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.
Networking events or workshops/conferences in your field can be incredible opportunities to make connections and build a solid support system in your field that will lead to job opportunities in the future. Check out The Exchange's upcoming events to see when our next Networking Knights event is.
Networking tips:
Develop your elevator pitch:
Happy hour and dining etiquette for business occasions:
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.
The internet is an excellent place to find and target employers that interest you, and to build your own professional brand online. Check out the below resources for tips on protecting your online image and engaging with employers virtually to further your career.
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.
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Students seeking connections with alumni in different locations across the world or seeking an opportunity for mentorship look no further! Check out ReuKnighted, our alumni platform where you can connect with previous students of Marian University.
Handshake is Marian University's web-based job board. It lists a variety of open positions for students and alumni throughout the state and country.
All on-campus positions for students—as well as federal work-study openings—are posted on Handshake. If you are interested in an opening, please apply through Handshake in order to be considered as a candidate.
Contact The Exchange if you have questions or technical difficulties.
Get Handshake on your mobile device to browse hundreds of current jobs and internship openings.
The university does not endorse or recommend employers, and a posting in Handshake does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. While employers requesting access to Handshake at Marian University are vetted extensively, 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.
Interstride can be an excellent resource for students seeking employment abroad and for international students seeking employment in the United States. Check
out more details and tips for international job search below.
For alumni or online/accelerated program students who have established careers, we at The Exchange know that changing careers can be a challenging and thrilling turn of events. Remember that we still offer our full career support services for all students and alumni. You're not alone!
Most positions will require a background check as part of the hiring process. At The Exchange, we support all students in the job search and are happy to discuss any questions you may have about this process.
