THE COMPETITIVE EDGEHelping your student utilize the Pomerantz Career Center

Overview• How we assist students

• 1st year and beyond• How you can help

GettingSTUDENTS

ready for this!

(You can thank us later!)

QUESTION 1What are the top 3 skills employers seek

on an entry-level resume?

Teamwork SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Written Communication Skills

WHO WE SERVE

Photo Credit: University of Iowa Admissions Office

CAREER ADVISING

YouScience YOU*SCIENCE CAREER ASSESSMENT

CAREER COMMUNITIES

‘I want to be an accountant’

‘I like to write’

QUESTION 2In the National Association of Colleges &

Employers Job Outlook for 2019, which was more important to employers?

b) Extracurricular Involvementa) GPA above 3.0

(i.e., internships, student organizations, volunteering, athletics)

ACADEMIC COURSES

CLASSES FOR 1st YEARS

CLASSES FOR 1st YEARS

INTERNSHIPS

EMPLOYER PARTNERS

HANDSHAKE InternshipsFull-time Jobs

Campus & Work-Study Jobs

Community Jobs

Finding a Campus JobFINDING A CAMPUS JOB

FINDING A CAMPUS

JOBFINDING A CAMPUS JOBFINDING A CAMPUS JOB

• Image of resume?

RESUME DEVELOPMENT

QUESTION 3According to UI students who visit the Career

Center, what is the word that best captures how they felt AFTER an advising appointment?

a) Confident b) Informedc) Motivated d) Overwhelmed

STUDENT OUTCOMES

careers.uiowa.edu

TOP 10WAYS YOU CAN HELP

10. Encourage internships9. Suggest our classes

7. Tell your student about your own job & responsibilities8. Okay, so your job isn’t ‘cool’ – what about your colleagues or friends?

6. Check our website, Facebook & Twitter to promote our events5. Advocate student organization & volunteer participation4. Suggest taking the YouScience career assessment 3. Support major & career exploration2. Observe a strength? Let your student know!1. Encourage a visit with a Career Advisor [schedule on MyUI]

TOP 10 WAYS YOU CAN HELPUICareerCenter

UICareerCenter

(319) 335 -1023

OUR INFO

careers.uiowa.edu