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!"
David Abbott
Hometown
West Des Moines, IA
Majors/Minors
Finance and Accounting
Career Goals
After earning my undergraduate degree, I plan to go into Banking as a coverage or product analyst. A goal for my career is to always be in a learning environment and continue to challenge myself.
Fun Fact
I love to play golf and at one point was a near-scratch golfer.
Previous Internships
Real Estate Financial Analyst at Granite Canyon Partners in Washington, DC
Category Management Intern at Fareway Grocery Stores Inc. in Johnston, IA
Kaia Bartlett
Hometown
Cedar Falls, IA
Majors/Minors
Psychology and Counseling and Behavioral Health Services majors, Social Work minor
Career Goals
My career goals are to get my master's degree then go work in a counseling or social work setting.
Hobbies
I enjoy reading as well as any form of crafts.
Benjamin Bass
Hometown
Iowa City, IA
Majors
Enterprise Leadership
Career Goals
Provide mentorship and educate the community.
Fun Fact
I can beat box.
Previous Internships
Project Management Intern, Raytheon Technologies/Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA
Supply Chain Intern, PepsiCo, Cedar Rapids, IA
Supplier Industrialization Intern, Tesla, Austin, TX
Global Supply Manager Intern, Tesla, Austin, TX
Business Development Intern, Boston Scientific, Maple Grove, MN
Strategy Analyst Intern, UnityPoint Health, Remote
Project Management Intern, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Remote
Maryn Budke
Hometown
Marion, IA
Majors/Minors
Ethics and Public Policy major with a minor in Dance
Career Goals
After completing my undergraduate studies, I plan to attend law school to earn my J.D. and pursue a career as an employment and immigration attorney. I hope to build a career that challenges me to continually grow, advocate for others, and create a meaningful, lasting impact within my community.
Fun Fact
A fun fact about me is that I work as a director and choreographer for high school show choir! In my free time, I enjoy going on long walks, spending time with friends and family, and embracing my “grandma hobbies” like puzzles, sudoku, and crafting.
Previous Internships
Contractual Legal Mentorship, Kona Ice LLC, Marion, IA
Lalit Elangovan
Hometown
Chennai, India
Major
Finance and Accounting
Career Goals
After graduation, I want to pursue a career in asset and portfolio management, using financial analysis, market research, and data-driven investment strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals while working toward becoming a CFA Charter holder.
Hobbies
I love lifting weights, running, and trying new experiences with family and friends. I just ran a Marathon with my friends last fall!
Previous Internship
Accounting Intern at the Secretary of State, Des Moines, IA
Bella Nelson
Hometown
Waterloo, IA
Majors/Minors
Finance and Corporate Accounting
Career Goals
To join a rotation program after college.
Hobbies/Fun Fact
I like to play tennis and pickleball!
Previous Internships
Sales Support Specialist Intern at GreatAmerica Financial Services in Cedar Rapids, IA
FP&A Intern at Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA
Rylee Newland
Hometown
North Liberty, IA
Majors/Minors
Journalism and Mass Communication and Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies
Career Goals
After completing my undergraduate studies I hope to work in the journalism or communications field, doing multimedia projects for small businesses or nonprofit companies.
Fun Fact
I studied abroad in London for six weeks this summer!
Previous Internships
Marketing and Communications Student Assistant with the Office of Innovation at the University of Iowa Community Engagement Intern with the Domestic Violence Intervention Program in Iowa City, IA
Frida Sanchez
Hometown
Oak Lawn, IL
Majors/Minors
B.B.A Accounting
Career Goals
After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan to pursue a master's degree in accounting and earn my CPA.
Fun Fact
I love traveling, discovering new coffee shops, and spending quality time with friends. One of my favorite experiences was studying abroad and visiting 11 countries.
Previous Internships
Public Relations Intern at 7D Construction Co, Chicago, IL
Communications and Marketing Intern at Rosangela’s, Chicago, IL
Natalie Thomas
Hometown
Cedar Falls, IA
Majors/Minors
English and Creative Writing major (Publishing Track), Medieval Studies certificate, History minor
Career Goals
Utilize writing and design skills to develop and edit content for a nonprofit; write fiction part-time.
Hobbies
Writing my historical fiction novel, singing, reading, playing tabletop roleplaying games, watching movies with friends.
Previous Internships
Marketing and Communications Intern at Prairie Lakes Church in Cedar Falls, IA
Hayley Williams
Hometown
Mundelein, IL
Majors/Minors
Social Work major and Spanish minor
Career Goals
I want to become a school social worker and eventually work on opening a private practice later in life!
Fun Fact
I ran my first ½ marathon this year!
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.
