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 10am–2pm, Monday–Friday 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
Nico Broussalian
Hometown
Bettendorf, IA
Majors/Minors
Entrepreneurial Management
Career Goals
I see my myself either starting a hedge fund or working in private equity. I'm also fascinated by the idea of startups and hope to use innovation and entrepreneurship as a means of solving some of the world's most complex problems.
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I'm a Resident Assistant, love anything investment related, play collegiate chess, work out 6 days a week, and read a ton. I look forward helping you create a competitive edge amongst your peers and maximize your chances of winning.
Anna Kathryn Brush
Hometown
Lake Forest, IL
Majors/Minors
Marketing Management with a Certificate in Leadership
Career Goals
Upon graduation, I will be working as a Marketing Associate at a pharmaceutical company. I will be tasked with researching competitive marketing campaigns and creating new brand campaigns for upcoming medicines.
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I have a passion for fitness and currently work as a certified HIIT and Barre instructor at the University of Iowa Recreation Center.
Meg Callaghan
Hometown
I went to high school in Newton, Iowa but am from Texas and live in El Campo!
Major/Minors
Business Management
Career Goals
I am majoring in business management towards a Master's in Healthcare and Hospital Administration. I have a deep passion for leadership and helping others, so I find that working in the medical field while also pursuing my business ambitions will allow me to share my passions with the professional world.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
Some fun hobbies of mine include playing volleyball, playing the ukulele, and watching Disney movies!
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.
Kyle Dingus
Hometown
Fort Myers, FL
Majors/Minors
Political Science and Ethics & Public Policy, Economics & Philosophy minors
Career Goals
My career goal is to practice law. I ultimately hope to be retained by major casting agencies, athletic teams, and/or corporations to facilitate regulatory compliance in business practice. I would also love to work on behalf of medical and recreational marijuana companies as compliance regulation is critical as the industry begins to flourish and firms begin to scale.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I have Crohn’s Disease and am First Generation. I love to workout, snowboard, hike, travel, and go to concerts.
Alessandra Dutra
Hometown
Northshore Suburbs, IL
Majors/Minors
Global Health
Career Goals
I could really see myself going into either pediatrics or OBGYN, as women’s health is really important to me and I love kiddos.
Hobbies/Fun Facts
I am a first generation American (my parents immigrated here from Brazil in the 90's), I originally wanted to major in English, and my favorite color is yellow! I also love to paint, read, and goof around with my friends.
Makenna Gregurek
Hometown
Johnston, IA
Major/Minor
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!
Emma Heuer
Hometown
Macomb, IL
Major/Minor
Marketing, Spanish minor
Career Goals
Future marketer and lifelong humanitarian. I want to be a part of the change in business that puts the world and its people first and find a career where I can utilize my creativity and deep passion for people and the environment.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I like to read, thrift clothes, and make art. I also really love to cook and watch cooking shows like Epicurious!
Mary Voss
Major/Minor
Marketing Management
Career Goals
My goal is to work for a marketing agency downtown Chicago. I love getting creative and designing campaigns, so an agency would be great as I could collaborate with multiple clients. No matter what, I just hope to work for an organization that values its workers and has a strong company culture.
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.
