Alumni Career Information

Career and Job Search Advising Appointments / Career Assessment
Alumni are welcome to schedule an appointment with a member of the Career and Vocation Services team. We can discuss career transitions, job search tips, resume and cover letter reviews, etc. For a fee, alumni can also take the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and/or the Strong Interest Inventory to help explore various career options. Call Career Services at 319-352-8615 to schedule an appointment.

Hire-A-Knight:  Online Job Listings
Employers interested in hiring Wartburg students and alumni post positions on Handshake, our online job and internship database, on a daily basis. Accessing the job listings as an alum is free and easy. Click here for information on how to create your Handshake account.

Online Resources
A variety of career information can be found on our website, most of which is available free of charge for alumni. As you might imagine, our online resources can provide you with information on alumni connections, job search resources, and information about continuing your education. Alumni are always welcome to stop in and browse our resource library located in the Student Success Center. However, it is important to note that our primary focus is serving the needs of our current students, thus most of our resources tend to be geared toward current students and recent graduates. For additional information, contact Career and Vocation Services at 319-352-8615.

Graduate and Professional School Advising Appointments
Career and Vocation Services team members are available to advise alumni on many aspects of applying to graduate and professional programs including applications, admissions requirements, and essays.

Career Fairs
All of the Career Fairs sponsored by Career Services and the Center for Community Engagement are open to alumni.

Social Media
The Alumni Office and Career and Vocation Services co-manage the 2000+ member group called the Wartburg College Network on LinkedIn.  This group is designed to connect you with Wartburg College alumni and friends of the college.  As you know, LinkedIn is a professional networking site that will help you summarize your accomplishments and connect with colleagues and classmates. Check out LinkedIn’s free resource for students and recent grads: http://www.linkedin.com/studentjobs

Transcript Requests
Wartburg College only issues official transcripts on security paper in a sealed envelope. To request an official transcript, please complete the transcript request from the Registrar’s website, print, and submit with payment to the Office of the Registrar.  Your signature is required for the release of an official transcript.