UI CareerConnect is a quarterly newsletter for 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.
What Happened? Backstage Access
New Peer Advisors...
The Pomerantz Career Center is proud to introduce its new peer advisors for the Spring 2008 semester. Five new faces will join our staff as we welcome Bryan Emery, Lesley Rish, Alex Schroeder, Kendall Spelhaug and Ashley Wahlert. Stop by and meet them soon!
Think Internships
Four Great Internship Programs
The Pomeratz Career Center sponsors many internship programs available for students at The University of Iowa. These programs provide professional opportunities for students to earn college credit and to take advantage of internships in Iowa, across the U.S.and globally.
Experience Iowa Internships
To find these positions, log on to Expo and from the top menu, select "Jobs", "Job Search", and "Experience Iowa Internship"
Des Moines Center
Earn 12 credits and engage in a paid-professional internship in the state's capitol.
Disney Internship Program
Intern at the Walt Disney World Resort/Theme Park for an opportunity of a lifetime!
If you still don’t know how to answer that question, you should attend a Career Fair. Attending a career fair can provide you with information on different job opportunities and help you understand what type of job you might be looking for.
A Whole Lotta AdvicePerfect Interview: New Online Interview Practice Tool
Many students anticipate the anxiety going into their first big interview with an employer. Perfect Interview is an interactive online interview tool that creates a realistic interview situation that can help you perfect your interviewing skills.
This tool enables you to visually record yourself as you answer interview questions allowing you to learn and be aware of your strengths and weaknesses during an interview. You can use Perfect Interview either at the career center or at home. Start your perfect interview today!
You Oughta Know: UI Employment Expo (online recruiting system)
Spring Cleaning - Clean up your Expo Profile
As another semester begins it is important to update your Expo profile to make sure that you are presenting the most accurate information for employers. Many employers search student profiles that match their needs for new hires and opportunities. Update your profile today!
I’m a sophomore having difficulty finding a summer internship. It seems that companies only consider juniors or seniors or say that I need more experience. How do I get my first internship if I need to have experience?
Signed,
Internship Incompatible
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Dear Incompatible,
There are several ways you can get experience and show an employer that you’re ready for your first internship!
Job shadow—this allows you to get an inside look at a particular profession. You’ll have the opportunity to talk in depth with someone in your chosen field and gain insight and knowledge as to what that career involves.
Volunteer—Volunteering with a campus/community group shows dedication toward a particular cause. It’s also a great way to learn more about a particular organization and gain job-related skills.
Summer/part-time job—Look for positions with companies that are related to your career focus. Even though you may just be answering phones or filing papers, you’ll also have the opportunity to network with professionals who can provide future connections.
The above options are all great ways to gain experience to list on your resume and will contribute to making you a qualified candidate. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Ivanna Work
Pomerantz Career Center
100 Pomerantz Center, Suite C310, Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-1023 careercenter@uiowa.edu
What Happened? Backstage Access
Perfect Interview: New Online Interview Practice Tool
