Marquette University Job Search Guide

Searching for a Full-time or Internship Position

Research and Investigation Skills † Use a variety of sources of information to research problems or answers to questions † Conduct literature searches on ________________. † Develop a new research question(s) † Apply a variety of research methods to test the validity of data † Design an experiment, plan or model that systematically defines a problem † Construct, administer and interpret questionnaires or surveys † Ethically recruit and treat research subjects † Select appropriate statistical tests for the analysis of research † Analyze and interpret statistical data. † Interpret qualitative and quantitative data † Use computers or laboratory equipment to assist with research † Select, administer, score, and interpret various psychological tests or assessments † Deal effectively with financial, temporal, and personnel constraints on research Computer Skills † Use computer software to prepare reports, graphs, brochures, and to conduct research † Internet research and e-mail skills † Computer programming skills † Webpage and website design skills Define your criteria Think of at least FIVE things you need in a position for it to be satisfying. Remember, this isn’t about what you will be doing for the REST OF YOUR LIFE; it is about what you will be doing next.

Some examples of items to consider: General qualities † Cultural opportunities † Distance from family/friends † Size of city † Type of location (urban, suburban, rural) † Any other location-type qualities

Employment qualities † Salary (base pay, commission) † Benefits (health insurance, vacation, sick days, retirement plan) † Opportunity for advancement † Training program

† Fit with co-workers † Fit with direct supervisor † Promotional opportunities † Office environment (casual, business) † Relocation possibilities

Perfect your job search materials Based on your resume and cover, would YOU hire you? Be sure you have a perfect resume that has been critiqued by several people. You can have a professional in the Career Services Center critique yours by e- mailing it as an attachment to career.services@marquette.edu. For more information on resume writing, go to page 15.

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Internship and Job Search Guide x Marquette University x Career Services Center