Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Are 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 started? Well, networking is how 80-90% jobs are obtained so this is a good place to start. The #1 way to start networking is by using LinkedIn, a professional networking site.
Our favorite LinkedIn expert, Lindsey Pollak, posted a great blog on the best way to network with alumni using LinkedIn. Marquette has thousands of proud alumni, many of whom are willing to help students with their job search.
Take 5 minutes to read Lindsey's great advice: http://www.lindseypollak.com/blog
Lindsey outlines the best way to make contact with alumni, what not to do and even includes a sample professional message.
Need assistance on LinkedIn? Stop by our office or make an appointment with a career counselor to learn more!
Happy Networking!

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