Career Connections Newsletters
The
Career Connections newsletter is written and edited by Communications Specialist, Tracy Lytwyn. She can be contacted at (309) 556-3229.
Current Issue of Career Connections:
January 2012 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Beyond the Bubble - Alumni Profile: Kate Tombaugh '07
- Is There Life after IWU? The Class of 2011 Speaks
- Recruiting Trends" Show Hope for the Job Market
Past Issues of Career Connections:
November 2011 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Beyond the Bubble - Student Profile: Lindsay Starr '12, Katie Rose Brosnan '13
- IWU Alum Dazzles Audiences Worldwide with Dreamworks
- What Do Employers Look For, Anyway?
October 2011 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Beyond the Bubble - Alumni Profile: Kevin Latman, FBI
- Employers Urge Students to Attend Oct. 12 Internship Fair
- How to Succeed in Business by Dressing like a Pro
September 2011 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Beyond the Bubble - Student Profile: Jordan Diehl '12
- The Fall Career Fair: Because Having a Job is Good
- "But I Don't Even Know What a Resume Is!"
February 2011 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Beyond the Bubble - Student Profile: Stephanie Nudelman '11
- Networking When You're Not Too Great At Networking
- Creativity and Analytical Thinking Combine in Advertising
January 2011 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Alumni Profile of Robert Rave, Class of 1996: Publicist and Author of Spin and Waxed
- The Realities of a Changing Job Market
- Cleaning Up Your Online Presence: Why and How?
November 2010 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Finding Your Dream Career in Music
- What to Know Before You Go to Law School
- Internship Profile of Max Briggs, Class of 2012: Smithsonian Institution
October 2010 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Social Media Strategies Open New Job Markets
- Living and Serving Abroad With The Peace Corps
- Alumni Profile of Martin Ceisel, Class of 2009: Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
September 2010 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Why You Have Time for the Fall Internship Fairs
- Around the World in 80 Clicks
- Internship Profile of Joe Daniels, Class of 2013: Environmental Studies Major
March 2010 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Following Your Dream is the Art Decision
- Alumni Profile of Erin Anderson, Class 2007: Medicinal Chemist/Future PhD
- Get Professional with LinkedIn
February 2010 (.pdf)
Issue Highlghts:
- Interview with IWU 2004 Graduate Joel Brigham
- Goggles, Grad School and Great Careers
January 2010 (.pdf)
Issue Highlghts:
- Interview with Gen Y career specialist Lindsey Pollak
- Hiring Trends
November 2009 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Alumni Profile of Lisa Dieter, Class of 2002: Investment Manager
- Advice on a music career
- Advice on sports career
- What is the Career Insider?
October 2009 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Alumni Profile of William Keller, Class of 2002: He drove the wiener mobile and more!
- Alumni Profile of Luke Durbin, Class of 2005: Worked as a biologist in Alaska
September 2009 (.pdf)
Issue Highlights:
- Intern Profile of Brandon Dorn, Class of 2011
- Let the Job Seeking Begin! Find out more information about internships and fairs in this article.
March 2009 (.pdf)
In this issue:
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Alumni Profile of Brian Udovich, Class of 1998. He is now a Hollywood Film Producer!
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Job or Internship Searching? Time to Think Federal. The US Federal Government is still hiring. Find out more in this article!
February 2009 (.pdf)
In this issue:
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Alumni Profile of Jason Dennis, Class of 2000. He is now the Dean of Students at Oak Park and River Forest High School
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Is Law School Right For You? Information and insight from Alumni in this article could help!
January 2009 (.pdf)
Issue highlights:
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Intern Profile of David Nutt, Class of 2010: He held a production internship with the Ravinia Festival Association during the summer of 2008.
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College vs Work: How to prepare for differences between IWU and work!