Pomerantz Career Center is excited to present this quarterly newsletter to University of Iowa students. The publication highlights upcoming career events, and it provides articles and useful tips that guide you to a career that fits you.
Mock Interviews
The mock interviews will be available until May 5, be sure to sign up and get some experience before the end of the year. Spots are filling up fast! Sign up through UI Employment Expo.
Business Week
April 24 - 28, 2006
Henry B. Tippie College of Business hosts business week, for more information please call the Undergraduate Program Office at 319-335-1037.
Health, Science and Biotech Week: February 20-22, 2006
The first annual Health, Science and Biotech Mini Career Fair on Wednesday, February 22, was a successful event with over 60 students in attendance and ten companies participated. During the week, mock interviews were conducted as well as other special programs directed toward students majoring in the health and sciences.
Spring Job and Internship Fair: February 28, 2006
There were 104 companies participating at the Sheraton and over 1,400 students attended. More than 420 on-campus interviews took place post the fair.
Expo 101 is a weekly information Q and A session on how to utilize UI Employment Expo!
The sessions have been held on Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 9-10 a.m. in C310 Pomerantz Career Center. Fall session times will be announced in August. .
This question and answer time is designed to provide students more information on how to better understand and use UI Employment Expo, the online recruiting tool.
Students with questions about Employment Expo are encouraged to attend the seminars; Pomerantz Career Center staff will clarify any concerns, big or small.
Please call Chris Wells at 319-335-1024, if you have any questions or need assistance with UI Employment Expo.
think Internships
Making the Most of Your Internship Experience
Congratulations -You’ve landed an internship! Now what? Many students make the mistake of thinking that all they have to do now is show up to work and take it all in. Unfortunately, “It’s just an internship, not a real job” is something we hear all too often. But doesn’t it make sense that if you are going to be spending all that time working, you might as well learn as much as you can?
If you play your cards right, an internship can be an amazing learning experience, can be a great resource for references and can sometimes lead to a full-time position. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your internship:
Set realistic and attainable personal goals
Have regular meetings with your supervisor to track your progress
Maintain a positive attitude and be professional
Have fun!
Immerse yourself – take initiative – do your best work
Keep track of your accomplishments
Leave on a positive note and follow up with a thank you letter
A Day in the Life of Peer Advisors ... The Untold Stories of the Interns
There are 15-17 peer advisors chosen each semester to assist the Center's Career Advisors with students professional development.
The three featured peer advisors are Jessica A., Ann G. and Bicky C. Jessica is the Lead Peer Advisor and has been on staff for four semesters, Ann and Bicky both have been on staff for one semester. In there own words, the interns describe their combined experience:
"The Peer Advisor Program at the Pomerantz Career Center is led by a Lead Peer Advisor and a staff member, Michelle Stricker. A team of 16 undergraduate students and 3 graduate students attend to walk-in students with questions ranging from resume format and content to internship opportunities to career assessments.
We also host weekly informational sessions about skills that students can use after they graduate. In addition, we present programs to other student groups on campus on a variety of career-related topics.
The majority of our time is spent helping students connect with that perfect summer internship as well as full-time positions or giving them the tools they need to create an employer-friendly resume. Overall, the Peer Advisors serve as a support system for any Iowa student or graduate needing career-related assistance.
Besides assisting students, the Peer Advisor program have given us the opportunity to interact with other motivated students. Our responsibilities as Peer Advisors provide us with many chances to work in groups and improve our organizational and leadership skills. It is also a great chance to network with fellow students, employers, and other student organizations.
To learn more about the Peer Program and what we can do for you, students may visit us for walk-ins Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM."
Whether it is your first job or your fifth, it is normal to be nervous or unsure of what to expect.
Don’t know what to wear? Think back to your interview or tour of the company/organization.
What were others wearing? If you can’t remember, it’s always a safe bet to dress professionally. You may stand out for one day, but once on the job you’ll learn the dress code.
Not sure who to eat lunch with? Some employers take new hires out for lunch their first day, but play it safe and pack your lunch or bring some money to stop at a fast food restaurant.
Will you enjoy your job? Remain open to learning or doing new things. Anytime you start a job there is always something to learn. Stay positive and give it a shot! No one expects you to love your job the first day!
