e-news archive
Friday, September 12, 2008
in this issue...
- Topic of the Week: Making the Most of a Career Fair
- Jobs & Internships! New This Week
- Ask Dot
- Featured Website
- Career Resource: Vault
- Alumni Highlight: English & Theatre
- Employer Spotlight: Kohler Company
- Calendar of Career Events
Career Services Center Open House
Tuesday, September 16
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Holthusen Hall (2 doors down from Varsity Theatre)
FREE FOOD!
Chance to WIN an iPod!!
Residence hall floor/wing with most attendees wins a FREE pizza party!
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Monday, September 15, 2008
AMU Ballroom B
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
This is a great way to make sure you are fully prepared for the Career Fairs this fall. A representative from Direct Supply will present on how to work a career fair from the employer perspective and our trained staff will also be critiquing resumes, so bring along your resume! Food will be provided.
Marquette University Career Fair 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008: See who is coming!
For Employers Offering Post-Graduation Volunteer Programs
4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. First Floor, AMU
Wednesday, September 24, 2008: See who is coming!
For Business, Communication, Government and Nonprofit Employers
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom
Thursday, September 25, 2008: See who is coming!
For Engineering, Computer Science and Technical Employers
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom
STUDENTS: You may also search for employers seeking your major through MU Career Manager... Career Events.
Career Fairs and Career Related Events
POWER Lunch:
Post-Graduate Volunteer Professionals
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Career Services Center
The POWER Lunch series provides the opportunity to network with professionals in various career fields, hear real stories and experiences from experts representing diverse cultures, and enjoy free lunch.
Each month we focus on various career fields plus diverse cultural, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Topics covered will include career information specific to each professional’s area of expertise and a focus on real experiences including stories of challenge and success.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!
More information may be found at www.mu.edu/csc/students/powerlunch
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Attending career fairs is a great way to meet employers and to learn about job and internship opportunities. Here are a few steps that you can use to prepare and make the most of this year's fair.
Before the Career Fair
- Attend the Career Fair Prep Workshop on Monday, September 15, 2008, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Alumni Memorial Union Ballroom. This is a great way to make sure you are fully prepared for the Career Fairs this fall. A representative from Direct Supply will present on how to work a career fair from the employer perspective and our trained staff will also be critiquing resumes, so bring along your resume! Food will be provided.
- Write a resume highlighting skills and experiences related to your goal. Click here to check out the Career Services Center resources for resume writing. You can also ask questions at our walk in hours: Monday – Friday from 12pm – 2pm.
- Identify employers of interest. A list of the employers that will be at the Career Fair is available at www.marquette.edu/csc. Try to keep an open mind, hospitals need accountants and accounting firms need PR staff… Research the companies and organizations you are interested in so you can ask meaningful questions.
- Develop your Professional Image. Pull together a professional outfit. Suits are appropriate, but if you don’t have a suit, you can borrow one from a friend. Dress pants and a sweater can also look professional. For tips, check out the Dress for Success handout at www.marquette.edu/csc/students/documents/DressforSuccess_UP96.pdf
- Prepare Your 60 Second Commercial. This is a professional way to begin an intelligent and effective conversation with employers. Be sure to address:
- Where you are now (degree, program, year in college)
- Where you have been (career-related experience)
- Where you are going (future goals)
For example:
“Hello. I’m Dot and I will graduate in 2008 with my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication. As a student here at Marquette, I have had the chance to gain leadership and organizational skills through my involvement with the ABC Club. In addition, I have worked for two years as a server at the Annex allowing me to gain valuable customer service experience. I am seeking an internship in the field of public relations for the coming summer. Can you share with me any opportunities within your organization that might fit with my skills and experience?”
What to Bring:
- Copies of your resume on quality resume paper (Bring more than you think you will need: you don’t want to find a great employer and have run out of resumes!)
- A portfolio or folder for your resumes and materials from employers.
- Your SMILE! A friendly attitude is part of a positive professional image.
At the Career Fair
- Turn off your cell phone!
- Locate your chosen employers on the map
- Offer you hand for a professional handshake (one shake)
- Begin the conversation with your commercial
- Ask the employer a question relating to your career goal
- Ask the employer for next steps and get the employer’s business card
After the Fair
Employers attend Career Fairs to meet students, not to make offers. The offers come through a continued conversation with the employer through follow up. Aside from attending the fair, follow up is the most important part!
- Send a thank you email or letter to the employer after the fair. Be sure to include a copy of your resume.
- Act on the steps the employer gave you at the fair: apply online, sign up for a campus interview, etc.
Good Luck at the 2008Career Fair!
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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.
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Dear Dot,
I'm getting nervous about the upcoming Career Fair. I'm graduating in May and I heard it was a good way to make job connections. I've never been to one before and don't know what to expect. Do you have any advice on how to get the most out of it?
Jessica C.
Read Dot's advice
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Celene Mielcarek, Theatre & English, 2003.
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Celene Mielcarek at celene.mielcarek@gmail.com.
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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Kohler Company is proud to offer rewarding career opportunities throughout the world. They continually seek motivated individuals who embody the skills and drive that contribute to their global success.
Just as they are committed to improving the lives of their customers with exceptional products and services, they are equally committed to employing and cultivating the careers of motivated professionals with the aspiration and talent to succeed.
Kohler Co. offers an abundance of rewarding career choices. Opportunities range from cutting-edge engineering and design positions to leading global business initiatives. Kohler recognizes the valuable contribution of every individual within the organization, and strives to offer opportunity and reward at every one of those levels. Explore a sampling of various career opportunities that exist within Kohler Co.
For more information, please visit: http://www.kohler.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.
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