Marquette University Job Search Guide

Overview of Services for Students and Alumni

Career Fairs Students can jump start their internship or full-time job search at a career fair. A fair allows you to talk to many employers in a short time span, present them with your resume and verbally give them a short summary of what you have to offer. • Fall Career Fair: Two-day job fair conducted by Career Services for Marquette students only. Held in early fall. Employers: 100+ • WorkForce Fair: Wisconsin Private Colleges Fair held in Marquette’s Student Union for MU students and those from other private colleges in Wisconsin. Held in early spring. Employers: 100+ • National Jesuit Collegiate e-fair: Jesuit Universities band together to attract employers seeking candidates. Held in early spring. • Big East Career Consortium Virtual and On-Site Fairs : Schools from the Big East Conference host an on-site fair in New York City and a virtual fair. Held in early spring. Graduate and Professional School Assistance The CSC also provides counseling and materials to students interested in applying to graduate and professional schools. Test applications are available for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc. Information about graduate schools is available in hard copy and on the website. Students are encouraged to make appointments to discuss application procedures, essay writing, and eligibility for Fulbright, NSF, Rhodes, Marshall and other awards. Walk-in Hours Brief walk-in sessions for students and alumni are offered every day with a Career Intern (times change each semester.) Check the website for updated hours when classes are in session during the academic year. Possible topics to discuss with a Career Intern include an overview of the Career Services Center, a brief resume critique or questions about MU CareerTRAK.

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