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We encourage students to engage in the career exploration process throughout their entire time at Upper Iowa University.  We have resources and assessments as well as a network of alumni and employers with real world experiences that can help guide you through the process.

CandidCareer.com

Candid Career provides thousands of informational video interviews from professionals in their fields of study to give you a true idea of what their job is like. By hearing and learning of the experiences of others, you are able to determine what a typical day is like on the job.

Career Guide Map for Students

What can you do today to prepare for your career tomorrow?  Take a look at how you can prepare each year to be career ready.

Career One Stop

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, find information on careers, training, job search resources, skills and interest inventories among other career exploration and job search planning tools.

FOCUS Online Assessment

Assess your values, interests and experience.  Compare career options and majors among other things. To receive the access code, please email [email protected].

CareerSpots.com

Covering a wide range of components, these videos touch on key aspects of resume writing, interviewing, networking, and many other topics.  The Career Ready channel also emphasizes the skills employers are looking for in new graduates.

Parker Dewey

Parker Dewey is a platform for students to take part in short-term, professional, paid work experiences through Micro-Internships. Through these experiences you can demonstrate your skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks. Unlike traditional internships, these paid opportunities typically range from only 5 to 40 work hours, and many can be completed remotely.

What Can I Do with This Major?

Learn about the typical career areas and the types of employers that hire people with each major. Learn strategies to make you a more marketable candidate. Also, access links to professional associations in many fields.