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Getting an internship is the best way to find out exactly what you want to do after graduation—and what you don't. Apply the skills you've learned in the classroom, or learn something completely different. The Tippie College of Business and the Pomerantz Career Center can help you find the perfect internship that will help you get ahead.
As a Tippie student, getting an internship can be part of your Tippie RISE experience. But don't stop at just one. Every internship you get during your time at Tippie makes you that much more prepared for the workplace after graduation.
Identify the best internships
How do you know what to look for? Find out how to spot a high quality internship, so you know you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and network to further your professional goals.
Find the right fit
Whether you hit up a career fair or visit HireaHawk, the Pomerantz Career Center has great resources to help you find an internship that fits your needs, then get advice to perfect your resume and cover letter.
Tippie RISE Internship Courses
To get the most out of your internship experience, register for an internship course. We'll help you set goals and track your accomplishments. This course also meets the Tippie RISE requirement.
Global Internships
Travel the world while pursuing an exciting internship in your career field. Dive into another culture and gain the experience you'll need to get a job after graduation. There's so much to learn from getting off campus and heading to a different country, and we've got the resources you need to get the internship of your dreams.
JPEC Internships
The Iowa Innovation Associates (IIA) summer internship program provides ‘real-world’ experience to qualifying University of Iowa JPEC undergraduate students pursuing a degree or certificate in entrepreneurial studies.
Pivot from tennis MVP to financial analyst
Garret Dunn (BBA13) had his eyes set on investment banking from his sophomore year, when he was first getting exposure to those kinds of jobs through the Hawkinson Institute.
"My junior year, I made it my goal to get an internship in investment banking."
A Hawkinson alum passed his resume through and got him involved in the interview process for an investment banking internship. And it worked out.
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