NEWS AND EVENTS
CURRENT EVENTS
Walk-In Hours:
No walk in hours - they will resume in the fall.
PAST EVENTS
Keith Benson/Sam Goody Entertainment Scholarship - Summer 08 Application Due
Will you be interning in Chicago this summer? The Chicago Center is here for you!
If you have secured an internship in Chicago for the summer and would like to find out more about the programs we will be offering through the Chicago Center, please join us for an open house. We will be in the Pomerantz Career Center from 11am-4pm on Thursday, May 1st. RSVP's to emily-ruby@uiowa.edu are appreciated and if you can't attend please feel free to email me directly about participation in the programs. Look forward to seeing you there!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
RSVP by Fri. April 11 at 5 p.m.
Get an edge over other students by attending the Human Resources Road Trip for the chance to visit companies and network with professionals. Transportation will be provided from the UI campus for students interested in visiting Goodwill Industries (www.goodwillseiowa.org), Westaff (www.westaff.com), CRST (www.joincrst.com), and Great America Leasing (www.greatamerica.com).
RSVP by Fri. April 11 at 5 p.m. to Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023, in person or email regina-hatcher@uiowa.edu (subject line must read: human resources road trip) to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Information Sessions: All attendees are encouraged to attend the information session on 4/15 at noon or 4/16 at 5 p.m. at C310 Pomerantz Center.
Learn about professional dress, researching the companies, questions to ask of employers, as well as reviewing the itinerary for the day. For more information, visit www.careers.uiowa.edu
Fall 2008 Peer Advisors - Applications due April 16 at 4p.m.
Description
Application
Peer Advisors help students with career exploration and job searches by answering general questions, advising students on general career topics, and teaching students how to use different Pomerantz Career Center resources. Involvement in the Peer Advisor Program is a great way for students to earn internship/academic credit while mapping out their own career paths. Applications due 4/16 at 4 p.m. at C310 Pomerantz Center
Attend one of these information sessions to learn more -
Tuesday, April 8 at 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 9 at 12:00pm
Thursday, April 10 at 5pm
All sessions will take place in C310 Pomerantz Center (3rd Floor)
Big 10 Plus Career Fair - April 11, 2008
12-4 p.m. in Chicago, IL
Flyer
Transportation will be provided to and from Chicago. RSVP by Tuesday April 8 for a spot on the van to Chicago, please call 319-335-1023 or email regina-hatcher@uiowa.edu subject line: Chicago Career Fair.
Trip is Full - Please call 319-335-1023 to get on the waiting list!
Marketing, Sales and Retail Fair - This Wednesday! - April 2
International Opportunities in the Corridor Road Trip
Friday, April 4, 2008
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
RSVP by Fri. March 28 at 5 p.m.
Are you interested in global issues and problems? Considering a career with international possibilities? Learn more about the International Opportunities in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor!
Get an edge over other students by attending the International Opportunities in the Corridor Road Trip in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area for the chance to visit companies and network with professionals doing business internationally. Transportation will be provided from the UI campus for students interested in visiting Acciona Energy (www.acciona-energy.com), Pearson (www.pearson.com), American Red Cross (www.redcross.org), and American Profol (www.americanprofol.com)
RSVP by Fri. March 28 at 5 p.m. to experience this road trip to network with professionals in this exciting field. Please contact Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023, in person or email regina-hatcher@uiowa.edu (subject line must read: international opportunities road trip) to reserve your spot. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Information Sessions: All attendees are encouraged to attend the information session on 3/31 at noon or 4/2 at 5 p.m. at C310 Pomerantz Center.
Learn about professional dress, researching the companies, questions to ask of employers, as well as reviewing the itinerary for the day.
Wells Fargo Financial Recruiting Event in Chicago - March 21
This is a special event that will allow candidates to get a feel for the company. Interested students should email their resume to heatherhaller@wellsfargo.com
March 14, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Union Station, Indianapolis, IN View Video
Register Your Spring 2008 internship! (The date for registering a summer or fall 2007 internship has passed.)
Risk Management and Insurance Road Trip - February 22
To Cedar Rapids to visit United Fire & Casualty, TrueNorth, and AEGON
Sponsored by: Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance.
Join them for an information meeting Friday, February 15, in PPB S104 at noon.
The meeting is strongly encouraged. Topics discussed will include; where to meet, how to dress, etc.
New RMI certificate students welcome.
Please RSVP to Viana Rockel at 319-335-1015 or vaughan-resource-center@uiowa.edu. Space is limited!
Interested in careers in advertising, journalism or public relations? Diversity in Communications, Chicago, Friday, February 15, 2008 –This exciting opportunity will give students interested in advertising, public relations and journalism a change to learn more about the industry in Chicago. Application due January 11, 2008 at 5 p.m. to james-seyfer@uiowa.edu
Some of the organizations participating in Diversity in Communications include:
Leo Burnett
GMR
Upshot, Inc.
Edelman
Application: Please fill out the application and email it with your resume, and cover letter described on the application to the contact person listed above. Pomerantz Career Center will provide lodging for Thursday evening (February 14) prior to the events, transportation to and from Chicago, and dinner on Thursday evening. Breakfast and lunch on the day of the events will also be provided. Each participant is asked to pay $50 towards the total cost. This is payable to your University bill.
Interested in law school or a career in law? Diversity in Law, Chicago, Friday, February 15, 2008 –This exciting opportunity will gives students interested in learning more about legal fields and law school to find out more about the industry in Chicago.
Application due January 11, 2008 at 5 p.m. to james-seyfer@uiowa.edu
Some of the organizations participating in Diversity in Law include:
Bell Boyd & Lloyd
DLA Piper
Drinker, Biddle, Gardner Carton
Goldberg Kohn
Jenner & Block
Kirkland & Ellis
Cabrini Green Legal Aid
City of Chicago Department of Law
Application: Please fill out the application and email it with your resume, and cover letter described on the application to the contact person listed above. Pomerantz Career Center will provide lodging for Thursday evening (February 14) prior to the events, transportation to and from Chicago, and dinner on Thursday evening. Breakfast and lunch on the day of the events will also be provided. Each participant is asked to pay $50 towards the total cost. This is payable to your University bill.
Teach For America - third deadline is Friday, January 4.
Please visit our website www.teachforamerica.org to complete an application
Teach For America is the national corps of top performing, recent college graduates and working professionals - of all academic majors, backgrounds and career interests - who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders for expanding educational opportunity for all children. Full salary and health benefits included.
Each year, Teach For America selects a diverse, highly selective corps of individuals who have the leadership skills to change the life prospects of students growing up in poverty today and, ultimately, to effect fundamental change from a variety of sectors. Our alumni go on to work from all sectors including education, policy, law, business, medicine, journalism and the sciences. In addition, we have partnerships with top law, business, policy and medical schools.
Please contact Stacey Johnson at stacey.johnson@teachforamerica.org with any questions.
Come and meet with representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency - November 27!
Careers Information table - 11am-1pm
Lower Level - Iowa Memorial Union
Careers Information Session - 2-3:30pm
Northwestern Room, Iowa Memorial Union
ALL MAJOR WELCOME!
Agency representatives will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency mission, potential career opportunities, the on-line application process, and a question and answer period. Students are welcome to bring a resume.
When you choose to join the dedicated professionals of the CIA, you become part of an agency that plays a critical role in the national security of our country. Your work has special significance. You find rewards and fulfillment in your role, and you share in the pride that comes from serving your country. The CIA offers extraordinary opportunities for a wide range and wide variety of professionals.
Research and apply on-line at www.cia.gov
State Street Kansas City Expo
Wednesday, November 7
11am-3pm
At our downtown location
Our business needs are in the areas of Fund Accounting, Fund Administration and Trade Processing. We are seeking those possessing a BA degree with at least 6 hours of accounting or business-related coursework. In addition, ideal candidates will possess solid technical skills, high attention to detail, dependability coupled with a strong desire to learn, an ability to work independently but also function well as part of a team.
At the last Career Expo, we hired over 20 new employees!
Research State Street - www.statestreet.com/careers
Spring 2008 Peer Advisors - Applications due November 5
Description
Peer Advisors help students with career exploration and job searches by answering general questions, advising students on general career topics, and teaching students how to use different Pomerantz Career Center resources. Involvement in the Peer Advisor Program is a great way for students to earn internship/academic credit while mapping out their own career paths. Applications due Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. at C310 Pomerantz Center
UI Employment Expo users - submit your resume through "Qualified Interviews."
Attend one of these information sessions to learn more -
Tuesday, October 30 at 5pm
Wednesday, October 31 at 12:00pm
Thursday, November 1 at 5pm
All sessions will take place in C310 Pomerantz Center (3rd Floor)
Event Planning Road Trip
Friday, November 9
Iowa City and Cedar Rapids area
RSVP by Fri. November 2 at 5 p.m.
Flyer (.pdf)
Have you ever considered a career in event planning? Did you know you can get paid to plan conferences, cultural events and other great events? How would you get relevant experience in college to start in the field?
Get an edge over other students by attending the event planning road trip in the Corridor Area for the chance to visit companies and network with professionals in the event planning field. Transportation will be provided from the UI campus for students interested in visiting Englert Theatre (www.englert.org), The Coralville Marriott Hotel and Convention Center (www.marriott.org), Brucemore Museum (www.brucemore.org) and KZIA Radio Station (www.kzia.com).
RSVP by Fri. November 2 at 5 p.m. to experience this road trip to network with professionals in the exciting event planning field. Please contact Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023, in person or email regina-hatcher@uiowa.edu (subject line must read: event planning road trip) to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Information Session: All attendees are strongly encouraged to attend the information session on Monday, November 5 at noon or Tuesday, November 6 at 5:00 p.m. in C330 Pomerantz Center. Learn more about professional dress, questions to ask the employers and the itinerary for the day.
Register Your Fall 07 Internship! (The date for registering a summer internship has passed.)
Financial Services Road Trip
Friday,
November 2
Flyer (.pdf)
Get an edge over other students by attending the financial services road trip to major companies in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more about career paths and possibilities! Transportation will be provided from the UI campus for students interested in visiting Prudential Retirement (www.prudential.com) and Cottingham & Butler (www.cb-sisco.com).
RSVP by Fri. Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. to experience this road trip to network with professionals in the financial services field. Please contact Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023, in person or email regina-hatcher@uiowa.edu (subject line must read: financial services road trip) to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Information Session: All attendees are strongly encouraged to attend the information session on Mon. Oct 29th at noon or Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 5:30 p.m. in C330 Pomerantz Center. Learn more about professional dress, questions to ask the employers and the itinerary for the day.
Printing and Publishing Road Trip
Friday, November 2
Flyer (.pdf)
Get an edge over other students by attending the printing and publishing road trip to Dubuque, Iowa for the chance to visit companies and network with professionals in the field. Transportation will be provided from the UI campus for students interested in visiting McGraw-Hill (www.mcgraw-hill.com), S4Carlisle Publishing Services (www.s4carlisle.com) and Carlisle Ryan Digital Services (www.crdps.com).
RSVP by Fri. Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. to experience this road trip to network with professionals in the printing and publishing fields. Please contact Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023, in person or email regina-hatcher@uiowa.edu (subject line must read: printing/publishing road trip) to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Information Session: All attendees are strongly encouraged to attend the information session on Mon. Oct 29th at noon or Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 5:30 p.m. in C330 Pomerantz Center. Learn more about professional dress, questions to ask the employers and the itinerary for the day.
Interested in a career in financial services or consulting? Diversity on LaSalle Street, Chicago - Friday, November 16
Applications due Oct. 12 at 5 p.m.
Diversity on LaSalle Street, an exciting opportunity for sophomores, juniors and seniors, will take place on Friday, November 16, 2007 from 8am-6pm in Downtown Chicago. This program will give students who are considering a career in financial services or consulting an opportunity to spend the day visitin two firms in Chicago's vibrant financial district. See flyer (.pdf) for details.
Principal Day - October 10
Looking for an internship or career? You won't need to go far. It just so happens the Principal Financial Group will be on campus October 10 from 12:30-4:30pm in the Iowa Memorial Union, 2nd Floor Ballroom.
During the Principal Day at The University of Iowa, you'll have the chance to network with HR recruiters, learn more about the company and internship/career opportunities, enter a drawing for a great door prize and speak to alumni from your school who have found a rewarding career at The Principal.
Learn more about The Principal online at www.principal.com
Agenda:
12:30-1pm - Registration and Check-In
1:00-1:30pm - Introductions and Welcome
1:30-2:30pm - Breakout Session* 1
2:30-3:30pm - Breakout Session* 2
3:30-4:30pm - Reception
*Breakout topics include:
- The life of an intern at The Principal
- Understanding the Hiring Process - from application to offer
- Total Compensation Package - looking beyond base salary
- Information about careers in the areas of Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounting, Actuarial, Finance, Investments, Real Estate, Sales, General Business and more!
Geico has extended the deadline for their 2007 Achievement Award program. University of Iowa students with sophomore or junior status, a 3.0 overall GPA, who are accomplished in their field of study and involved on campus/in the community are eligible to apply. For more information, please see the attached flier and application. Application deadline is Monday, October 15, 2007
Flyer (.pdf)
Application (.pdf)
FALL JOB & INTERNSHIP FAIR - Thank you to the students, employers, sponsors, door prize donors, volunteers and Pomerantz Career Center staff for making this event a success!
Four Hire! Des Moines' Apprentice Job Contest
Deadline for application: October 1, 2007
Apply to be part of this Des Moines based competition to obtain a job at Allied Insurance- A Nationwide Company, GCommerce, Siemens or Wells Fargo. Learn more at www.fourhiredm.com. Download application here.
Internship Summit - July 25, 2007 - Faculty and staff are invited to join us! Please call 319-335-1023 for details.
Hire-A-Hawk 2007: Recruiting At Iowa - Employer Conference - Register Now!
Seniors – Do you have a job yet?
Career Leadership Academy - Application Deadline is May 11
Two $1,500 Entertainment Internship Scholarships – Application Deadline is May 11
Application
Apply to be a Fall 2007
| Peer Advisors help students with career exploration and job searches by answering general questions, advising students on general career topics, and teaching students how to use different
Application (.pdf) Job Flier (.pdf) |
Pomerantz Career Center Work Study/Internship Opportunities.
The Pomerantz Career Center is looking to hire two work study students/interns to start this summer - IT/Web Assistant and Internship/Events Assistant. Please view complete job descriptions on JobNet or UI Employment Expo. If interested, please complete the application and return to the Pomerantz Career Center.
Corridor Career Fair - April 21
DICE Technology Career Fair - April 17
Looking for an exciting experience in Iowa? Consider the Des Moines Center Internship Program.
This off-campus internship in the Des Moines metro area allows students live and work as interns with many different majors, while receiving 12 hours of academic credit! The deadline for fall 2007 applications is April 13.
For more information visit http://www.careers.uiowa.edu/desmoinescenter.html. Through the Des Moines Center experience, students: apply knowledge and develop professional skills, discover and explore future career areas, improve communication and leadership skills, prepare for life after college, engage in service learning, and earn academic credit.
Some employers involved with the Des Moines Center Internship Program:
AmerUs
Des Moines Public Library
Blank Park Zoo
GeoLearning
Iowa Cubs
Principal Financial Group
Wells Fargo
Science Center of Iowa
World Prize Food Foundation
Big 10 Plus Career Fair - April 13, 2007
Chicago, IL
Sign up to attend!
Students interested in attending the Big 10 Plus Career Fair in Chicago on Friday, April 13, can sign up to attend with the Pomerantz Career Center. Transportation will be provided to and from Chicago. See flier for details.
Risk Management Insurance Road Trip - Friday, April 13, 2007 (Rescheduled from March)
What can you do with a career in risk management and insurance? Come on the RMI road trip Friday, April 13 and learn about career opportunities from three Cedar Rapids companies that cover the full spectrum of consulting, product and distributions channels: United Fire Group, AEGON, and TrueNorth Companies. Call 319-335-1023 by 4/4 at 5:00pm to to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Sponsored by: Pomerantz Career Center, The Emmett J. Vaughan Risk Management and Insurance Institute, and Consider Iowa.
Flyer (.pdf)
What can you do with a career in manufacturing? Come on the road trip Friday, April 13 and learn about career opportunities from three area companies that cover a full spectrum of engineering/manufacturing careers: CIVCO Medical Solutions, Cedar River Paper Co., and Clipper Windpower companies. CIVCO Medical Solutions also hires many for many marketing-related positions. Call 319-335-1023 by 4/6 at 5:00pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Sponsored by:
Des Moines Entrepreneurial Speaker Series Feb. 28-Mar. 2
Area professionals will have the opportunity to join UI alumni and students for an Entrepreneurial Speaker Series at the end of this month. Sponsored by The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center’s
Wednesday, Feb. 28, Frank Russell, CEO of GeoLearning Inc., will present “Entrepreneurship: A Great Opportunity for
Thursday, Mar. 1 - Zac Voss, Owner of a Red Bull Distributorship, will present “Entrepreneurship: The Mindset,”
Friday, March 2 - Leisa Fox, Vice President for Membership for the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, will present “Why Iowa?”
Spring Job & Internship Fair
Risk Management Insurance Road Trip - Friday, March 2, 2007
What could you do with a career in risk management and insurance? Come on the RMI road trip Friday, March 2 and learn about career opportunities from three
Flyer (.pdf)
Marketing and
Health, Science and Biotech Week
Creative Careers Week - Feb. 12-16
Creative Professionals Talk Creative Careers panel
Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30pm, C310 Pomerantz Center (with networking 6:30-7pm).
Come and hear professionals speak about their career paths as well as tips for getting into and succeeding in the industry. There will be time for questions during the panel and time for networking afterwards. Pizza and pop will be provided - so please RSVP.
Panelists include: Scott Schulte - Z102.9 (Schulte & Swan Radio Show), Linsey Grams - Fox News, Bruce Heppner-Elgin - President of the Iowa Digital Filmmaker's Guild and Sarah Ekstrand - Arts Programmer with the Iowa Arts Council.
Arts, Entertainment and Media Fair
Feb. 14, 10am-2pm, C310 Pomerantz Center
Drop resume and view employers attending on UI Employment Expo - "Career Events" - deadline: Feb. 7.
**Please RSVP for the panel and/or fair to sherry-hingtgen@uiowa.edu or 319-335-3196.
For detailed information on the entire week, please visit: http://www.careers.uiowa.edu/fairs/aemfair.html
Become a volunteer for the Spring Job & Internship Fair!
Network in Downtown Chicago! Diversity in Communications, Friday, February 16, 2007 –This exciting opportunity will gives students interested in advertising, public relations and journalism a change to learn more about the industry in Chicago. Application due January 29, 2007 to james-seyfer@uiowa.edu
Organizations participating in Diversity in Communications include:
Leo Burnett
DraftCB
Starcom
Edelman
GolinHarris
Ketchum
WBEZ
Q101/The Loop
CBS Chicago
NBC Chicago Application: Please fill out the appropriate application and email it with your resume, and cover letter described on the application to the contact person listed above. Pomerantz Career Center will provide lodging for Thursday evening prior to the events, transportation to and from Chicago, and dinner on Thursday evening. Breakfast and lunch on the day of the events will also be provided. Each participant is asked to pay $50 towards the total cost. This is payable to your University bill.
Spring Break in Iowa 2007
Flyer (.pdf)
This valuable experience will allow students to learn more about leading
·Participate in an intensive experience, which will allow students to add a finished project to their resume.
·Network with
·Meet students from other Iowa Colleges. Participate in a final event that will bring participating students and employers together.
Iowa Career Expo - Jan. 4, 2007
Senior Conference - Register Now!
Chicago Bulls Job Fair
Career Leadership Academy Information Sessions Learn More...
Peer Advisors wanted for Spring 07.
- Earn internship notation on their transcript
- Learn how to conduct effective job and internship searches
Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa, Inc. Information Session
4-5:30pm
W401 PBB
Treats: sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks!
Hear
FOUR HIRE! - Now Accepting Applications - Des Moines Based Job Opportuities!
Application deadline is November 24, 2006
Allied Insurance, GCommerce Inc., Siemens Building Technologies and Wells Fargo have sigedn on as particpating companies.
GREATER DES MOINES - The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Young Professionals Connection (YPC) is now accepting applications for its annual competition Four Hire!. In its second season, Four Hire! is designed to attract and retain
“Not only did Allied Insurance hire one of the winners of the Four Hire! competition, we also brought two additional finalists on board,” said Paul VanDenBosch, Vice President of the Des Moines Regional Office at Allied Insurance. “The finalists all possessed the leadership qualities we look for in our new hires and we’re eager to find more talent through the 2007 Four Hire! program.”
YPC representatives participated in the three Regent universities job fairs September 18-20, soliciting applications from college seniors graduating in Spring 2007. Graduating seniors from all
“We are very excited to be a part of the Four Hire! program. We feel it is important to our growing community’s workforce to retain the talent that comes from Iowa’s colleges and universities to here in the metro,” said Sherry Huhen, accounting manager at GCommerce, Inc. “Companies through out Des Moines, including GCommerce, Inc., benefit greatly by attracting first-rate talent needed to grow businesses.”
YPC’s Four Hire! competition was designed to promote the professional opportunities available in the region and highlight the potential for a rewarding and successful career in the Greater Des Moines area. Eight of the 12 finalists from the first season stayed in the
YPC is a committee of the Partnership with a mission of promoting a social and cultural environment that is attractive to young professionals. Their social, civic and charitable programs focus on connecting people to each other and to the community.
The Partnership is the economic and community development organization serving
To download an application or find more information on Four Hire! - Season 2, go to www.fourhiredm.com or e-mail info@fourhiredm.com.
Lifelong Learning Opportunity - Personal Branding
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Auditorium, 401 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
Networking Reception: 6pm
Program: 7pm
RSVP by November 10
This event is free and open to the public.
Register online at: www.iowalum.com/lifelonglearning or call 1-800-469-2586.
Is personal branding an important component of your overall career strategy? Much more than the creation of a mark, successful branding requires both thought and execution. Consider the image that a strong, hard-working brand projects to employers, co-workers, and supervisors, and join David Collins as he discusses the importance of your personal brand as part of your professional image (such as Madonna) or perhaps as an element in repairing your personal brand (such as Mel Gibson). Collins will inspire you to create and define your personal professional brand.
Iowa Technology Career Fair - Thursday, October 26, 11am-4pm, Sheraton Hotel
McGraw Hill Visit
Friday, November 3, 2006
10am-4pm
Dubuque, IA
Pomerantz Career Center and McGraw-Hill are partnering to proivde students an up-close look at the companies internships and full-time opportunities on Friday, November 3, 2006. Pomerantz Career Center will provide transportation to Dubuque, IA to learn more about the company and it's products/services, network with UI Alumni, have lunch, tour the facility and more. McGraw-Hill has opportunities for students with a range of backgrounds; marketing, communications, journalism, english, and the sciences for technical/content knowledge. For more information, visit www.mcgraw-hill.com/careers McGraw-Hill offers excellent internships and full-time positions and has locations across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. If you are interested in this opportunity, please RSVP to Pomerantz Career Center at 319-335-1023 by Monday, October 30. Professional dress is recommended for the visit.
Allied/Nationwide Event For UI Students
October 13, 2006 from 3:30-6 p.m. Pomerantz Career Center will be taking a group of UI students to Allied/Nationwide in Des Moines to learn more about the company from UI alumni, tour the facility, and attend sessions on underwriting, claims and/or service. The afternoon will end with a networking reception for students and employees of Allied/Nationwide. Transportation will be provided
RSVP to
For more information on Nationwide, visit: www.nationwide.com
Looking for an internship or career? You won't need to go far. It just happens the Principal Financial Group will be on campus September 29, 2006 from 12:30-4:30pm, at the Sheraton Hotel in Iowa City. During The Principal Day at The University of Iowa, you'll have the chance to network with HR recruiters, learn more about the company and internship/career opportunities available, enter drawings for great prizes and speak to Alumni from your school who have found a great career at The Principal. Register online to attend and if you apply for a position before November 10, you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of several $50 gift cards. Learn more about The Principal online at princpal.com.
Public Engagement Careers Week
The goal of this week is to provide students with information on career options in the Government, Non-Profit and Human Service fields as well as connect students with employers seeking to fill their internship and full-time positions.All majors welcome! Students: come and learn about career opportunities in the Government, Non-Profit and Human Service Fields. There will be a variety of interesting speakers and workshops as well as a career fair. Click here for a detailed schedule of events.
Government, Non-Profit and Human Service Career Fair
All majors welcome! This is a great opportunity to network with employers in these specific fields. Click here for detailed information including a list of employers attending the fair.
You will need to bring your Student ID to check in at the fair! Bring copies of your resume and don't forget to research those companies you're interested in speaking with. Dress as you would for an interview.
On UI Employment Expo, Go to "On-Campus Interviewing, "Qualified Schedules" to request interviews from employers who are staying to interview the day ater the fair. Many employers will also schedule interviews when they talk with you during the fair. You can also "submit/drop" your resume as a pre-event contact by searching for "Government, Non-Profit and Human Service Fair" under the "Career Events" tab.
Fall Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday, September 19, 11am-4pm, Sheraton Hotel
Join us for the largest career fair of the semester - all majors welcome! There will be over 120 employers from a wide variety of fields/majors available to speak with you about their internship and full-time opportunities. Click here for detailed information including a list of employers attending the fair.
You will need to bring your Student ID to check in at the fair! Bring copies of your resume and don't forget to research those companies you're interested in speaking with. Dress as you would for an interview.
On UI Employment Expo, Go to "On-Campus Interviewing, "Qualified Schedules" to request interviews from employers who are staying to interview the day ater the fair. Many employers will also schedule interviews when they talk with you during the fair. You can also "submit/drop" your resume as a pre-event contact by searching for "Fall Job & Internship Fair" under the "Career Events" tab.
Fall Networking and Workshops offered by the Tippie College of Business Young Alumni Board
Friday, September 15th from 2 – 5 p.m. 25 Young Alumni Board Members will offer career-related workshops for all business and pre-business majors in the
The Hottest Tech Companies Are Hiring! Find your next job at the Job Cafe'/Technology Career Fair, sponsored by Dice, Targeted Job Fairs and the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI):
Thursday, August 10
Downtown Des Moines Marriott
700 Grand Avenue (7th and Grand)
Des Moines, IA 50309
To pre-register and learn more - visit www.targetedjobfairs.com
Participating companies include: ACT, Alliance Technologies, Inc., BASS & ASSOCIATES, Inc., Briggs Corporation, CISCO, Inc., GeoLearning, Inc., Global Reach Internet Productions, Global Tech Services, Iowa State University Information Technology Services, iSEEK Corporation, Nationwide Insurance, NIC, Palmer Group, Principal Financial Group, PROPLANNER INC., QCI, Robert Half Technology and Spindustry Companies.
UI intern at United States Attorney's Office highlighted in Washington Center newsletter
State Street Employment Open House - downtown Kansas City on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 11am to 6pm.
Keith Benson/Sam Goody Entertainment Scholarship - Summer 06
Flyer (.pdf)
Application
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wingate Inn, 1614 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Job Requirements:
* 4 year college degree or equivalent management
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations with great interpersonal skills
* Experience working in a team-oriented environment
* Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict
* Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility
* Openness to relocation
To view Cedar Falls, IA job openings to to www.Target.com/careers
Additional leadership opportunities are also available at our other distribution centers nationwide.
Peer Advisor Recruitment - Fall 2006
Description (.pdf)
Application due April 21
Great America Leasing is hosting a Career Fair/Open House in
Hire Big10 Plus Just In Time Job & Internship Fair - April 7
Corridor Career Fair - Saturday, April 22, 10am-3pm, US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids
Thank you to the following businesses who donated door prizes for the Spring Job & Internship Fair: 808, Atlas, Baldy's, Bo James, Bruegger's Bagels, Godfather's Pizza, Iowa Hawk Shop, IMU Book, Pagliai's Pizza, Panchero's, The Summit, T-Spoons, and Whitey's Ice Cream.
Thank you to the following volunteers, peer assistants and work study students who helped make the Spring Job & Internship Fair a success! Oun Platt, Joseph Danzer, Rachael Todt, Autumn Yancey, Kristine Thomsen, Dina Shalash, Stephanie Meyerhofer, Erin Wessell, Christine Norton, Renae Knox, Adam Johnson, Emily Samuels, Ashley Hatterberg, Kristin W., Kayla H., Jasen D., Kyle M., Megan J., Katie Norder, Meredith H., Stephanie U., Erin A., Kara R., Kristin W., Amanda C., Kelly G., Christine H., Kristin W., Rachel L., Becky C., Heather D., Nichole Heikes, Ashley Nation, Danielle Leo, Kenneth Nelson, Yun Zhou, Sarah Larson, Randall Satovitz, Tricia Ven Horst, Lance Andersen, Michael Rosso, Yansong Fan, Emily Boss, Shriya Kapooer, Michelle Reineke, Mattia Hansen, Leah Miller, Melyssa Romey, Natalie Owens, Nell Alexander, Nicole Colosimo, Ashley Derr, Joseph Chiew, Riley Schlievert, Jiaying Wu, William Cyrs, Ashley Dorris, Jenna Green, Maggie McCormick, Kallie Trimble, Chu-Yu Chung, Songwei Chen, Diego Gonzalez, Lindsay Hart, Zhanchong Li, Kelly Goblirsch, Hannah Miller, Sarah Mugge, Krishna Rao, Nathan Whited, Monika Aggarwal, Andrew Brommel, and Whitney Smith.
Expo 101: You've Got Questions...We've Got Answers
What: Weekly informational seminars on how to utilize the University of Iowa Employment Expo
When: Stop in Wednesdays between 3:30 and 4:30pm or Thursdays between 9:00 and 10:00am. There won't be any sessions on March 1 or the week of March 13-17. Sessions end April 25, 2006.
Where: C310 Pomerantz Career Center
You know how to log on - what's next? This question and answer time is designed to provide students with more informaiton on how to better utilize UI Employment Expo. Students with questions about Expo are encouraged to attend these seminars. Pomerantz Career Center staff will clarify any concerns, big or small.
Spring Break in Iowa 2006! (.pdf)
Spring Job & Internship Fair - February 28, 11am-4pm, Amos Dean Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel
Come and visit with over 100 employers with available full-time and internship opportunities. Bring copies of your resume and don't miss out! All Business, Liberal Arts and Science Majors Welcome!
Health, Science and Biotech Week - February 20-23
RSVP to: sherry-hingtgen@uiowa.edu
Resumes & CV's (curriculum vitae) seminar - February 20, C230 Pomerantz Center
Mock Interviews February 21- to sign up, stop by the Pomerantz Career Center with a copy of your resume!
Mini Fair - February 22 - 10am-2pm, C310 Pomerantz Center - Volunteer, internship, and full-time opportunities are available!
View the list of employers attending
Summer, Camp and Recreation Online Fair Students - if you are you looking for a fun and rewarding experience this summer, register and submit your resume now through February 5!! There are over 30 organizations with available summer jobs and internships waiting for you!
Don't miss out on the Regents Universities
REGENTS UNIVERSITIES IOWA JOB FAIR
Friday, January 6, 2006 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Skywalk Level, Polk Convention Complex
Fifth & Grand, downtown Des Moines This annual event sponsored by the Alumni Associations of Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa, enable students from all majors and from all Iowa 2- and 4-year schools to explore career options with Iowa employers. This year, employers throughout the state, interested in hiring Iowa's brightest and best for quality internships and full-time positions, have been invited to participate.
- Professional attire suggested; resumes highly recommended! Take advantage of the free resume critique service by HR professionals at the Job Fair. Web site: www.regentsjobfair.org. Check the web site for lists of employer participants, detailed information on internships and full-time positions, and links to employer homepages.
- Not sure how to get to the Polk County Convention Complex? Have questions on where to park in downtown Des Moines? Click on the web site 'Directions' for answers or to use map finder!
Friday, January 6, 2006
3:00 - 5:30 p.m. following the job fair
Polk County Convention Complex
Downtown Des Moines
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres & refreshmentsThe Greater Des Moines Partnership Diversity Committee and the Central Iowa Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (CISHRM) Diversity Committee are hosting a new event at the 2006 Regents Job Fair just for students seeking internships with Des Moines area employers. Attend the Intern Event!This special Intern Event features one-on-one time with employers from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. and a networking reception from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. The Partnership and CISHRM diversity committees are working to promote this opportunity among all Job Fair exhibitors, as well as area non-profit organizations which deal with diversity issues and initiatives. You will meet employers to gather information about available internships, and you'll have a chance to chat informally with employers, fellow interns, CISHRM members, Partnership members, and non-profit organization leaders in the Greater Des Moines area.RSVP
Please pre-register if you plan to attend the INTERN RECRUITING EVENT.
Diversity on LaSalle Street 2006 for Big 10+ universities held in Chicago on Friday, February 3, 2006. Flyer (.pdf) This proram is designed to offer juniors and sophomores an opportunity to visit and network with corporations on LaSalle Street in Chicago, and learn more about the diverse range of business related career paths available. Students will visit the Chicago Board of Trade, two corporations such as LaSalle Bank, Accenture, Mercer, Aon and more. There will also be a luncheon and networking reception at the end of the day. Pomerantz Career Center will be taking up to 15 juniors and sophomores in any major from The University of Iowa to participate in this program. Students from across the Big Ten+ will be participating. Participants will be chosen based on their application including the following: completed application, 250-word essay and resume.
Pomerantz Career Center will provide lodging for Thursday, February 2, transportation to and from Chicago, and dinner on Thursday evening. Breakfast and lunch on Friday, February 3 will also be provided. Each participant is asked to pay $50 towards the total cost. This is payable to your University bill. For more information, please contact me at angi-schumacher@uiowa.edu or call 319-335-1023. Please submit your application, resume and essay to Angi Schumacher at angi-schumacher@uiowa.edu or deliver in person. Applications are due Monday, December 12 at 5 p.m. to be considered.
"Business Schools, the Doctoral Degree and Business Academia" Hosted by: University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Wednesday - November 16, 5:00-7:30pm, 750 S. Halsted Street, Student Center East. Hear first hand from faculty about doctoral programs in business and careers in business academia. For more information visit www.uic.edu/cba/phd/November16.html
Four Hire!...Helping Retain Iowa's Graduates
The Greater Des Moines Partnership's Young Professionals Connection is excited to announce Four Hire! a new program designed to retain the best Iowa college graduates for elite job opportunities in the Des Moines Metro area. With a concept inspired by the television show "The Apprentice", this opportunity will offer a group of select college graduates from all of Iowa's colleges and universities the chance to showcase their skills, personality and drive through various challenges. Following the completion of two challenges, four contestants will be hired and given jobs with the four premiere companies sponsoring this contest.
"This is an opportunity for Iowa graduates to get their foot in the door at our major employers to show them what they are capable of" said Mary Stier, 2005 Partnership Chair and publisher of The Des Moines Register. "The Four Hire! program will provide these young professionals with invaluable experience for their resume that could catapult their careers without leaving Iowa's borders."
We are currently accepting applications from any senior currently enrolled at an Iowa college or university. In order to participate in the competition, students must meet the following eligibility requirements: attend a four year college or university in Iowa, graduate in May or August 2006, travel to Des Moines to participate in the competition, willing to live and work in the Greater Des Moines area if selected, and willing to comply with all pre-employment screening if selected.
To apply, students must submit an application, a resume and a three minute video. All application materials must be received at the Greater Des Moines Partnership by Friday, November 25.The application will be reviewed and 24 people will be selected to compete in the first round of challenges. Students will be notified of their selection in December and an official announcement will be made in January at the Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner (date tbd). Students will be required to travel to Des Moines on at least three occassions. Hotel accommodations and food/per diem will be provided when appropriate. The challenges will take place in late January and February with a final decision to be made by March 5th. If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact Amy Hutter (ahutter@iastate.edu), Stacey Christensen (stacey.christensen@uni.edu) or Mia Noller Mulholland (mianoller@bestbuddies.org). Application: ypc.desmoinesmetro.com/downloads/FourHireStudentApp.pdf
Wanted: Peer Advisors for Pomerantz Career Center Spring 2006. Download an application and position description here. Applications are due November 18, 2005. Being a Peer Advisor is a great way to build leadership, teamwork and communications skills. This unpaid internship provides excellent public relations, counseling and career development experience. If you have questions, please contact michelle-stricker@uiowa.edu.
Fall 2005 Sales Week - November 7-11, 2005
Interiew for a sales position with some terrific companies at Pomerantz Career Center (C310 PC). Sales careers offer great professional development opportunities, training, travel, benefits, flexible schedules, earning opportunity! Sign up through UI Employment Expo.
Sigma Aldrich Information Session
Thursday, October 20, 12:30-1:30pm, 154 Biology Building
RSVP to 319-335-1023 or angi-schumacher@uiowa.edu.
Biochemistry, Chemistry and Biology Majors- Join Sigma Aldrich for an informational meeting and lunch!
Learn more about this great company and the opportunities in production, analytical services, R&D, and Purchasing. Sigma Aldrich also has a co-op program available for summer, spring and fall semesters. Sigma Aldrich is located in St. Louis. For more information, visit sigma-aldrich.com
Infinite Possibilities: Careers in Sales and Retail Employer Panel
Tuesday, October 11 4:30 - 6 p.m., C131 Pomerantz Center
Reserve a spot by calling 335-1023. Walk-ins at the event are also welcome. Moderator Dave Collins, adjunct professor in the Tippie College of Business will lead a panel of representatives from Pfizer, KZIA (Z102.9), The Buckle, Emerson Process Management, Medtronic, and Life Investors- Tim Strellner Agency. Bring your questions about sales careers and learn about the exciting career opportunities in sales!