Career Services…to assist you on the road
to success!
The Mount
Mercy Career Services office is here to educate our students on
college majors and the subsequent careers that compliment their
personal interests, skills and values.. We help students gain
the knowledge necessary to manage their career beyond college.
Services of the Career Development office are free and available
to all current students and alumni of the college.
Lower Lundy Commons
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Additional times available by appointment
319-368-6463
or x6463 Fax: 319-363-7543
careers@mtmercy.edu
Career
Exploration
Sometimes
students come to college unsure of career goals or what their
college major should be. Maybe you thought you knew what you wanted
to major in, but now you’re just not sure. If you are in
either of these situations, it may be helpful for you to talk
with the career counselor at Mount Mercy. You can learn about
your interests and strengths. You may want to complete a career
assessment inventory or a personality preference profile. Or you
may want to take the one credit course Career Exploration
and Self-Discovery, offered each semester, (CD004). Feeling
confident with your career choice will help you be more focused
and successful in college.
Job Seeking
At some
time during college nearly all students look for a job—whether
it be part-time while in school, full-time after graduation or
an internship to complete degree requirements. Efficient job hunting
skills are essential in finding jobs today. Let us help you learn
these skills that you will use throughout your lifetime.The Career
Development office has numerous resources to help you with your
search. You may also check the bulletin board with job postings
on the first floor of McAuley across from the switchboard. Here
you will find a variety of jobs including local families looking
for an occasional babysitter. These job postings are also available
on the Mount Mercy on Job Trek.
Resume and Cover Letter Critiquing—Job Interviews
The
Career Services Director is available on a daily basis to help
you prepare a cover letter, résumé or thank you
letter. Take advantage of this service to learn the best way to
present yourself on paper to prospective employers. Presenting
yourself in person during an interview is often a nerve-wracking
experience. Attending a mock-interview event or working one-on-one
with the Career Services Director can help you prepare for that
all-important interview.
Our informal
career resource library is located in 104 McAuley. We have employer
directories, notebooks of job openings and registration forms
for graduate school exams.
Special Career Workshops and Career Fairs
Throughout the year Career Services sponsor workshops for Mount
Mercy students on a variety of career related topics. Watch for
announcements on these workshops and make plans to attend these
informational sessions. These workshops may include an Etiquette
Dinner, a panel discussion on job searching by local employers,
information on attending graduate school and mock interview sessions.
Career Services also sponsor career fairs on campus where employers
talk to you about jobs and careers with their company. These career
activities are advertised on campus through the Tunnel Talk, bulletin
boards and special mailings or stop by the Career Development
office to learn about upcoming events.
Graduate School
Some
of you may want or need to follow up your Bachelor’s degree
with a graduate degree to prepare for your chosen profession.
Information on researching graduate school and registering for
graduate exams is available through Career Services.
