GHOSTLY greetings from the Pomerantz Career Center!

GHOSTLY greetings from the Pomerantz Career Center!

Thinking about your future shouldn’t fill you with FRIGHT! Let the Career Center assist you with your career exploration and professional development – we promise we’re all TREATS and no TRICKS! Schedule an appointment to meet with a Career Coach to ask questions, learn about opportunities, and plan next steps.

After all, teamwork makes the SCREAM work!

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Career Treks

You’re sure to have a SKELE-TON of fun on a Career Trek with the Career Center! Let us do the driving while you meet with various companies and network with professionals to learn more about fields of interest. We have one open trek remaining for the fall semester and sign-up is happening now!  

Keep an eye out for spring semester trips!

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Did you know?

On Handshake, you can find a variety of SPOOKTACULAR virtual events hosted by employers? Check out the Events tab and utilize the filters to find virtual information sessions, workshops, and panels specific to your career interests. Don’t be a GHOST – use this feature to connect with companies!  

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CandidCareer

Trying to learn about different industries and occupations shouldn’t make you HOWL. Utilize Candid Career for short videos from industry professionals sharing their job responsibilities, backgrounds, and career prep advice. There are so many FANGTASTIC career paths to explore!    

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Resume Help

Is your resume a MONSTER MASH in need of help? Visit our website for several resume templates you can edit to make your own! Also stop in for a SPELL to meet with a Peer Advisor for advice on making your resume or cover letter BOOTIFUL! Peers are available during drop-in hours, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Meet Hayoung Jung!

Are you an Open Major needing career guidance? Hayoung can coach you through your career and major exploration, and help with career assessments, such as YouScience. Make an appointment with her by selecting Open Major under Career Interest.

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Career Wellbeing Tip

Don't Fear Your Career! The Career Center will be at Fresh Check Day, UI's annual mental health fair, this Wednesday, October 23rd from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Main Lounge in the IMU. We'll have tips and resources to help you to manage career exploration and development to keep you feeling confidence about your future! Come connect with our coaches in a relaxed environment!

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Leadership Studies Certificate

Did you know you can pursue a Certificate in Leadership Studies?

This certificate could be a great addition to your program of study! Review the planning checklist for more information.

  • LS:2001 Career Leadership Academy Part 1
  • LS:3004 Perspectives on Leadership
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Check out our winter courses!

No BONES about it, taking a Career Center class is a FABOOLOUS way to focus on your career development!

We offer three 1 s.h. courses over winter term:

Sharpen your career prep through our online asynchronous career courses this winter!

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Planning your spring schedule?

Don’t miss out on our 1, 2, and 3 s.h. courses! Advance your career and leadership development. Search under CCP (Career Center Programs) and LS (Leadership Studies) in MyUI – we have in-person and online courses that range from 4 weeks to full-semester in length. 

  • CCP:2004 Internships: Search, Secure, Succeed
  • CCP:1300 Major and Career Explorations
  • CCP:1306 UI STEP: Student to Employed Professional
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Upcoming Events

Be sure to check out all our remaining events this semester:

October Events

November Events

Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for the most up-to-date event info!

We WITCH you a happy and safe HALLOWEEN!

 

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