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March 19, 2010
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Media Consultant Open Interview DayLocation: 6300 C St. SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Contact: Katie Sackett - More info
Looking for that long-term career with unlimited income potential? Want to get a glimpse of a professional culture with a company? Come visit Yellowbook for its open interview day on Friday, March 19th from 8:30-4:30 at its 6300 C St SW location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Yellowbook is looking to expand it sales team due to great success in the industry. The position entails contacting business owners around the US to find the best advertising to fit the particular company. Position includes great benefits with professional working hours (Monday – Friday from 8:00-4:30). Yellowbook has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Brands and also voted one of the Top 50 Companies to Sell for. For more information regarding the event, please check out the website or e-mail Katie Sackett at ksackett@skywalkgroup.com. |
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March 25, 2010
Until 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM |
How to Make the Fair Work For You SessionLocation: S401 PBB - Contact: Alicia Joens - More info Short 30 minute session - learn how to prepare and what to expect at a career fair to maximize your visit with employers! Bring any questions you might have! Pre-registration is not necessary. |
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March 26, 2010
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
Harlem Globetrotters' 2010 "Magical Memories" World TourLocation: Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, IA - More info The Harlem Globetrotters' 2010 "Magical Memories" World Tour is coming to Council Bluffs/Omaha! It's an action-packed, family-friendly show that kids of ALL ages are sure to love. The game may only last 4 quarters, but the memories are guaranteed to last a lifetime. Date: Friday, March 26, 2010 Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06004372A9D0A1A6?artistid=806223&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_infinityprotickets |
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March 31, 2010
Until 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Marketing, Sales & Management Career FairLocation: C310 Pomerantz Center (3rd floor) - Contact: Sherry Rhinehart - More info Are you interested in a career in marketing, sales, retail or management? Come and meet with employers to learn about internship and full-time employment opportunities! Employers attending include: Acosta Sales and Marketing Co. (Urbandale, IA) Chicago Office Technology Group, A Xerox Company (Itasca, IL) Cottingham & Butler (Dubuque, IA) First Investors Corporation (Lombard, IL) Hawthorne Direct (Fairfield, IA) Hy-Vee, Inc. (West Des Moines, IA) Iowa 80 Group (Walcott, IA) MassMutual Financial Group (West Des Moines, IA) McGraw-Hill Companies (Dubuque, IA) Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial (Davenport, IA) Northwestern Mutual Financial Network- The Zach Group (Hiawatha, IA) Per Mar Security Services (Davenport, IA) Primerica Financial Services (Hiawatha, IA) Southwestern Company (Nashville, TN) Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and more... Visit www.careers.uiowa.edu/fairs/msrweek.html for a complete list of employers attending and detailed information on the majors they are seeking, positions available etc. Bring your Student ID, copies of your resume and dress professionally! This fair is open to current students and alumni. Have your resume reviewed prior to the fair to make a great first impression - Walk-In Hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, C310 Pomerantz Center. If you have an account with Expo, log-in and go to "On-Campus Interviews", "Qualified Interviews" to request interviews from employers who are staying the day after the fair. You can also drop your resume under "Career Events" - deadline March 24. Some employers will also schedule interviews when they talk with you at the fair. Want to know the latest info about the upcoming fair? Please RSVP online at: http://www.careers.uiowa.edu/fairs/studentrsvp. An RSVP is not required to attend, however, you will receive valuable tips on networking, updates on the employers attending and you will be entered into the drawing to win a door prize! |
Updates
- Project Network Events in Iowa - The following communities have hosted or will be hosting sponsored events in Spring 2009: Ames - 2/18/09, Ankeny -3/24/09, Sioux City - 3/26/09, Webster City - 4/1/09, Cedar Valley - 4/2/09, Cedar Rapids - April, Keokuk - April, Marshalltown - April 23, Muscatine - April 30, Quad Cities - June 1
Project Network Sample Materials: Ames, Iowa
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Project Network Press Release (2/09) - UI to help groups sponsor statewide career awareness events
- Project Network - Submit your proposal to host a networking event with area college students in spring 0f '09 and let us foot the bill! This program
is intended for groups affiliated with Young Professionals of Iowa. Extended Application Deadline: Nov. 14, 2008. "Make it work people"!
- NEW! Find Consider Iowa SM on Twitter and Facebook! Simply search for "Consider Iowa" and be a fan, join our group and follow us to keep up to date on the latest developments!
- New web site launched by the Iowa Board of Regents - Transfer In Iowa
- April, 2008 - Consider IowaSM is planning a series of 12 luncheons across the state in April and May to discuss ways for communities to highlight their organizations and connect with current students as mentors.
- April, 2008 - UI students will visit employers in the Corridor area to learn more about International Opportunities as well as Human Resources!
- Spring and Fall 2007 - Over the last several months staff of Consider IowaSM have traveled to and visited with all of the community colleges in the state of Iowa to find out how to partner with the schools.