Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Virtual Networking Event

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & ALUMS

• Students will Explore + Connect with:
  • Life science & health science companies
  • Internship/full-time positions
  • Graduate and service programs  
  • Research and volunteer opportunities

• What to do NOW?

  1. Registration opens February 1st : https://uiowa.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/20844/student_preview

  2. Pre-schedule 1:1 or group sessions with employers you’re interested in or join an open session the day of the event.* Some sessions may fill up - we recommend you pre-schedule! Students can still attend if you don't pre-schedule.

  3. Prepare How to navigate a Virtual Fair in Handshake

  • Student experience article
  • Student experience video
  • Virtual Fair/Networking Event in Handshake
  • Video Requirements
  • Trust & Safety
  • Accessibility
  • Pomerantz Career Center Virtual Event Tips 

4. Prepare professionally by watching Fair Help videos

• How to create an Elevator Pitch Video
• Tips on How to Prepare
• What to do After a Networking Event

Additional information: 

Update Your Resume and talk with a Peer or a Career Advisor - connect virtually and schedule an appointment on MYUI. 

Alums - go here to get a Handshake account to participate! Current students - you will already have a Handshake account even if you have not accessed yet - click here to activate and/or login. 

During the event, there will be a Student Q&A zoom room with a Career Advisor - zoom link will be emailed to you after you register.

Employers & Organizations Registered: coming soon

INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS

• REGISTER here and view attending employers: https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/20844/employer_preview
  If you don't have a current Handshake account, create one here.
• Attend Employer Q&A zoom room for help during the event (link to come) - staffed by Employer Team staff from 2:30 - 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 1
    
• Employers and organizations will connect with undergraduates representing the life sciences (including students majoring in Biology, Public Health, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Health & Human Physiology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology).
• Fair Navigation & Training :
  • Scheduling Overview
  • Employer Fair Training Video
  • Technology Requirements
  • Employer Checklist

Questions? Email Joanna Halsch

This event is sponsored by:

• Pomerantz Career Center

• Department of Biology

• Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

• Department of Chemistry

• College of Public Health

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa events. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact the Pomerantz Career Center, (319) 335-1023.