Welcome to The Career Center 

Now located at the Lemonis Center for Student Success, Marquette University's Career Center partners with undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni to provide guidance for choosing a major, exploring career paths, engaging in enriching career-related experiences, and, ultimately, pursuing lives with purpose. Whether you are just beginning to uncover your interests, skills, and values or are ready to go after your next experience, there is something for everyone at Career Center. Career Center is easy to access and available to you Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our new Career Lab is open, no appointment necessary, Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.  

Excellence Partnerships 

We thank these organizations who have shown their support for student professional development through generous contributions.

Marquette Career Center sponsors

Stop by the Lemonis Center for Student Success Ask Me Desk for help scheduling an appointment! 

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You can also schedule an appointment with Handshake. Handshake is Marquette University's career management platform, where students and alumni can schedule career counseling appointments, view upcoming events, and search job/internship opportunities from thousands of employers ranging from nonprofit startups to Fortune 500 companies. Wherever you're headed on your career journey, Handshake is the place to start.

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Alumni Login | Employer Login | Faculty / Staff Login - Login or create an account

News and Events

The Professional Development Fund has returned for Fall 2025! Requests of up to $500 will be considered and must be career related. Apply here.

The Marquette University Career Center is excited to offer funding for unpaid internships through the Marquette University Unpaid Internship Funding Program. The maximum award amount is $2,000 per student. The application will return Spring 2026. For more info, read here. 

Interstride is a platform that supports students’ job search beyond their home countries. Whether you’re an international student looking to work in the United States or elsewhere, or a domestic student interested in working abroad, this platform has resources for you. Log in to Interstride using your Marquette University single sign-on.

We're excited to announce two new platforms for all undergraduate and graduate students. Take an assessment with YouScience to explore suitable careers. Use Parker Dewey to apply for micro-internships, which are short-term projects posted by a variety of organizations.

Job Stories
Hear from Marquette University alumni and Human Resources representatives on topics including college major selection; internship and job search strategies; a day-in-the-life; and skill development.

Check out our Essentials YouTube playlist on resume and cover letter building, interviewing tips, and Handshake.

Learn more about Avoiding Job Scams 

Upcoming Events

Reference Handshake for a full list of upcoming events.

Career Lab Open House, Thursday, October 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Take a break, grab free hot cider, cocoa and donuts, and see how the Career Lab can help you take the next step in your career journey.

Marquette University Health Professions Career Fair, Monday, October 27, 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NEW The Career Lab at the Career Center: Stop by the Lemonis Center 4th floor, Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. for a place to work independently or with staff on application materials, interviews, career assessments, or fun activities to dive into your goals!