e-news archive
Friday, May 2, 2008
in this issue...
- Topic of the Week: Your First Year as a Professional
- Jobs & Internships! New This Week
- Ask Dot
- Featured Website
- Career Resource: CAREER SERVICES IS OPEN ALL SUMMER!
- Alumni Highlight: Physical Therapy
- Employer Spotlight: Milwaukee Public Schools
- Calendar of Career Events
Seniors, are you participating in a post-graduation volunteer program?
University Ministry is sponsoring a special Senior Mass on Sunday, May 11th, at 5pm in the Chapel of the Holy Family (second floor of the AMU). (This is different from the Baccalaureate Mass on Saturday, May 17th). All seniors are invited to attend, and there will be a special blessing for all those who will be participating in a post-graduation volunteer program. Fr. Andy Thon, S.J., Vice President for Student Affairs, will be the celebrant.
Please contact Gretchen Baumgardt (gretchen.baumgardt@mu.edu) in University Ministry for more information.
New Job?
So you have landed a new job, congratulations! First impressions continue after the interview, so here are valuable tips to help you succeed in your first year as a professional.
- Don’t underestimate the importance of professional appearance. Wardrobe projects self-esteem and professionalism so appropriate dress can lend credibility to you and your position. Check out the Dress for Success Handout for specific tips.
- Maintain your time management skills. Good time management begins with goal setting. This starts with arriving at work on time. Avoid developing a reputation for being late and arrive five minutes early. Spend time at the beginning of each day planning for what you will need to accomplish: 15 minutes of planning can lead to an additional hour of productivity.
- Develop strong interpersonal skills. You learn by listening, so try to talk 20% of the time and listen for 80%. In your first few days, it may help to write down the names of the people you meet so you can address them by name when you see them again. Be sure to smile and greet coworkers when you see them: positive people are more enjoyable to be around.
- Demonstrate you are ready for more by excelling in your current assignments. It is exciting to start a new job and hopefully you want to jump in right away. Organizations may have a learning curve, so your initial assignments may seem small. This is far from true! These first assignments can help you to learn about projects or systems within an organization, contextualize later assignments and are a GREAT opportunity to demonstrate that you are ready for more. Learning from the “small stuff” can help prepare you to ask meaningful questions and anticipate needs. Demonstrate initiative by volunteering to help as you see opportunities (be sure to check with your supervisor before starting projects outside your existing assignments).
- Manage your money and remember to give back. Learn about your company’s benefits and sign up for your 401(k) as soon as you can. Always pay your bills on time to protect your credit record. Remember to give back to those less fortunate than you as well. A commitment to service and helping others does not end with graduation: be the difference and continue with these priorities in your professional life.
Congratulations again on your new position! If you would like further information on this topic, check out Your First Year as a Professional.
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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,
Summer is about to begin and not only do I have to get ready for my internship to start, I have finals next week. I’ve noticed that I am more stressed than usual and it’s harder for me to concentrate. How do I stay focused and relaxed with so much going on?
Trenton B.
Read Dot's advice
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www.milwaukeejobs.com
Are you looking for a full-time position or internship in the Milwaukee area? If you are, a good resource for you could be MilwaukeeJobs.com.
MilwaukeeJobs.com is a member of the Wisconsin Local JobNetwork, which is comprised of multiple employment Web sites focusing exclusively on local communities in the State of Wisconsin. They are the premier online network for Wisconsin jobs and careers - connecting the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals. Their first employment Web site was launched in 1994 and was one of the very first online employment Web sites in Wisconsin.
In addition to job postings for a wide variety of career fields, MilwaukeeJobs.com offers several resources for job seekers, including articles about cover letters, resumes, interviewing, and salary. It also provides a number of diversity resources.
Check it out TODAY!
Guess what’s still open in the summer?
Yes--it's the Career Services Center office!
If you are in the Milwaukee area this summer and need assistance in any of the below areas, call our front desk at (414) 288-7423 to make an appointment with a career counselor.
Career Counseling, Job Search, and Finding Internships
Individual counseling is available by appointment to students and alumni concerning all areas of job search.
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Mike Puthoff, Psychology, May 1998; Physical Therapy, May 2000.
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Mike Puthoff at puthoffmichaell@sau.edu.
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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The Milwaukee Public School District employs over 12,000 full and part-time employees and is responsible for the education of approximately 103,541 students from diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. MPS maintains over 200 locations throughout the city of Milwaukee with personnel who work in over 600 different job classifications.
They are actively seeking dedicated and fully certified teachers who are committed to teach the children of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). We are an improving urban district with an array of schools that offers innovative curriculum options. Each school is supported by technology. We recognize that getting the best teachers in our classrooms is a critical link to improving student learning. We offer full-time employment and generous benefits that include professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
For more information please visit: http://mpsportal.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/portal/server.pt
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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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