September is Career Fair Month!
Come meet with a career peer advisors to have your application materials reviewed and learn more about recruiting timelines.
The Pomerantz Career Center Peer Advisor Program serves as a way for undergraduate UI students to receive high-quality career tips and guidance from their peers.
Career Peers Advisors can help you by:
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Reviewing your resumes and cover letters or providing information on how to get started
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Preparing with you for networking events and Job & Internship Fairs
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Helping you to set up and maximize your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles
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Assisting with job and internship searches and providing interview tips & practice
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Supplying information on Pomerantz Career Center programs, services and resources
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Answering general career-related questions
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Presenting on career-related topics to your student organization or class
In need of some quick career advice? Schedule an appointment with a Career Peer Advisor to chat about your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn, and Handshake:
Or come to the Pomerantz Career Center 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Thursday for drop-in hours with peer advisors. (Career Peer Advisors are not available during summer, spring, or winter breaks)
Resources to Help Get You Started
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Student Comments
"My peer advisor spoke to me as a peer and her suggestions for my resume were clear and very helpful."
"This is a great program. I think everyone at the University should use it!"
Meet the Career Peer Advisors
Elisa Burba
Hometown
Marietta, GA
Majors/Minors
English and History, Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies minor
Career Goals
After completing my undergraduate degree, I hope to enter graduate school with the eventual goal of obtaining a Ph.D. in History and becoming a professor.
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I love to read and crochet, and whenever I am stressed, you can always find me baking something. I also have a cat named Yennifer, and my favorite thing to do is talk about her.
Pakshal Jain
Hometown
Iowa City, IA
Majors/Minors
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Career Goals
My career goal is to become a software engineer in the industry. My goal is to build new technologies and, ultimately, either start my own business or lead a company!
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I enjoy working out, playing sports like tennis and basketball, reading, and playing video games!
Previous Internships
Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA; National Advanced Driving Simulator, Coralville, IA
Meg Callaghan
Hometown
I went to high school in Newton, Iowa but am from Texas and live in El Campo!
Majors/Minors
Nursing, Business Minor
Career Goals
I am majoring in Nursing with hopes to go to graduate school to obtain my DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). I will work as a nurse practitioner with emphasis in either women's health or oncology. After I get my DNP, I want to get my CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist) certification and work with patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I love to play pickleball, run, and watch the Houston Astros. A fun fact about me is that I can play the ukulele.
Danny Cleary
Hometown
Brookfield, WI
Majors/Minors
Business Analytics and Information Systems
Career Goals
My goal is to become a consultant at a technology consulting firm. I think it would be fun and fulfilling to help many companies and people navigate through various types of opportunities and challenges.
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I am very active, love running, and enjoy working out in the weight room. One fun fact about me is that I have a twin brother.
Previous Internship
Financial Services Data & Analytics Consultant Intern, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Milwaukee, WI
Kristen Noel
Hometown
Dubuque, IA
Majors/Minors
Management (Human Resources), Psychology, & Education Studies and Human Relations
Career Goals
After completing my undergraduate degrees, I plan to pursue a career in human resources and possibly attend graduate school. I think it would be very compelling to work closely with others in an organization that uses its influence and resources to make a positive impact on people and the planet. No matter the path I end up going down, I will always aim to be a lifelong learner.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I love reading, finding new music, hanging out with my cats, and all things Halloween. My favorite TV show is Gilmore Girls and my favorite movies are Coraline (2009) and Empire Records (1995).
Laura Sitz
Hometown
Davenport, IA
Majors/Minors
Accounting, Political Science Minor
Career Goals
My goal is to complete a Master of Accountancy and become a CPA. I hope to work at an accounting firm in tax where I can continue to learn and help businesses solve problems.
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I love to play tennis, and I’m always watching it in my free time. I also love to read, bake, and keep a journal every day.
Previous Internship
Tax Intern, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Chicago, IL
Makenna Gregurek
Hometown
Johnston, IA
Majors/Minors
Economics and Political Science, Political Risk Analysis Certificate
Career Goals
Following my undergraduate career, I plan to attend law school. I believe obtaining a law degree is an effective way to make change in the world through both political and legal means. Eventually, I would love to practice at a private firm, or work for a federal agency such as the State Department or the Federal Reserve Bank!
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I love to run, read, ski, and play with my dogs! I also love to cook/bake and take care of my plants!
Previous Internships
The Heritage Foundation, Washington, D.C.; U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.; Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab, Iowa City, IA; Miller-Meeks for Congress, Iowa City, IA; Goodman/Keller P.C., West Des Moines, IA; Iowa Senate, Des Moines, IA
Brian Collins
Hometown
Bettendorf, IA
Majors/Minors
Accounting and Business Analytics
Career Goals
I am planning on pursuing my Master of Accountancy after graduation with an emphasis in analytics to reach the 150 credit hours to test for the Certified Public Accountant or CPA exam. After that, I plan to work for one of the big 4 accounting firms with the goal of taking a managerial accountant position at an outside company after a few years.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I have been to all 50 states and my favorite was Montana. In my free time I love building Lego sets and listening to music.
Lucas Chi
Hometown
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Majors/Minors
Finance
Career Goals
Upon graduation, I see myself in some kind of finance-related industry. I am fascinated about the idea of being financially literate, and my career goal is to help others to be financially literate.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I am half Korean and half Taiwanese. I like working out, playing chess, and playing basketball.
Want to Become a Career Peer Advisor?
We look for new peers each school year. Peer Advisor recruitment takes place each spring semester. We encourage you to meet with a current peer to learn more about what being a Career Peer Advisor is all about! Email Paula Ross, Peer Program Manager, with any questions about the role.
