Category: Pomerantz Career Center News

Register on Handshake:

Virtual HB10+ & MwACE Virtual Fair:
Tuesday, October 5, 12 pm – 3 pm

Virtual ICR (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids) Collegiate Career Fair:
Tuesday, October 5, 11 am – 2 pm

Virtual ALL MAJORS FAIR Career Fair:
Wednesday, October 6, 12 – 4 pm

 

 

 

 

What to do NOW:

1. Register for one, two or all of the Fairs in Handshake! Review the three different career fair opportunities:
   • Hire Big 10+ & Midwest ACE + DEI Virtual Fair: Tuesday, October 5, 12 – 3 pm
     Employers will promote their open positions while showcasing their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through hiring practices, workplace culture, and diversity-focused initiatives and programs.
   • ICR (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids) Collegiate Career Fair: Tuesday, October 5, 11 am – 2 pm
     Interact with employers in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area looking to connect with students of all majors who want to work or intern in the Corridor.
   • UI ALL MAJORS Career Fair: Wednesday, October 6, 12 – 4 pm
     Interact with employers all across the nation who are looking to connect with UI students of all majors.
2. After you register, then pre-schedule 1:1 or group sessions with employers you’re interested in or join an open session the day of the event.* Some sessions may fill up – we recommend you pre-schedule!
3. Download and Review this: Virtual Career Fairs Tips!
4. Update your Handshake profile. Some employers set qualifications to define which students can register for their sessions. To ensure you qualify for employer sessions, make sure you have filled out the following fields on your profile: School year, major and GPA, (found on your profile), and your Work authorization status, (which can be found on the Privacy & Settings page).
5. On the day of the event, LOGIN TO HANDSHAKE to participate and arrive early to your scheduled sessions.

 

Other opportunities to get you connected and polished:

This week is another really active week with over 40 events in Handshake. These events include topics related to Finance, Accounting, Interview Tips, Beauty, Sustainability, Consulting, Analytics, Technology, Supply Chain, Data Science, Healthcare, Insurance & Retail.

On another note, there are thousands of jobs, internships and student employment opportunities posted in Handshake today! Check it out!

 

Monday:

What: Mercer Growth & Culture Session: Health Early Career Panel

Interests: Consulting, Analytics, Healthcare Industry

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/833540/share_preview

 

What: Get to Know Capco – U of Iowa InfoSession

Interests: Consulting, Technology, Finance

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/842395/share_preview

 

What: Women in Software Panel

Interests: Technology, Software, Women in Business

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/825085/share_preview

 

What: September 2021 Coding Challenge

Interests: Coding, Computer Science

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/832600/share_preview

 

What: Girls Who Invest: Information Session

Interests: Investment Management, Women in Business

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/831984/share_preview

 

What: Ace the Interview

Interests: Accounting, Finance, Interview Tips

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/800552/share_preview

 

What: Eight Eleven Group Information Session- University of Iowa Fall 2021

Interests: Recruiting, Staffing, Information Session

When: Monday, October 4th 2021, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/802721/share_preview

 

Tuesday:

What: Mercer Growth & Culture Session: Wealth Early Career Panel

Interests: Consulting, Wealth Investment, Analytics

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/833547/share_preview

 

What: Real Talk Tuesday: Black @ Ford

Interests: DEI, Technology

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/799216/share_preview

 

What: Topic TuesdEYs – College to Career

Interests: Finance, Accounting

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/805904/share_preview

 

What: Box Presents: How to Kickstart your Career in Sales

Interests: Sales, Technology

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/857482/share_preview

 

What: Tech Talk: Analytical Solutions @ JPMorgan Chase (Focused Analytics Solutions Team – FAST)

Interests: Technology, Analytics, Finance, Consulting, Project Management

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/855358/share_preview

 

What: P&G Recruiting Immersion Session with Students with Disabilities

Interests: Inclusion, Consumer Goods

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/857341/share_preview

 

What: Professional Development Series: Ask a Recruiter

Interests: Supply Chain Management, Information Session

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/816960/share_preview

 

What: Omnicell Virtual Career Information Session

Interests: Technology, Healthcare Industry, Travel

When: Tuesday, October 5th 2021, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/853540/share_preview

 

Wednesday:

What: 2022 Evergy Internship Virtual Information Session: Business

Interests: Energy Industry, Information Session, General Business

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/822932/share_preview

 

What: Walmart Supply Chain Engineering Information Session – Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center Engineering!

Interests: Supply Chain Engineering, Distribution & Fulfillment Engineering

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:05 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/840881/share_preview

 

What: Walmart Transportation Business Information Session (Supply Chain)

Interests: Transportation, Supply Chain

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/847959/share_preview

 

What: You Belong @ RingCentral

Interests: Technology, Cloud-based Communications, Collaboration Solutions

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 1:00 pm – 1:35 pm MDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/850568/share_preview

 

What: Get to Know Aflac!

Interests: Insurance, Sales

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/831271/share_preview

 

What: PepsiCo Northcentral Virtual Career Fair (Sales & Supply Chain Opportunities)

Interests: Sales, Supply Chain, Food & Beverage Industry

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/812777/share_preview

 

What: Tips for Technical Interviewing with SIG

Interests: Technology, Trading, Investments

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/833252/share_preview

 

What: Risk Control Services Coffee Chat

Interests: Risk Control Consultants, Engineering, Occupations Health & Safety, Risk Management

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/859256/share_preview

 

What:  Recruiting Information Session for Summer 2022

Interests: Asset Management, Investments, Real Estate

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/847719/share_preview

 

What: EY Overview Session

Interests: Accounting, Finance

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/805815/share_preview

 

What: Ace the Case: PwC’s Case Workshop

Interests: Accounting, Finance, Interview Tips

When: Wednesday, October 6th 2021, 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/800549/share_preview

 

Thursday:

What: L’Oréal Master Class: Beauty for All Travelers

Interests: Sustainability, Beauty Industry

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/855646/share_preview

 

What: Blackmore Partners Virtual Job Fair

Interests: Advising, Investment Process, Channel Managerial Expertise

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 8:00 am – 11:00 am

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/858596/share_preview

 

What: KPMG Digital Lighthouse Information Session

Interests: Analytics, Technology, Consulting

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/821474/share_preview

 

What: Chevron Master’s level Development Programs info session

Interests: Energy Industry, Technology, Supply Chain, Finance

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/812946/share_preview

 

What: JPMorgan Chase: LatinX in Machine Learning & Quantitative Modeling Summit

Interests: Data Science, Research, Quantitative Modeling

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/808220/share_preview

 

What: Mercer Growth & Culture Sessions: Government Human Services Consulting Early Career Panel

Interests: Consulting, Analytic, Healthcare Industry

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/833562/share_preview

 

What: Early Careers Panel

Interests: Mortgage, Loans

When: Thursday, October 7th 2021, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/818049/share_preview

 

Friday:

 

What: Prudential’s Student Veteran Summit

Interests: Insurance, Investment management, Finance

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 10:00 am – 11:30 am EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/831032/share_preview

 

What: NRF Foundation Virtual Career Fair

Interests: Retail, Supply Chain

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/842932/share_preview

 

What: Principal Accounting Virtual Visit Day

Interests: Accounting, Finance

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/850015/share_preview

 

What: RSM’s Inclusion Webcast Series: Owning Your Identity in the Workforce

Interests: DEI, Taxes, Consulting, Auditing, Finance

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/849374/share_preview

 

What: Walmart Supply Chain  Information Session – Last Mile Delivery!

Interests: Supply Chain Management

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/855700/share_preview

 

What: Sam’s Club Business Information Session (Supply Chain)

Interests: Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Logistics

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/853593/share_preview

 

What: NOW HIRING: Sales Roles @ Fisher Investments

Interests: Sales, Investments, Money Management

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/814851/share_preview

 

What: China Sourcing Initiative (CSI) Information Session

Interests: Finance, Accounting, International

When: Friday, October 8th 2021, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm EDT

https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/830835/share_preview

 

Schedule an appointment with our Career Coaches and Peer Advisors

Whether you are brand new to navigating the in-person experience, or you’re nearing the end of your college journey, it’s never too early (or too late) to schedule an appointment with a Career Coach at our center.

 

There’s so much more to explore!

Check out this list at: https://uiowa.joinhandshake.com/events

Check out our website and contact us for help to make sure you get on the right path for the career you want!

 

 

Upcoming Career Fairs and Networking Events:

MAPLA Law Expo (Main Lounge, IMU): Wednesday, September 29, 11 am – 3 pm

Virtual HB10+ & MwACE Virtual Fair: Tuesday, October 5, 12 pm – 3 pm

Virtual ICR (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids) Collegiate Career Fair: Tuesday, October 5, 11 am – 2 pm

Virtual ALL MAJORS FAIR Career Fair: Wednesday, October 6, 12 – 4 pm

 

What to do NOW:

1. Register for one, two or all of the Fairs in Handshake! Review the three different career fair opportunities:
   • Hire Big 10+ & Midwest ACE + DEI Virtual Fair: Tuesday, October 5, 12 – 3 pm
     Employers will promote their open positions while showcasing their commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through hiring practices, workplace culture, and diversity-focused initiatives and programs.
   • ICR (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids) Collegiate Career Fair: Tuesday, October 5, 11 am – 2 pm
     Interact with employers in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area looking to connect with students of all majors who want to work or intern in the Corridor.
   • UI ALL MAJORS Career Fair: Wednesday, October 6, 12 – 4 pm
     Interact with employers all across the nation who are looking to connect with UI students of all majors.
2. After you register, then pre-schedule 1:1 or group sessions with employers you’re interested in or join an open session the day of the event.* Some sessions may fill up – we recommend you pre-schedule!
3. Download and Review this: Virtual Career Fairs Tips!
4. Update your Handshake profile. Some employers set qualifications to define which students can register for their sessions. To ensure you qualify for employer sessions, make sure you have filled out the following fields on your profile: School year, major and GPA, (found on your profile), and your Work authorization status, (which can be found on the Privacy & Settings page).
5. On the day of the event, LOGIN TO HANDSHAKE to participate and arrive early to your scheduled sessions.

 

Other opportunities to get you connected and polished:

Schedule an appointment with our Career Coaches and Peer Advisors

Whether you are brand new to navigating the in-person experience, or you’re nearing the end of your college journey, it’s never too early (or too late) to schedule an appointment with a Career Coach at our center.

Register for a Career Trek

Friday, October 1st 2021
11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join representatives from Braze to explore what a career with their organization is like. Learn from them as they share insights into their daily operations and work environment, information about a variety of job functions and internship and post-graduation opportunities.

Register on Handshake

 

 

 

There’s so much more to explore!

Check out this list at: https://uiowa.joinhandshake.com/events

Check out our website and contact us for help to make sure you get on the right path for the career you want!

 

 

Download the Flyer

Thursday, September 23, 2021  –  12:00 – 4:00 PM
Main Lounge, Iowa Memorial Union

This fair will focus on recruiting students typically majoring in Business, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Leadership, Communication Studies, Journalism, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics and many employers consider ALL MAJORS as well.

Learn More

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Upcoming Career Fairs and Networking Events:

 

Business, Communications & Technology Industry Career Fair (Main Lounge, IMU): Thursday, September 23, 12 – 4 pm

Helping, Health & Public Service Industry Career Fair (Second Floor Ballroom, IMU): Thursday, September 23, 12 – 4 pm

MAPLA Law Expo (Main Lounge, IMU): Wednesday, September 29, 11 am – 3 pm

Virtual HB10+ & MwACE Virtual Fair: Tuesday, October 5, time TBD

Virtual ICR (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids) Collegiate Career Fair: Tuesday, October 11 am – 2 pm

Virtual ALL MAJORS FAIR Career Fair: Wednesday, October 6, 12 – 4 pm

Top 5 tips for students on preparing for fairs and networking events:

1. Dress in business casual – no need for a full suit, but dress pants/skirt or khaki/twill, and a dress shirt are welcome – no jeans please – it’s important to dress your best even when attending virtual fairs!
2. Research companies/organizations ahead of time using Handshake, LinkedIn and company web sites and think of questions you may want to ask.
3. Update your resume or create one – drop in to meet with a Peer Advisor to have yours reviewed beforehand!
4. Practice interviewing before fairs – sign up for in-person or virtual Mock Interviews on Handshake or use Big Interview – interview software
5. Download the Handshake app before the event to favorite companies, see where they are on fair maps and more!

 

Create or Update Your Handshake Profile TODAY

Handshake is a FREE job and internship recruitment online platform used by thousands of employers to hire Hawkeyes like you!

Upload your resume, share your profile and documents with employers, register internships, sign up for mock (practice) interviews – create customized searches for on-campus/student employment jobs, internships and full-time jobs and apply directly through the system!

Schedule an appointment with our Career Coaches and Peer Advisors

Whether you are brand new to navigating the in-person experience, or you’re nearing the end of your college journey, it’s never too early (or too late) to schedule an appointment with a Career Coach at our center.

There’s so much more to explore!
Check out our website and contact us for help to make sure you get on the right path for the career you want!

 

 

Tomorrow is the ACTUARIAL SCIENCE, INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT CAREER FAIR, brought to you in-person AND Virtually!

Don’t forget to register in advance on Handshake for In-Person and/or Virtual participation.

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Upcoming Career Fairs and Networking Events:

Actuarial Science, Insurance and Risk Management Career Fair:
Thursday, Sept. 9
In-person (2nd Floor Ballroom): 1 – 3 pm / Virtual: 4 – 6 pm

Exploring Careers in Life & Health Sciences:
Tuesday, Sept. 14
Virtual: 1 – 3 pm / In-person (2nd Floor Ballroom): 4 – 6 pm

Business, Communications & Technology Industry Career Fair (Main Lounge, IMU): Thursday, September 23, 12 – 4 pm

Helping, Health & Public Service Industry Career Fair (Second Floor Ballroom, IMU): Thursday, September 23, 12 – 4 pm

MAPLA Law Expo (Main Lounge, IMU): Wednesday, September 29, 11 am – 3 pm

Virtual HB10+ & MwACE Virtual Fair: Tuesday, October 5, time TBD

Virtual ICR (Iowa City/Cedar Rapids) Collegiate Career Fair: Tuesday, October 11 am – 2 pm

Virtual ALL MAJORS FAIR Career Fair: Wednesday, October 6, 12 – 4 pm

 

Top 5 tips for students on preparing for fairs and networking events:

1. Dress in business casual – no need for a full suit, but dress pants/skirt or khaki/twill, and a dress shirt are welcome – no jeans please – it’s important to dress your best even when attending virtual fairs!
2. Research companies/organizations ahead of time using Handshake, LinkedIn and company web sites and think of questions you may want to ask.
3. Update your resume or create one – drop in to meet with a Peer Advisor to have yours reviewed beforehand!
4. Practice interviewing before fairs – sign up for in-person or virtual Mock Interviews on Handshake or use Big Interview – interview software
5. Download the Handshake app before the event to favorite companies, see where they are on fair maps and more!

 

Create or Update Your Handshake Profile TODAY

Handshake is a FREE job and internship recruitment online platform used by thousands of employers to hire Hawkeyes like you!

Upload your resume, share your profile and documents with employers, register internships, sign up for mock (practice) interviews – create customized searches for on-campus/student employment jobs, internships and full-time jobs and apply directly through the system!

Schedule an appointment with our Career Coaches and Peer Advisors

Whether you are brand new to navigating the in-person experience, or you’re nearing the end of your college journey, it’s never too early (or too late) to schedule an appointment with a Career Coach at our center.

There’s so much more to explore!
Check out our website and contact us for help to make sure you get on the right path for the career you want!