Job and Internship Search Strategies

Searching for an internship or full-time position can be a vulnerable experience. It can be easy to get lost in a sea of thousands of online postings, but don't despair! The Exchange can help you through the process. Browse our resources below and learn how to target the right opportunities and make sure you're a top candidate.

Campus Employment

Seeking an on-campus job or federal work study position? See our student employment page to find postings for campus jobs.

Getting Started in the Job Search

  • Connect with your network. When family members, classmates, or faculty members ask how you're doing or what your plans are for employment, let them know you're looking and ask if they know of any organizations hiring in your areas of interest.
  • Peruse the job search boards. This can be a great place to learn about different companies that hire regularly in your field. You can also branch out and look at lists of best employers in your area or lists of employers that support causes you're passionate about.
  • Narrow down your search to a few key companies. Sign up for their newsletters, follow them on social media, engage in their events, and try and make connections with current employees and recruiters.

Working Your Network

Did you know networking is the #1 way to find a job? That's right. Leveraging your own personal and professional connections and expanding your network to build new relationships is the best way to learn about different industries and job opportunities that may be a great fit for you. Expand our lists below to learn about different aspects of networking and how to make the connections that will lead to opportunities in your future.

Connecting with professionals in your desired field and inviting them for a coffee meeting or phone call can be an excellent opportunity to discuss tips for starting out your career. It also can lead to job opportunities.

Prompts and Questions for Informational Interviews

Informational Interview Resource

LinkedIn is a social media platform for your professional life. It's an excellent way to connect with professionals in your field and to build a positive and professional online presence. For comprehensive video tutorials on LinkedIn, check out GCF Global

LinkedIn Sample Profile & Checklist

 

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CORE Job Board

CORE is Marian University's web-based job board. It lists a variety of open positions for students and alumni. 

All on-campus positions for students—as well as federal work-study openings—are posted on CORE.

Contact The Exchange if you have questions or technical difficulties. 

The university does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting in CORE does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. While employers requesting access to CORE at Marian University are reasonably vetted, the university explicitly makes no representations or guarantees about job listings or the accuracy of the information provided by the employer. The university is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment without limitation. It is the responsibility of students to perform due diligence in researching employers when applying for or accepting private, off-campus employment and to thoroughly research the facts and reputation of each organization to which they are applying. Students should be prudent and use common sense and caution when applying for or accepting any position.

If students have questions or concerns regarding an employer/job posting please bring it to the attention of The Exchange staff.

Specific Job Search Considerations

The Exchange values and celebrates all of the identities and cultures of students here at Marian University, and we are committed to supporting the career development process of our diverse student population. Please see our link below to our Diversity Career Resources Page. 

Diversity Career Search Resources

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