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Job and Internship Search Strategies

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.

CORE Job Board

CORE is Marian University's web-based job board. It lists a variety of open positions for students and alumni. Check out our On-Campus Student Employment Page for more details.

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

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