Friday, October 27, 2006
in this issue...
- Job Search Boot Camp FULL! Next event: Saturday, April 14
- Writing a Personal Statement
- Internships! New this Week
- Ask Dot
- Career Resource: InterviewStream
- Alumni Highlight: News Producer, NBC
- Employer Spotlight: Target
- Calendar of Career Events
- Work for Career Services
- Google is recruiting Marquette University students!
Need a job? Sign Up for Job Search Boot Camp!
Jump start your job search by learning how to market yourself, write a perfect resume and cover letter, research employers, network, and practice interviewing. The Career Services Center is hosting an action-packed JOB SEARCH BOOT CAMP to jump start your active job search.
Report for learning: Saturday, November 4
The event is from 10am – 3pm at the Raynor Library Conference Center
Free Lunch! Giveaways!
FULL! Next event: Saturday, April 14
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A personal statement is used for:
~ Applying to graduate programs
~ Applying to professional programs such as medical schools, dental schools, law schools, etc.
~ Applying to professional volunteer opportunities including Americorps, Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, etc.
Tips for a winning essay
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Tell a story. The story should tell what experience(s) drove you toward your career a field of interest. It should speak to your passion for the field. It should articulate why you must complete the degree you are pursuing in order to achieve your long-term career goals.
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Clearly address any specific questions posed in the application.
- Most applications will state the length of the essay or provide space. Keep your essay within these boundaries; a longer essay can work against you.
- Decision-making committees are looking for evidence that you will complete the program or experience without dropping out before the end.
- Be yourself. Use language that comes natural to you while at the same time is professional and appropriate.
- Have at least three people critique your personal statement. Be sure to let the readers know your goal and provide them with a copy of your resume. People to ask might include a mentor, faculty member (especially someone in your field of study), parent, and (of course) a career counselor. To have someone from Career Services read your essay, simply e-mail it to career.services@marquette.edu.
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No college student should be graduating without career-related experience. Be sure to gain skills through internships and co-ops related to your career goal or major. View internships posted recently for Marquette University students. To see even more internships plus full-time jobs, register with MU CareerTRAK.
Work for Career Services! Are you often asked for your opinion? Do you like to share good ideas and tips with others? Would you like to help promote the resources and programs of the Career Services Center? Then consider applying for our new Career Ambassador positions. Hiring now for Spring positions. Learn more!
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Dear Dot,
I am in the process of applying to graduate school, but I have no idea what I am supposed to write in my personal statement. The guidelines are so vague—I have no idea what they want to know about me or how long the statement should be! Can you please help?
Zach H.
Read Dot's advice
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These two books are available for checkout in the Kimberly-Clark Career Library
Graduate Admissions Essays: Write Your Way into the Graduate School of Your Choice (Graduate Admissions Essays) by Donald Asher
How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School by Richard J. Stelzer
Check out these website:
Accepted.com
Vault: Admissions Essay Central
GradSchools.com
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Joseph Hayes, Finance, May 1999, Assistant Director of the Missouri Unions.
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Joseph Hayes at joe287@centurytel.net.
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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Career paths at Cintas are available for administrative professionals, advanced general management, post-military, management trainees, production partners, sales representatives, scholars, service sales representatives, and technical.
For more information please visit: http://www.cintas.com/
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Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming on campus recruiting events and career-related workshops.
Google is coming to Marquette University!
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
We're hiring for non-engineering positions for our new and rapidly growing Online Sales and Operations office in Ann Arbor, MI. This office supports thousands of advertisers that use the Google AdWords program to promote their products and services on the web with targeted advertising.
If you're interested in building a career with Google, please meet us when we're on campus and attend our information session!
In terms of academic background, we are open to all majors; however please note that these are non-engineering positions.
What: Google Information Session
When: November 9, 2006, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Where: Career Services Center Seminar Room
Dress code: Business Casual
Pizza and Soda/Water Provided
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