The Business Career Center provides holistic resources for students, alumni and employers. In partnership with the Marquette University Career Center, we support people in the greater Marquette business community both looking for and offering employment.
Student & Alumni Appointments
Business Career Center staff offer appointments for a range of career needs, from document review to industry exploration to interview prep. Students and alumni are invited to schedule in-person or virtual meetings via Handshake. Students and alumni have the option for 15, 30, or 60 minute appointments depending on the nature of the items to be discussed (alumni are encouraged to utilize the 45-minute alumni option, though the other times are also options). Further, you are welcome to email resumes, cover letters and questions to businesscareers@marquette.edu for electronic review.
Job Postings
Job and internship opportunities as well as employer-provided virtual events will continue to be posted within Handshake. Students are encouraged to remain active in their career exploration and job/internship searches.
Get started with Handshake
Students, alumni and employers are encouraged to use Handshake, the interactive career development platform, to connect through job and internship opportunities, on-campus interviews, and career events. Students may schedule Business Career Center appointments online and access subscription-based resources through the Handshake “resources” library.
Find Out More About the Business Career Center
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The mission of the Business Career Center is to:
- Provide students with a well-rounded, competitive skill set that includes career coaching and applied learning experiences needed to secure a position at an employer of choice upon graduation.
- Develop strategic partnerships with employers to provide shadowing, internship, and permanent employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Partner with key local, regional, and national employers to understand their current and future employment needs.
- Serve as a resource to alumni, community partners, and faculty.
Grace Dunn, Senior Career & Industry Advisor
Jennifer Vrobel, Assistant Director
Connie Knoll, Office Associate
Olivia Przybylski, Graduate Assistant
Claire Landmeyer, Career Peer Staff*
Justin Prickett, Career Peer Staff*
The Business Career Center in the College of Business Administration and Graduate School of Management at Marquette University is located in the Executive Center in O'Brien Hall. O'Brien Hall is building 81 on the campus map. The closest visitor parking to O'Brien Hall is in structure 1, on 16th street (building 55 on the campus map).
*Thank you to our support from PNC.
Our Campus Career Partners
- Career Center: The campus-wide Career Center serves students across colleges and majors. The CSC oversees Handshake administration, hosts the majority of on-campus interviews and coordinates career fairs. Visit the CSC website for staff profiles and office contact information.
- College of Engineering Co-Op & Internship Program: The College of Engineering Co-operative Education Program was one of the nation's first and is one of its most renowned. Learn more. The Engineering Office of Industry Relations can be reached at industryrelations@marquette.edu.
- College of Communication: In addition to posting on Handshake, if you wish to connect with College of Communication students, please contact their internship office.
- Kinger College of Arts and Sciences: The College of Arts and Sciences has several opportunities for career education and internship coordination, including the Les Aspin Center for Government (providing academic and internship programming focused on the public policy making process). A&S students interested in internship or career planning should contact the Career Center. Additionally, the Marquette University Arts & Sciences Paid Internship Program provides a $1600 stipend and academic credit for up to 35 individual students each semester participating in unpaid internships (deadlines and eligibility vary. This program is funded through a grant provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations.
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Career Development Map for Business Students
Marquette College of Business Administration (COBA) students: You have many resources, events, and course content at your fingertips to help you build and customize your career plan starting in your first year. Refer to this four-year plan to check out what you can be doing each step of the way to stay on track, and how the Business Career Center (BCC) is available year-round to support you through appointments and programming.
- Meet with the BCC to familiarize yourself with career center resources, appointment options, and other offerings available to you as a Marquette Business student.
- Explore major groups, industries, and potential career paths.
- Build your foundational, college-level resume and LinkedIn profile as a business student.
- Learn about the student organizations available through COBA.
- Access your Handshake account and use it to find career events and follow companies.
- Attend a BCC event to learn about career paths and start building your network.
- Narrow down and get ready to declare your major, or combination of majors, by the end of your sophomore year.
- Join the Mentor Program to continue building your network and gain industry insights.
- Strengthen your resume, Handshake, and LinkedIn profiles with college-level experiences through joining student organizations, volunteering, and getting involved both on and off campus.
- Draft a professional cover letter to adapt when you need one.
- Meet with the BCC starting in fall to explore potential summer internship opportunities.
- Conduct an informational interview with a professional in your career path of interest.
- Attend recruiting events such as the Business Career & Internship Fair.
- Connect with identity-based Marquette resources to help you define your values and interests.
- Discover and plan for study abroad or other experiential learning opportunities.
- Research employers aligned with your major to build your company target list.
- Attend career fairs, company pop-up events, and other professional development opportunities starting in September.
- Meet with the BCC to discuss your internship experiences and ongoing career goals.
- Enhance your resume with any new activities, summer jobs, or internships, targeting it to specific jobs and industries.
- Complete a mock interview with the BCC or someone in your professional network.
- Reflect on your skillset, classes, and career goals, then pursue relevant skills or certifications – especially in summer.
- Update your network with your internship plans and academic experiences.
- Research and meet with your advisor to discern any graduate school interests.
- Meet with the BCC in summer or early fall to map out your job search and update your professional resume.
- Attend fall recruitment fairs, company pop-up events, and other professional development opportunities, starting in fall.
- Revise your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles to effectively communicate your professional values, brand, and goals.
- Continue mock interview practice with the BCC or trusted mentors, targeted to jobs and companies on your target list.
- Join Marquette Alumni groups, identity groups for professionals in your field, and connect with your Marquette network on LinkedIn.
- Update your professional network with graduation plans and the types of jobs you are applying to.
- Create a personal budget to inform your research on salary and benefits packages.
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