e-news archive
Friday, February 22, 2008
in this issue...
- POWER Lunch: Diverse Health Professionals
- Informational Interviewing
- Jobs & Internships! New This Week
- Ask Dot
- Featured Website
- Career Resource: MU Career Manager & Walk-In Hours
- Alumni Highlight: Journalism & German
- Employer Spotlight: Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
- Calendar of Career Events
- On-Campus Interviews
- More Ways to Find Jobs & Internships!
POWER Lunch:
Diverse Health Professionals
Wednesday, February 27
12:00-1:00 p.m.
AMU 163
Panelists include:
- JoAnne Hill, MD
Director, Sunnyslope Health Center
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family and Community Medicine
- Zieneb Hamdan
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Gloria Rhone, MSN, RN
Professor at Marquette University College of Nursing and Diversity Recruiter/Advisor
- Cesar D. Gonzalez, DDS, MS
Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, MU School of Dentistry
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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Are you wondering if a certain career field is right for you?
Try an informational interview!!!
The purpose of an informational interview is to obtain information, not to ask for a job. In an informational interview, your goal is to learn about a field and make decisions as to whether it is a viable career for you.
Be prepared to ask specific questions. Your objective is to learn as much as you can. To accomplish this in as short a time as possible, prepare a written list of questions. Ask good questions, get full information, and you will be able to make a better decision as to whether or not to pursue a particular field as a career possibility.
Whatever your decision, be sure to send a thank you to the person you interviewed—don’t forget, they are a part of your career network now!
Here are some suggested questions to ask during a career information interview:
- In your current position, what do you do in a typical day?
- What are the most interesting aspects of your job?
- What part of your work do you consider dull or repetitious?
- What percentage of your time do you devote to such duties?
- In your work, do you have opportunities to interact with people from diverse backgrounds?
- What were the jobs you had which led to this one?
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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.
College-to-Work combines scholarship dollars with educational paid internship opportunities at Wisconsin’s leading companies and nonprofit organizations, such as Luther Manor Adult Day Center and Society Insurance. Students participate in a 10 week internship program in which they complete over 400 hours of work during their summer recess.
Over 40 students from Wisconsin’s private colleges collectively spent over 15,000 hours during the Summer 2007 as interns. It is anticipated that over 40 students will participate in College-to-Work internships during the Summer 2008.
To apply for a summer internship, begin by clicking here. This page lists all of the opportunities and is updated often! Click on each link to bring you to a description of the opportunity. The descriptions also have a direct link to the application page and application instructions.
***IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL OF THE APPLICATION***
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INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!***
Remember, the Career Services Center would be happy to help you craft your resume, just drop-in for walk-in hours daily from 1-3 p.m. or call 414.288.7423 to make an appointment with a career counselor--Good Luck!!!
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Dear Dot,
I'm a graduating senior who is a little nervous about the world beyond college. I recently discovered that I really love the marketing field. I quickly added on a marketing minor before graduation. My major is in Broadcast and Electronic Communications but I really want to find a job in marketing. I was wondering if not having marketing as my major will hurt my chances in obtaining a marketing position. If so, what do you recommend I should do? Thanks!
Erica M.
Read Dot's advice
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Young Professionals of Chicago
Young Professionals of Chicago, or YPC, is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization that offers professional development, social networking, and philanthropic opportunities to its members. YPC is the premier networking destination for young professionals in the Chicagoland area.
YPC gives Chicago Professionals the opportunity to:
- Meet regional business leaders and political figures of today and tomorrow
- Interact with over 500 young professionals in Chicago
- Improve networking skills and advance careers in order to promote their business and themselves
- Gain leadership experience through committee and board involvement
- Experience the city’s rich cultural offerings
Check it out TODAY!
For the Milwaukee area equivalent, check out FUELMilwaukee.org!
***Spring 2008 Walk-In Hours Daily from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.***
Are you interested in reviewing job and internship postings and taking part in on-campus interviews for internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities? If so, it is time for you to sign up with MU Career Manager!
Creating an account is easy – just visit the Career Services Center website and click the MU Career Manager link in the large green box on the right side of the screen. You will create a personal profile and upload a resume in this process.
Your account will be temporarily placed in a holding bin after you submit your resume. Each day a career counselor reviews and offers feedback on resume submissions. You will be granted full access to MU Career Manager after your resume has been approved by a member of the Career Services Center staff.
You may also visit the Career Services Center in person to create an account with MU Career Manager during walk-in hours, daily from 1-3 pm. Other reasons to come to walk-in hours include an overview of Career Services Center, a brief resume critique, or questions about MU Career Manager. This 10-15 minute meeting with a Career Intern is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register for MU Career Manager today!
For more information on the on-campus recruiting program and MU Career Manager, you are welcome to contact the Career Services Center at 414.288.7423 or via e-mail at career.services@marquette.edu.
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Kelly Ireland, Journalism & German, May 2000
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Kelly Ireland at irelandk@hotmail.com.
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is a not-for-profit organization and one of the largest integrated regional health care delivery systems in Wisconsin. Our member organizations provide nearly one-fourth of the total health care delivered in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Racine, and Ozaukee counties. With nearly 12,000 associates in Southeast Wisconsin, Wheaton Franciscan is the state's second largest private employer.
At Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, we are focused on our Mission and Values, which emphasize the respect and dignity of our patients, employees and the communities we serve. Our growing financial strength gives us the means to reinvest in facilities, technology and clinical programming, ensuring that we will continue to provide exceptional care with the latest technology.
We hire for all healthcare-related positions, such as nursing, PT and OT, Social Work and Clinical Lab Scientists. We also hire positions for our corporate office, such as IT, finance and purchasing.
Please visit our website at www.wfhealthcare.jobs to review our current openings and to apply on-line.
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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.
Sign Up NOW for On-Campus Interviews
Attention Seniors! Are you seeking a full-time job upon graduation? Full-time on-campus interviews are coordinated through MU Career Manager. Many of the organizations visiting campus require students to submit a resume well in advance of the recruiting visit. These deadlines are now arriving. To register with MU Career Manager, please visit www.mu.edu/csc/careermanager. A resume is required as a part of the registration process. You are always welcome to visit the Career Services Center in person for assistance with MU Career Manager and on-campus interviews.
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
(Northwestern Health Sciences University)
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
AMU, 2nd Floor
- An Admissions Counselor will be available to answer your questions.
- Receive information about our Doctorate of Chiropractic program, Master’s programs in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture and certificate programs in Massage Therapy and Integrative Health and Wellness.
- Any questions regarding this event, please call:
1-800-888-4777, ext. 209
A Day in the Field at Epic Systems
Friday, February 29, 2008
10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Epic Systems Corporation, Verona, WI. (Madison area)
See how you can use your major to make an impact directly out of college. Epic makes software that is changing healthcare and we have positions for a variety of majors. Whether you are about to graduate or have a few years left, Epic wants to invite you to learn about various career opportunities in the healthcare software industry.
Agenda:
- Tour the State of the Art Facility
- See a demo of our software and learn what we do
- Hear from different professionals about their careers and how they impact healthcare
- Learn about the healthcare industry, technology and jobs
- Get tips on where to find jobs and how to interview
- Lunch is provided
RSVP by emailing dhoechst@epicsystems.com. Provide your name, major, school and grad date. Feel free to bring friends!
Check them out online at www.epicsystems.com.
Summer 2008 Insurance Education Institute: “THINK INSURANCE”
June 1-6, 2008
Concordia University – Mequon, WI
6 days/5 nights room & board, plus food & transportation = FREE to you
Included:
• Presentations & Instruction from leading executives
• Fun networking events – Brewer’s Game & Tailgate, Formal Dinner, Corporate Golf Outing
• Visits and behind-the-scenes tours at: Miller Park & Milwaukee Zoo
• Professional Certificate upon completion ( can be noted on your resume)
• Site Visits to some of Wisconsin’s leading Insurance organizations
• Opportunity to meet other WI college students, faculty and top-notch professionals
• For upcoming graduates: opportunity to seek full-time employment & promote yourself
Apply NOW for the 2008 Insurance Institute
Application Deadline: April 1
Rolling application process and space is limited to 55 students – apply early!
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MORE WAYS TO FIND JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS!
Uline Careers Information Session
Full-time and Internship Opportunities
To find out more about Uline and career and internship opportunities
plan to attend the Uline Information Session:
Marquette University Career Services Center
Holthusen Hall, First Floor
Thursday, March 27
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Topics to include:
- Uline Capabilities presentation
- Full-Time and Internship Opportunities
- Questions and Answers
If you would like to attend the Uline Information Session, please email Patricia Jaeger at: pjaeger@uline.com
College-to-Work Summer Internships
College-to-Work combines scholarship dollars with educational paid internship opportunities at Wisconsin’s leading companies and nonprofit organizations, such as Luther Manor Adult Day Center and Society Insurance. Students participate in a 10 week internship program in which they complete over 400 hours of work during their summer recess.
Over 40 students from Wisconsin’s private colleges collectively spent over 15,000 hours during the Summer 2007 as interns. It is anticipated that over 40 students will participate in College-to-Work internships during the Summer 2008.
To apply for a summer internship, begin by clicking here. This page lists all of the opportunities and clicking on each link will bring you to a description of that opportunity. The descriptions also have a direct link to the application page and application instructions.
***IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU READ ALL OF THE APPLICATION***
*** INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!***
Remember, the Career Services Center would be happy to help you craft your resume, just drop-in for walk-in hours daily from 1-3 p.m. or call 414.288.7423 to make an appointment with a career counselor--Good Luck!!!
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