Liberal Arts & Sciences

A degree in one of the liberal arts and science majors provides students with a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Liberal arts students possess skills that are attractive to employers including flexibility, communication skills, and a strong work ethic. The job search will require work. As most jobseekers can attest, having a college degree doesn't guarantee instant success in getting a job. As a liberal arts major you may need to "sell" yourself as the perfect fit for the job.

Where to start:

• Career Cruising (username = UNI ID)
• Careeronestop
• MyNextMove

Build skills

• Internships
• Volunteer
• Student Groups

What can Career Services do to help me?

• Mock Interviews (to schedule an appointment call: 319.273.6857)
• Resume & Cover letter critique (to schedule an appointment call: 319.273.6857)
• Career Fairs & Workshops ("Events" in Careercat)
• What can I do with a major in...?

• General
• SimplyHired
• Indeed
• LinkedIn

• Non-Profit
• Volunteer Center
• Non Profit Alliance
• Idealist
• Careers for Good

• Healthcare & Science
• Iowa Health Careers
• Health Jobs
• Research Jobs
• Preprofessional Experience
• Wheaton Healthcare

• Government
• Federal Government (pdf)
• State of Iowa
• The Washington Center

 

Selected Online Resources