Iowa Now
Author: Office of Strategic Communication
An archive of articles and media featuring the Pomerantz Career Center.
University of Iowa students now have ‘one-stop-shop’ to find jobs on, off campus
July, 2015
Iowa Now
Author: Anne Bassett
It’s now easier for University of Iowa students to find jobs—on and off campus—in one place thanks to changes made to the HireaHawk online recruiting system.
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UI recognized nationally as having one of the lowest student loan default rates
June, 2015
Iowa Now
Author: Lois J. Gray
The University of Iowa was recognized by BestColleges.com as one of the top 25 public universities nationally for having one of the lowest student loan default rates.
The UI was ranked as the 12th best public university with the lowest student default rate out of more than 700 public colleges reviewed across the country...
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Iowa graduates see bright job outlook
May, 2015
The Gazette
Author: Vanessa Miller
Having just turned 21, with an entire year of college remaining, Iowa State University design student Brenna Lyden in August landed a coveted first post-graduation job as a Nordstrom Inc. buyer.
Fellow ISU senior Colin Behr, 23, a few months later secured his dream job designing footwear for Nike Sportswear in...
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2015 college grads to continue exodus trend from Iowa
May, 2015
The Des Moines Register
Author: Lauren Mills
Iowa's population has remained largely stagnant over several decades and, despite state efforts to entice young workers to stay, many Iowa college graduates leaving the state are keeping it that way.
"I always saw Drake as more of a transitional place, or, like all of Iowa as a more transitional place,"...
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New study examines earnings of various majors
May, 2015
The Daily Iowan
Author: Carly Matthew
The difference between the projected salaries of the highest- and lowest-earning bachelor’s degrees is clear, but not all students may choose majors with future salaries in mind.
While those with a bachelor’s degree in health and STEM fields might have a starting median annual salary of around $40,000, those in...
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Finding a Career 101
March, 2015
Iowa Now
Author: Tom Snee
A pithy resume, freshly pressed formal wear, and a firm handshake have always been big parts of a successful job search, but today, it’s so much more than that.
LinkedIn, Google searches, online footprints, and self-branding are now just as important, if not more so, than those traditional job-getting tools. The University...
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International internships beckon students
March, 2015
The Daily Iowan
Author: Carly Matthew
An internship in Spain can cost roughly $8,000 — not including the $1,500 plane ticket — but some say the experience is priceless.
Amanda McFadden, University of Iowa associate director of career advising and international services, thinks the programs can be worth the cost.
“I think anywhere you get good...
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Job and internship fair brings 160 employers to UI students Feb. 25
February, 2015
Iowa Now
Author: Tom Snee
American employers are hiring again, and that economic improvement means another record number of organizations will be represented at this spring’s career fair, with hundreds of jobs, internships, and other career opportunities waiting for University of Iowa...
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