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Internship and Job Search Guide
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Marquette University
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Career Services Center
Searching for a Full-time or Internship Position
Research and Investigation Skills
Use a variety of sources of information to research problems or answers to questions
Conduct literature searches on ________________.
Develop a new research question(s)
Apply a variety of research methods to test the validity of data
Design an experiment, plan or model that systematically defines a problem
Construct, administer and interpret questionnaires or surveys
Ethically recruit and treat research subjects
Select appropriate statistical tests for the analysis of research
Analyze and interpret statistical data.
Interpret qualitative and quantitative data
Use computers or laboratory equipment to assist with research
Select, administer, score, and interpret various psychological tests or assessments
Deal effectively with financial, temporal, and personnel constraints on research
Computer Skills
Use computer software to prepare reports, graphs, brochures, and to conduct research
Internet research and e-mail skills
Computer programming skills
Webpage and website design skills
Define your criteria
Think of at least FIVE things you need in a position for it to be satisfying. Remember, this isn’t about what
you will be doing for the REST OF YOUR LIFE; it is about what you will be doing next.
Some examples of items to consider:
General qualities
Cultural opportunities
Distance from
family/friends
Size of city
Type of location (urban,
suburban, rural)
Any other location-type
qualities
Employment qualities
Salary (base pay,
commission)
Benefits (health insurance,
vacation, sick days,
retirement plan)
Opportunity for
advancement
Training program
Fit with co-workers
Fit with direct supervisor
Promotional opportunities
Office environment (casual,
business)
Relocation possibilities
Perfect your job search materials
Based on your resume and cover, would YOU hire you? Be sure you have a perfect resume that has been
critiqued by several people. You can have a professional in the Career Services Center critique yours by e-
mailing it as an attachment to
career.services@marquette.edu. For more information on resume writing, go
to page 15.