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My First Career Fair Experience
When I think back to my first career fair experience three things come to mind: sweaty palms, nerves and a lack of preparedness. Although I was dressed to impress and had brought several copies of my...
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Careers in Service
Career Services is aware that not every student plans on joining the work force immediately after graduation. Some students may purse graduate school, others post-graduate internships, and yet another...
View ArticleProfessional Organizations: But I'm a Student!
For those of you out there that have even glanced toward some research on your chosen field, you've probably come across something very familiar, yet equally foreign; the dreaded alphabet soup of...
View ArticleDon't Let Your Hard Work Go to Waste: Follow-Up!
So you made it through the career fair last night! You should be proud of yourself for preparing well, dressing the part, and having the courage to walk up to employers and begin a professional...
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Would you flip a coin to determine your Career Future?
One of my favorite podcasts is called Radio Lab. Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.Recently I...
View ArticleBECOME A STAR INTERVIEWER!
Effective Interviewing Techniques: Be a STAR!Now that you have attended the Career Fair, followed up with employers, and been offered an interview, it is time to prepare yourself for the actual...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About References
Your applying for a job, the application asks you to provide a list of references in addition to your resume and cover letter. References… Deciding who put on a reference list can be difficult. When...
View ArticleNeed a plan for after graduation? Not sure where to start?
Many students are so busy with school, work, campus activities, or life in general that all of a sudden they realize that have no clue about what they are going to do after graduation. That, of course,...
View ArticleInterviews: Practice (AND RESEARCH) Makes Perfect
‘Tis the season of interviewing! This fall the Career Services Center has been hustling and bustling with employers seeking to hire Marquette students for internships and full-time positions. Are you...
View Article5 Steps To Interviewing From a Students Point of View
As students doing everything we can at the chance of landing our first job or internship, an interview can be terrifying. You can read all of the etiquette sites you want about what to wear and how to...
View ArticleAre You Looking for an Internship or Job...But Not Sure How to Start?
Did you know that employers have started to hire for summer internships and full-time jobs?! It's never too early to start your job search and Career Services is here to help! Not sure how to get...
View ArticlePopular Brands Don't Lie
Often times when I'm at home, I find myself incredibly happy that DVR's were invented so I can skip past commercials. I'm probably not alone in that sentiment. As a result (or maybe just because I'm...
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Employers are hiring, employers are hiring!
Are you looking for an internship or full-time position to start now or this summer? If so, you're in luck! So many employers are hiring. Right now, there are 791 full-time positions and 585...
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Phone Interviews - Tips for Success
A growing number of employers are using phone interviews as a part of their recruiting strategy. In other words, it is pretty likely that you will be asked interview over the phone at some point...
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Watch and Learn: Career Spot Videos
We all love watching online videos of cats, music parodies, and unbelievable human stunts. Online videos are not just for entertainment anymore—why not watch videos that help further your career...
View ArticleMy First Networking Event
I remember not knowing what to expect as I walked into my first networking event, yet was extremely excited for the advice I would receive. I had the chance to talk with several professionals about...
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So, have you decided on a major yet?
The holidays are upon us. And for most that means spending time with family and friends during lovely festivities. Gatherings of loved ones can be greatly enjoyable, until someone asks you that dreaded...
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How to Get a Job With No Experience
Five college career counselors share their advice with you to answer this question:What is one piece of advice you would give to students who graduate without any kind of work history?Today we’re...
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Jobs for people who...
Okay, I strive to be the best at my job. I'd like to think I'm a great career counselor, I run a cutitng-edge office, I am at the top of my game. What I've realized along the way is that being the...
View ArticleNetworking: Put yourself out there!
Last month after boarding my flight to Kansas City for a family reunion, I began to think about the diversity of people sitting around me on the airplane, including the different places they are...
View ArticleMake the Most of Winter Break
You’ve survived finals week! The only thing on your mind is going home to sleep and get caught up on your favorite TV shows; however, winter break is a great time for career exploration, networking,...
View ArticleStart the Semester Off Right: 5 Steps for Conducting a Successful Spring...
As Meredith Reinhardt highlighted in her previous blog, winter break is a valuable time to update your resume and find job opportunities. However, as it quickly comes to a close, it is important to...
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What are Your Weaknesses? Tips for Answering this Tough Interview Question
What is your greatest weakness?If your anything like me, you hear the word weakness and you run for the hills! The word weakness is loaded. It can throw you off if you are not expecting or preparing...
View ArticleHow Many Cows Are In Canada?
Answering Crazy Interview QuestionsImagine you are in a job interview. After answering a long list of typical questions the interviewer looks at you very seriously and asks, “How many cows are in...
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Why some recent college grads are not getting jobs
7 Reasons Why Jane Has No JobI am sharing this blog post with you. It is from a great blog called 9 Lives for Women by Kathryn SollmannHer blog is unique in that it shares information for women at all...
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