Business Career Center

The mission of the Business Career Center is to:

• Provide students with a well-rounded, competitive skill set that includes career coaching and applied learning experiences needed to secure a position at an employer of choice upon graduation.
• Develop strategic partnerships with employers to provide shadowing, internship, and permanent employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Partner with key local, regional, and national employers to understand their current and future employment needs.
• Serve as a resource to alumni, community partners, and faculty.

Stacy Tolomeo, Director - Business Career Center

Grace Dunn, Senior Career & Industry Advisor

Jennifer Vrobel, Assistant Director

Autumn Oakey,Swift Student Center Coordinator

Kelly Marx, Graduate Assistant

We thank PNC Bank for the support of student professional development through the Career Engagement Intern program.

Jaren Baltus, Career Engagement Intern

Lilly Dempsey, Career Engagement Intern

Jason Thompson, Career Engagement Intern

O'Brien Hall is building 81 on the campus map. The closest visitor parking to O'Brien Hall is in structure 1, on 16th street (building 55 on the campus map).

• Career Center: The central Career Center serves students across colleges and majors.  The CC oversees Handshake administration, hosts the majority of on-campus interviews and coordinates career fairs.  Visit the CC website for staff profiles and office contact information.
• College of Engineering Co-Op & Internship Program: The College of Engineering Co-operative Education Program was one of the nation's first and is one of its most renowned.  Learn more. The Engineering Office of Industry Relations can be reached at industryrelations@marquette.edu. 
• College of Communication: In addition to posting on Handshake, if you wish to connect with College of Communication students, please contact their internship office.
• Kinger College of Arts and Sciences: The College of Arts and Sciences has several opportunities for career education and internship coordination, including the Les Aspin Center for Government (providing academic and internship programming focused on the public policy making process). A&S students interested in internship or career planning should contact the Career Center. Additionally, the Marquette University Arts & Sciences Paid Internship Program provides a $1600 stipend and academic credit for up to 35 individual students each semester participating in unpaid internships (deadlines and eligibility vary. This program is funded through a grant provided by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations. 

• Meet with the BCC to familiarize yourself with career center resources, appointment options, and other offerings available to you as a Marquette Business student.
• Explore major groups, industries, and potential career paths.
• Build your foundational, college-level resume and LinkedIn profile as a business student.
• Learn about the student organizations available through COBA.
• Access your Handshake account and use it to find career events and follow companies.
• Attend a BCC event to learn about career paths and start building your network.

• Narrow down and get ready to declare your major, or combination of majors, by the end of your sophomore year.
• Join the Mentor Program to continue building your network and gain industry insights.
• Strengthen your resume, Handshake, and LinkedIn profiles with college-level experiences through joining student organizations, volunteering, and getting involved both on and off campus.
• Draft a professional cover letter to adapt when you need one.
• Meet with the BCC starting in fall to explore potential summer internship opportunities.
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in your career path of interest.
• Attend recruiting events such as the Business Career & Internship Fair.
• Connect with identity-based Marquette resources to help you define your values and interests.
• Discover and plan for study abroad or other experiential learning opportunities.

• Research employers aligned with your major to build your company target list.
• Attend career fairs, company pop-up events, and other professional development opportunities starting in September.
• Meet with the BCC to discuss your internship experiences and ongoing career goals.
• Enhance your resume with any new activities, summer jobs, or internships, targeting it to specific jobs and industries.
• Complete a mock interview with the BCC or someone in your professional network.
• Reflect on your skillset, classes, and career goals, then pursue relevant skills or certifications – especially in summer.
• Update your network with your internship plans and academic experiences.
• Research and meet with your advisor to discern any graduate school interests.

• Meet with the BCC in summer or early fall to map out your job search and update your professional resume.
• Attend fall recruitment fairs, company pop-up events, and other professional development opportunities, starting in fall.
• Revise your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles to effectively communicate your professional values, brand, and goals.
• Continue mock interview practice with the BCC or trusted mentors, targeted to jobs and companies on your target list.
• Join Marquette Alumni groups, identity groups for professionals in your field, and connect with your Marquette network on LinkedIn.
• Update your professional network with graduation plans and the types of jobs you are applying to.
• Create a personal budget to inform your research on salary and benefits packages.