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.
Career Leadership
Academy
Application deadline extended to December 1,
2006
The Career Leadership Academy is a 4-semester,
academic credit-bearing program comprised of
seminars, activities, and events designed to develop
your leadership and employment skills.
Senior
Conference
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City
Learn about the transition from college to the
work
world in this one-day conference open to seniors.
Registration deadline December 15, 2006.
Job and Internship
Fair
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main Lounge, Iowa Memorial Union
What Happened? - Backstage Access
Students Hit the Road
Over the past few weeks, students took road trips to
Des Moines and Dubuque, Iowa in search of future
employment opportunities.
Friday, October 13, Allied/Nationwide, Des
Moines
Students learned that Allied/Nationwide:
Offers great career paths such as underwriting,
claims,
marketing, sales, and management
Has an internal alumni
association called Allied Hawkeyes
Holds internal job fairs so employees may learn
about opportunities in the organization
Friday, November 3, McGraw-Hill,
Dubuque
Students learned about:
The skills that McGraw-Hill looks for in an
employee
and different job opportunities that they offer
How a publishing company operates and how
McGraw-Hill is structured
Different sales and marketing tactics used to
create and sell books
Look for future traveling opportunities under News &
Events on our web
site or keep your eyes peeled for emails
from
Pomerantz Career Center.
You Oughta Know: UI Employment Expo
Thousands of Opportunities in One Place!
UI Employment Expo offers hundreds
and thousands of internships, full and part-time job
positions all in one, easy access location.
Employment opportunities exist at all times for all
majors and age levels. By filling out a student profile,
uploading your resume, and completing a quick and
easy job search, UI Employment
Expo can help you
locate a job that is perfect for you!
Some possible employment opportunities are:
Financial Institutions Specialist at the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation
Senior Controls Engineer at ESCO Automation
Executive Team Leader at Target Stores
Investigator of Labor at the U.S. Department of
Labor
Graphic Arts Intern at Rockwell Collins
Market Relationship Representative at John
Deere
think Internships
Does the idea of having an internship make you
weary? Are you unsure if the experience will be worth
your while?
See what UI junior and Accounting major, Molly
Wieneke, has to say about her internship with
Children's Rights Council in Washington D.C. this past
summer:
Career Center: What were some of the skills
you learned during your internship that you can use
in the future? Wieneke: During my internship this summer, I
gained letter and memo writing skills as well as
presentation techniques. I also learned how to
communicate with staff members and congressional
representatives appropriately.
Career Center: What was your favorite
experience during your internship? Wieneke: I loved the people I met and the
ability to learn things from everyone. I could always
ask staff members about their jobs because they
were so helpful and willing to answer questions.
Career Center: If you could give one piece
of advice to a student considering an internship,
what would it be? Wieneke: An internship in the area you are
studying will be beneficial to your future because you
will be able to learn from them and network.
Internships provide job related experiences that you
can also discuss in interviews.
Do you want an edge over other
graduates in your job search? Do you find yourself
asking "What am I going to do after I graduate?"
Don't worry any longer!
The 2007
Senior
Conference: Going Places on February 3, 2007,
will
help you learn more
about life after college and making a smooth
transition from school to the workplace, while
listening to keynote speakers such as Abby Wilner,
co-author of The Quarter Life Crisis, Andre
Hughes,
senior executive from Accenture, and a coach
of The University of Iowa Football Team. Also, attend
breakout sessions on topics including: understanding
benefits, negotiating job offers, communicating on
the job and adjusting to the workplace. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be provided. The registration deadline is
December
15, 2006. Don't miss out!
A Whole Lotta Advice
Job Offers Made Easier!
Choosing a job offer to accept is never easy. When
you choose a job, you'll want to think through the
things that matter most
to you. Here are a few to consider...
Location - Do you want to commute? Be
close to family and friends? Or start over and meet
new people? Training - Will someone mentor you? Will
training be offered? Money - Look at more than the dollar sign -
What is the benefit package like? Retirement plan?
Medical/dental coverage? Vacations? Bonuses? Personal Fit - Would you like the working
environment? Did you like the people you met at your
interview? Can you see yourself fitting in there?
In taking a job, you'll want to think through these
issues and base your decision on the things most
important to you. What can you live with? What do
you require? And what would simply be nice to have?
The better you can answer these questions, the
easier your choice will be when you pick a line of
work.
What Your Parents Never Told You
Joking Around... Client: Can you tell me how much you
charge? Lawyer: Of course, I charge $200 to answer
three
questions. Client: Well that's a bit steep, isn't it? Lawyer: Yes it is. So what's your third
question?
Did You Know...
The most money ever paid for a cow in an auction
was $1.3 million.
Dear Ivanna Work
Dear Ivanna Work,
I'm starting to apply for jobs and I'm actually finding
quite a few open positions that sound interesting.
However, it seems like the
application instructions for these positions
tell me to upload my resume or to send my resume
electronically. Sending such important documents
into the vast world of cyberspace makes me nervous!
How do I ensure that my electronic application
materials make it to their destination and still look
good upon arrival?
Sincerely,
Taking the Slow Lane (on the information
superhighway)
Dear Slow Lane,
Congratulations on finding some positions that fit well
with who you are; the 'hard' part is out of the way!
Applying for these positions, whether via hard copy
or electronically, needn't stress you out. Follow
these tips for a successful application
process:
Make sure your electronic resume is as plain as
possible.
Keep all text aligned to the left.
Instead of using the Tab key or paragraph
indents, try using the space bar.
When you're done with your resume, click Save
and then e-mail it to yourself and several friends.
Have them try opening it, to make sure there are no
errors or problems.
Always follow the application directions! Make
sure that you are sending them what they want and
in their desired format (ex. Word and WordPerfect
are different).
Name your resume, and be specific! A good title
is "SmithJohnResume.doc."
Your e-mail message should act as your cover
letter (when not asked to do otherwise). The
message should introduce you, specify how you meet
the needs of the employer and invite the reader to
glance at your attached resume. Make sure that you
write the purpose of the e-mail message in your
subject line (Example: "Job Posting 432C, John
Smith").
With careful planning and thoughtful
consideration,
applying for positions over the internet can be a
breeze! Best of luck to you!
Sincerely,
Ivanna Work
Be sure to take a look at some sample interview
questions in our
career guide.
