Welcome to Career Center 

Now located at the Lemonis Center for Student Success, Marquette University's Career Center partners with undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni to provide guidance for choosing a major, exploring career paths, engaging in enriching career-related experiences, and, ultimately, pursuing lives with purpose. Whether you are just beginning to uncover your interests, skills, and values or are ready to go after your next experience, there is something for everyone at Career Center. Career Center is easy to access and available to you Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success Ask Me Desk for help scheduling an appointment! 

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You can also schedule an appointment with Handshake. Handshake is Marquette University's career management platform, where students and alumni can schedule career counseling appointments, view upcoming events, and search job/internship opportunities from thousands of employers ranging from nonprofit startups to Fortune 500 companies. Wherever you're headed on your career journey, Handshake is the place to start.

Students Login - Login with MU credentials
Alumni Login | Employer Login | Faculty / Staff Login - Login or create an account

News and Events

We've moved! Career Center has joined an enthusiastic team of student support resources in the Lemonis Center for Student Success. 

The Professional Development Fund has returned! Students can apply to cover career-related expenses. To apply, you will first need to meet with Career Center staff. Use Handshake or contact our office to schedule an appointment for "Getting Started with the Career Center," adding PD fund under "Help Requested." After you meet to discuss your goals for using the funds, you will receive the application. 

Professional Formation Competencies What do employers seek in candidates? 

We're excited to announce two new platforms for all undergraduate and graduate students. Take an assessment with YouScience to explore suitable careers. Use Parker Dewey to apply for micro-internships, which are short-term projects posted by a variety of organizations.

Job Stories
Hear from Marquette University alumni and Human Resources representatives on topics including college major selection; internship and job search strategies; a day-in-the-life; and skill development.

Check out our Essentials YouTube playlist on resume and cover letter building, interviewing tips, and Handshake.

Learn more about Avoiding Job Scams 

Upcoming Events

Reference Handshake for a full list of upcoming events.

JCPenney Suit Up: In partnership with JCPenney, students can text GOMU to 67292 to receive a code to use for shopping for their wardrobe. Suits, dresses, shirts, blouses, shoes, and accessories are included in the sale. 

Careers for the Common Good: What Matters to YOU?, Thursday, February 20, 3 - 6 p.m.

Engineering & Technical Career Fair, Wednesday, February 19, 3 - 6 p.m. 

Wisconsin Private Colleges Career Consortium (WIPCCC) Career Expo, Tuesday, February 18, 3 - 6 p.m.


 

Excellence Partnerships 

We thank these organizations who have shown their support for student professional development through generous contributions.Excellence Partners for 2024 include Froedtert South, Vierbicher, raSmith, and Baird