Career Exploration
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.
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.
Career Development
Phone: 563.425.5229
Fax: 563.425.5355
Email: [email protected]
Location: 2nd Flr. Student Center (211 and 212), Fayette Campus
Mailing Address
Office of Career Development
Upper Iowa University
P.O. Box 1857
605 Washington St.
Fayette, IA 52142
Office Hours
Monday – Thursday:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (CST)
Friday:
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (CST)