I ask to be my references?
Laurie M.
Read Dot's advice
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Petersons.com
Looking for information on potential graduate or professional schools? Petersons.com is the most comprehensive and heavily traveled education resource on the Internet, and it can connect you with tools for finding the right graduate program, contacting admissions officials, excelling on tests, and then financing your education.
Since 1966, Peterson's has helped to connect individuals, educational institutions, and corporations through its critically acclaimed books, Web sites, online products, and admissions services. Peterson's reaches an estimated 105 million consumers annually with information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.
You are invited to the 7th Annual Etiquette Dinner co-sponsored by the Student Alumni Association and the Career Services Center!
In today’s economy, now more than ever is it important for students to learn the skills of social etiquette. This competitive edge could mean the difference from getting a job or not. Students interested in all types of career fields will benefit from this experience; it is not just for business students.
Laura Kestner, director of Career Services Center and etiquette expert, will be leading the evening by providing several networking and dinning etiquette tips over a delicious three-course meal at the very prominent Wisconsin Club. During dessert, students will have the opportunity to network on their own with several of Marquette’s finest alumni and local employers.
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: Wisconsin Club (Located at 900 West Wisconsin Avenue, just blocks away from campus. The club entrance is located on 10th Street. Visit http://www.wisconsinclub.com/ for more information about the Wisconsin Club.)
Cost: $15 for students
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Register online* at this link or contact Alumni Relations at (414) 288-7441, terrie.bruckbauer@marquette.edu.
*When registering online on MU Connect, please sign-in as a Guest.
For questions or special needs, please contact event coordinator, Jennilee Berry, at (414) 288-7661 or jennilee.berry@marquette.edu.
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Charles Phelan, Marketing, May 1983
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Charles Phelan at charlie.phelan@cnh.com .
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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VA operates one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. The VA employs highly trained professionals who are dedicated to providing top quality health care to veterans. VA also ensures that veterans and their dependents receive accurate and timely financial payments, and a dignified burial. VA staff members work at military bases and hospitals worldwide.
Typical positions filled in VA include health related fields (such as doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, laboratory technician, research scientist, etc.), as well as positions in various professional, technical, administrative, secretarial/clerical, and trades and crafts occupations. There are also special opportunities at VA for students and new grads.
For more information, please visit: http://www.va.gov/jobs/.
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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.
Sign Up NOW for On-Campus Interviews
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.
Summer 2008 Insurance Education Institute: “THINK INSURANCE”
June 1-6, 2008
Concordia University – Mequon, WI
6 days/5 nights room & board, plus food & transportation = FREE to you
Included:
• Presentations & Instruction from leading executives
• Fun networking events – Brewer’s Game & Tailgate, Formal Dinner, Corporate Golf Outing
• Visits and behind-the-scenes tours at: Miller Park & Milwaukee Zoo
• Professional Certificate upon completion ( can be noted on your resume)
• Site Visits to some of Wisconsin’s leading Insurance organizations
• Opportunity to meet other WI college students, faculty and top-notch professionals
• For upcoming graduates: opportunity to seek full-time employment & promote yourself
Apply NOW for the 2008 Insurance Institute
Application Deadline: April 1
Rolling application process and space is limited to 55 students – apply early!
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MORE WAYS TO FIND JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS!
Uline Careers Information Session
Full-time and Internship Opportunities
To find out more about Uline and career and internship opportunities
plan to attend the Uline Information Session:
Marquette University Career Services Center
Holthusen Hall, First Floor
Thursday, March 27
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Topics to include:
- Uline Capabilities presentation
- Full-Time and Internship Opportunities
- Questions and Answers
If you would like to attend the Uline Information Session, please email Patricia Jaeger at: pjaeger@uline.com
College-to-Work Summer Internships
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!***
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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