Career Services
Our career services team offers personalized guidance to help you explore fulfilling career paths that align with your passions and strengths. Whether you are seeking an internship, preparing for graduate school, or launching your first job search, our team will provide you with the one-on-one support you need to find success on your journey.
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays
Office Phone: (319) 352-8260
Career Resources
Handshake
This online system connects students, alumni and employers during their internship or job search process.
Knight Nation
Have you joined Knight Nation yet? It’s our new platform to connect you with current students and other alumni for mentoring, career discernment, and so much more.
Parker Dewey
Micro-internships offer opportunities to demonstrate your skills, explore career paths, and expand your network through a project-centered, short-term experience.
Podium X
Student-athletes, build your online profile highlighting your sports journey, leadership skills, and more. Perfect for making your athletic experience count in the job market!
Career, Internship & Graduate School Fairs
| Event | Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Contact:Iowa Private College Accounting Interview Day | Date: Sept. 19, 2025 | Contact:Derek Solheim |
| Contact:Career, Internship & Graduate School Fair | Date: Oct. 2, 2025 | Contact: |
| 40 Under 40 Career Conversations | Date: Jan. 27, 2026 | Jo Dorrance |
| Summer Camp & Service Fair | Date: Feb. 11, 2026 | |
| Career, Internship & Graduate School Fair | Date: March 31, 2026 | |
| Educator Fair | Date: April 14, 2026 |
WRite
a cover letter that will get noticed
A strong cover letter will answer two questions:
- Why are you the right fit for the position?
- How will you add value to the organization?
Provide a glimpse of your personality and communicate your value. Customize each cover letter to the position.
tips for a top-notch
resumé
A resumé is a summary of your education, experiences, skills, and accomplishments. It is the main tool in your job search, and its development should require significant time. Strong résumés don’t have to be lengthy. Remember when highlighting your experience, start with action verbs focused on meeting the needs of the employer.
Nail
the interview
Interview preparation helps you know what you want to say so you can articulate your thoughts in a clear, concise manner.
Research your prospective employer. Learn about their services or products, the number of employees, the financial situation, competitors, problems, culture, and employee benefits.
“The career fair is an excellent opportunity for students to meet employers, network, and learn about different career paths they can pursue after college.”
Isabella Hobson ’25
Embedded Software Engineer
John Deere
