As of this morning, there were 17,285 posts from organizations all over the country looking for employees and interns. That might seem overwhelming, but Handshake’s easy filter system allows you to get to the opportunities that you want, fast and easy. If you haven’t accessed Handshake and completed your profile, why wait?
Exploring Careers in Environment & Sustainability Networking Event
Mar 30, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Exploring Careers in Life & Health Sciences Networking Event
Apr 1, 2021 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration now open! Hire Big10+ Military & Veterans Virtual Networking & Career Fair
Apr 13, 2021 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration now open! Hire Big10+ Virtual Career Fair
Apr 20, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Upcoming Mock Interviews:
March 30th | Pella Corporation
March 31st | iHeartMedia
April 13th | LaSalle Network
April 21st | CRST
April 22nd | LaSalle Network
Feeling comfortable about your interviewing skills is important and will help you be successful next time you are trying to land that dream internship or job! Participating in Virtual Mock Interviews at the Career Center gives you feedback and experience with an actual recruiter who is volunteering their time to help you prepare for interviews.
Searching for a job is hard. Navigating a job search during a global pandemic can feel even harder. If you are feeling stressed, know that you aren’t alone. Facilitated by Career Center professionals, join the discussion with other graduating seniors, practice stress management techniques, and learn new job search strategies. The group meets every Thursday, but a weekly commitment isn’t necessary. Join us when you can and when you need it. We are here for you and are excited to support you in navigating the transition from college to career.
Click the links below to register for each group meeting:
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Pomerantz Career Center in advance at 319-335-1023, careercenter@uiowa.edu.
Weekly Employer Events
Tuesday, March 30th 2021
UnitedHealth Group – Customer Service Representative Virtual Career Fair
If you need a quiet space for networking during job fairs, or to have an interview, you can reserve a room at the Pomerantz Career Center by calling 319-335-1023.
The UI STEP (Student to Employed Professional) program is a 3-step developmental approach focusing on bridging the gap between academics, student employment, career preparation and career readiness. This position will help grow UI STEP, student employment, and professional development programs on the UI campus and will allow the selected candidate the freedom to be creative while being involved in high-level programming scarcely seen on other campuses.
The Pomerantz Career Center is seeking motivated, engaging, and professional applicants to be considered for our Career Peer Advisor internship program. Our Peer Advisors are important members of the Pomerantz Career Center team! Peer Advisors provide staffing for our general drop-in services, review resumes and other professional materials, and assist with office outreach efforts. In addition, successful applicants will have the chance to develop advising skills, enhance public speaking ability, network with professionals, and gain useful knowledge for their own career development. This is a paid internship.
March 24th | Robert Half (Acc. & Fin)
March 25th | CRST
March 30th | Pella Corp | oration
March 31st | iHeartMedia
April 13th | LaSalle Network
April 21st | CRST
April 22nd | LaSalle Network
Feeling comfortable about your interviewing skills is important and will help you be successful next time you are trying to land that dream internship or job! Participating in Virtual Mock Interviews at the Career Center gives you feedback and experience with an actual recruiter who is volunteering their time to help you prepare for interviews.
If you need a quiet space for networking during job fairs, or to have an interview, you can reserve a room at the Pomerantz Career Center by calling 319.335.1023.
March 17th | iHeartMedia
March 18th | Alliant Energy, Inc.
March 24th | Robert Half (Acc. & Fin)
March 25th | CRST
March 30th | Pella Corp | oration
March 31st | iHeartMedia
April 13th | LaSalle Network
April 21st | CRST
April 22nd | LaSalle Network
Feeling comfortable about your interviewing skills is important and will help you be successful next time you are trying to land that dream internship or job! Participating in Virtual Mock Interviews at the Career Center gives you feedback and experience with an actual recruiter who is volunteering their time to help you prepare for interviews.
If you need a quiet space for networking during job fairs, or to have an interview, you can reserve a room at the Pomerantz Career Center by calling 319.335.1023.
March 17th | iHeartMedia
March 18th | Alliant Energy, Inc.
March 24th | Robert Half (Acc. & Fin)
March 25th | CRST
March 30th | Pella Corp | oration
March 31st | iHeartMedia
April 13th | LaSalle Network
April 21st | CRST
April 22nd | LaSalle Network
Feeling comfortable about your interviewing skills is important and will help you be successful next time you are trying to land that dream internship or job! Participating in Virtual Mock Interviews at the Career Center gives you feedback and experience with an actual recruiter who is volunteering their time to help you prepare for interviews.
RESERVE A ROOM
If you need a quiet space for networking during job fairs, or to have an interview, you can reserve a room at the Pomerantz Career Center by calling 319.335.1023.
Have you registered for the virtual career fairs you want to attend?
Students of ALL MAJORS are welcome to participate in any of these events. Prior to the event, you will need to log in to Handshake with your HawkID and Password, register, and then schedule group and/or 1:1 sessions with the employers you are interested in meeting.
Check out the schedule for this semester and start preparing!
THIS WEEK:
Tippie Tech: Data & Information Job & Internship Fair
Feb 23, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Business & Entrepreneurship Virtual Job & Internship Fair
Feb 24, 2021 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Helping, Counseling & Public Service Job & Internship Fair
Feb 25, 2021 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Coming later this semester: (Registration open now)
Exploring Careers in Environment & Sustainability Networking Event
Mar 30, 2021 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Exploring Careers in Life & Health Sciences Networking Event
Apr 1, 2021 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Learn more about these and other networking opportunities at: https://careers.uiowa.edu/events
Need a quiet space and strong internet connection to attend the virtual fairs?
The Pomerantz Career Center has a limited amount of interview suites available for students to reserve at no fee. Each room has a computer with web cam, as well as space for you to use your own laptop, 2 chairs, and is sanitized between each person.
Contact the Career Center to reserve your room!
(319) 335 – 1023, careercenter@uiowa.edu
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?
Watch this Video:
Make an appointment with a Career Advisor or a Career Peer Advisor to review your resume.
<<CHECK OUT THIS STUDENT PREP LIST
Register for a Mock Interview
Mock interviews not only prepare you to be a rockstar at your next interview, it connects you with employers and provides you with an extra opportunity to make an impression. It also provides you with golden feedback from the employer which tells you what they are listening for so that you can stand out when talking to other recruiters.
Monday:
What: Brooke Charter Schools Associate Teacher Virtual Information Session
When: Monday, February 22nd 2021, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm EST
Make an appointment with a Career Advisor or a Career Peer Advisor to review your resume.
<<CHECK OUT THIS STUDENT PREP LIST
Register for a Mock Interview
Mock interviews not only prepare you to be a rockstar at your next interview, it connects you with employers and provides you with an extra opportunity to make an impression. It also provides you with golden feedback from the employer which tells you what they are listening for so that you can stand out when talking to other recruiters.
Tuesday:
What: ScribeAmerica Info Session- Feb 16th
When: Tuesday, February 16th 2021, 10:00 am – 11:00 am EST
What: Learn More about the 700+ STEM, Policy, and Technical Internship and Fellowship Opportunities at ORISE with a Spotlight on Programs at the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ORISE STEM Undergraduate Scholarships!
When: Wednesday, February 17th 2021, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
On Monday, February 1, all students can login to Handshake and begin registering for our Spring ’21 Virtual Job and Internship Fairs! Students of ALL MAJORS are welcome to participate in any of these events. Check out the schedule for this semester and start preparing!
Welcome back students! We have lots of opportunities for you to take advantage of the first week of classes and beyond!
INTERN READY
Looking for a way to take control of your future, and get a jump start on your internship search?
If so, join us (at your own pace) and participate in Intern Ready!
Accelerate your internship search with a free self-paced series available on ICON. In a time that seems chaotic, you still have the power to control where your career goes from here – one step at a time! Get feedback throughout the series from Career Center staff!
This session covers trends for employment and the essential ways that you can assist students with finding opportunities to gain career-building experiences during the winter break and spring semester.
Hear more about current hiring and recruiting trends, learn more about how your student can engage with career services on campus or remotely, explore how your student can prepare for their internship (or job) search over winter break!
This virtual webinar was created for the parents and guardians of current students who are preparing to seek an internship or post-graduation employment or graduate school, but it’s super helpful for students too!)
EMPLOYER EVENTS
Tuesday
Keyot Financial Wellness Series (Part 1/2): How to Grow Your Finances with Next to Nothing
While your ramping up for finals and getting ready to hit the door and head home, we wanted to remind you of some wonderful opportunities that you can take advantage of over winter break. Now is the best time to revise resumes, build your skills, and seek out new career opportunities that will build relationships and put more experience under your belt to help you snag that next big thing after college -a job!
Are you Intern Ready?
Looking for a way to take control of your future, and get a jump start on your internship search? If so, join us (at your own pace) and participate in a free self-paced series over winter break. This course is sure to accelerate your internship search and make you #InternReady!
The Pomerantz Career Center presents a free webinar for parents, guardians and caring others:
What’s Next? Helping Your Student Gain Career-Building Experience
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
Learn more and have your parents register here.
Apply for Micro-Internships with Parker Dewey
No matter how hard we try to stay ahead of things, our college years come to a close quickly. If you are looking for a full-time job or waiting to hear back from graduate programs, micro-internships can help you gain paid professional experience during the time between graduation and your next endeavor. Visit http://info.parkerdewey.com/uiowa to get started.
Did you know?
Graduates can still meet with a career advisor for up to a year after graduation. Contact the Career Center today to make your appointment at careercenter@uiowa.edu or call (319) 335-1023
Have a Plan? We want to hear about it! Graduates, please take a moment to fill out the Career Center Graduation Survey. Your feedback is essential to supporting our future Hawkeyes!
Be sure to check out the latest, Season 2 Finale of Couch to Career to get great tips on how to maximize your break and get ahead in your career planning!
Last Thursday, you should have received your October edition of Career Center Connection! Be sure to read through those newsletters for lots of important updates and resources that will help get you on your way to your dream job and internship.
As we are coming up quickly to our Thanksgiving break, be sure to take advantage of all of the employer-hosted opportunities that allows you to connect with recruiters and employers in a more personal way.
Stand out among others by looking the part and dressing appropriately for the business and career you want to be in.
Be sure to prepare some good questions beforehand to ask the employer.
Make sure to have your resume on point in case there is an opportunity to share it.
Send a followup thank you to the hosts after the session so that your name will be more most memorable for upcoming opportunities.
Check out these career-related opportunities to meet the employers!
Mock Interviews
Mock Interviews allows you to practice your interviewing skills will real life employers and recruiters who have volunteered to help support our students by providing valuable feedback on ways they can improve interview skills. This fall, Mock Interviews are all held virtually and are registered for by applying through the “Job” search feature in Handshake. Just search for “Mock Interview” in the Keyword Search after clicking on “Jobs”.
Many Shades Of Wine: Exploring Corporate Responsibility with E. & J. Gallo Winery
Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EDT
Interest Areas: Internship/Job Openings across all areas of business https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/587169/share_preview
STEP 3: Upload Your Resume. (Click on your name in the upper right hand corner and then “Documents” and “Add New Document”.)
STEP 4: To apply to a mock interview, go to “Jobs” and type “Mock” into the keyword search area.
STEP 5: Click on the title of the mock interview you are interested in and then click “Apply”.
STEP 6: Select the Interview Time. Click “Submit”. Make sure the resume you would like the employer to see is the one that appears in the drop down box.
Learn more about Mock Interviews and register today for a spot to practice your interview skills with these employers
October 7th The Englert
October 8th Accountemps
October 14th Northwestern Mutual
October 20th Northwestern Mutual
October 21st Vibrant Credit Union
October 27th Pella Corporation
Schedule an Appointment to meet with a Career Advisor to discuss the following topics:
What to expect and how to prepare for upcoming interviews or career fairs.
Discuss and receive feedback on your saved Big Interview practice interview.
There are general and topic-specific mock interviews in Big Interview. These include practice interviews for K-12 teaching, graduate school admissions, medical school, dental school, nursing, chiropractic, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, podiatry, veterinary school and much more!
Take advantage of our weekly employer-hosted events
The best way to get feedback on what employers are seeking in a candidate is to ask them! Sign up today to attend several of our weekly employer-hosted events where you will get first-hand insight on the best ways to impress the companies you want to work for.
LIVE from the Keyot Cafe: Your College Degree Doesn’t Have to Define Your Career
When: Tuesday, September 29th 2020, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Interest Area(s): Consulting, /finance, Project Management, Data Analytics https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/558115/share_preview
Stand Out in a Virtual Career Fair with Keyence
When: Wednesday, September 30th 2020, 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Interest Area(a): Marketing, Technical Sales, General Job Search Best Practices https://app.joinhandshake.com/events/528634/share_preview
Handshake is your door to opportunity
Managing Stress in the Job Search
Have you registered for the virtual career fairs you want to attend?
