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Internship and Job Search Guide
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Career Services Center
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Overview of Services for Students and Alumni
Career Fairs
Students can jump start their internship or full-time job search at a career fair. A fair allows you to talk to
many employers in a short time span, present them with your resume and verbally give them a short summary
of what you have to offer.
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Fall Career Fair:
Two-day job fair conducted by Career Services for Marquette students only. Held in
early fall. Employers: 100+
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WorkForce Fair:
Wisconsin Private Colleges Fair held in Marquette’s Student Union for MU students
and those from other private colleges in Wisconsin. Held in early spring. Employers: 100+
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National Jesuit Collegiate e-fair:
Jesuit Universities band together to attract employers seeking
candidates. Held in early spring.
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Big East Career Consortium Virtual and On-Site Fairs
: Schools from the Big East Conference host an
on-site fair in New York City and a virtual fair. Held in early spring.
Graduate and Professional School Assistance
The CSC also provides counseling and materials to students interested in applying to graduate and
professional schools. Test applications are available for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, etc. Information about
graduate schools is available in hard copy and on the website. Students are encouraged to make
appointments to discuss application procedures, essay writing, and eligibility for Fulbright, NSF, Rhodes,
Marshall and other awards.
Walk-in Hours
Brief walk-in sessions for students and alumni are offered every day with a Career Intern (times change each
semester.) Check the website for updated hours when classes are in session during the academic year.
Possible topics to discuss with a Career Intern include an overview of the Career Services Center, a brief
resume critique or questions about MU CareerTRAK.