Win a My Career Path Mug!

Please take a moment to complete this 3-question survey to share with the Pomerantz Career Center how you first heard about My Career Path so that we can improve our outreach to students in the future.  

All students who complete this form will be entered to win a My Career Path mug!

Discover Courses!

• CCP:3102 Job Search Essentials
  Students gain hands-on experience and essential tools to prepare for full-time employment. They build resumes, practice interviewing and networking, and learn about cover letters, personal branding, job ad analysis, and workplace expectations.
• LS:2002 Career Leaderships Academy Part 1
  Students will build skills and reflect on individual interests, abilities, and values in relation to leadership and career development. Students will apply what they learn in class to the real world through experiential learning activities.
• CCP:2004 Internships: Search, Secure, and Succeed
  Take this course to learn about types of internships, how to find and succeed at an internship, identifying internship priorities, creating resumes, interviewing skills, successful networking, and tips for professionalism.

Check out the “All Activities” tab on My Career Path to see more courses.

My Career Path Tip

As career fairs and internship/job searches ramp up, now’s the perfect time to sharpen your skills. Check out the My Career Path self-paced ICON modules for practical tips on resumes, networking, interviewing, and more. These modules are designed to support your career journey—whenever you're ready to dive in! 

• Resume Module
  • Discover career tools to support your professional growth.
  • Build a standout resume with tips and examples for every stage.
• Interviewing Module
  • Practice interviews with tips, sample questions, and the STAR method.
  • Use Big Interview, a free virtual tool for University of Iowa students.
• Career Exploration Module
  • Explore careers that match your interests and major.
  • Engage interactively to build your career knowledge.

What Have You Used My Career Path For?

Need some inspiration? Check out how students have used My Career Path. 

"I recently completed the self-paced Cover Letter module on ICON. Before, I felt unsure about how to write an effective cover letter, especially with so much conflicting advice available online. This resource provided a step-by-step guide through each part of the writing process, helping me understand all the key info in one place."
Madison | Programs of study: Enterprise Leadership and Psychology

"As I get closer to graduation, I've been trying to make sure I'm doing all that I can to be prepared for finding a full-time job. My Career Path has been really helpful in providing me with concrete steps I can take while I'm still on campus to get myself ready. It's really a great resource for anyone who needs some guidance."
Andrea | Programs of study: Journalism and Event Management

"Taking many classes that pertain to career development means that I have been provided with many different resources to assist me in my preparation for life after college. My Career Path has pushed me to reach my career goals through suggesting my next steps to get to where I want to be once I graduate and beyond!"
Kaylie | Program of study: Management

"My Career Path gave me direction as I entered my job search. Completing activities like 'Practice Your Interview Answers' helped me prepare answers to common interview questions and provided feedback for improvement. These activities helped me prepare for my interviews and ultimately landed me a full-time job!"
Emily | Program of study: Actuarial Science