Manage your career path — now and in the future
Reach your next level. Career Services offers resources and support to help you move forward with purpose.
Get started with the Tippie Career Services Guide
- Identify and clarify your unique value proposition
- Compare professional document samples--resumes, cover letters, etc.
- Explore tools and resources to support your search and expand your network
- Learn about types of interviews and review a variety of practice questions
One-on-one career coaching for current MBA & graduate students
Maybe you've identified a goal: a new job, a promotion, a career change, or improving your networking skills. Maybe you're not sure what your next goal should be. Tippie Career Services can help. Contact us to get connected with your career coach who can guide you on the next steps to support your goals.
Admitted Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Analytics, Master of Finance, and Iowa MBA students have access to career advising services and resources throughout their student experience. We offer career coaching by virtually and in-person.
Career Services online tools
Handshake
Handshake is a valuable resource to research your next move. This database lets you apply for open positions, find opportunities to network, and research companies. Registered students or alumni can access this powerful resource, where more than 550,000 employers post positions. Set up your profile.
Beyond B-School
Beyond B-School is a video-based library featuring nationally recognized career coaches and experts. Get prepared for the job market with tip sheets, worksheets, and checklists to land the job of your dreams. Features over 70 short videos on a range of topics.
Big Interview
Virtual interview practice software for developing and strengthening your interview skills. Record, get feedback, and practice with virtual interview video tutorials to strengthen your interview skills. Dig into “fast track” and "mastery track" lessons to get interview-ready quickly, and use the tools of Big Interview to get inside the head of any interviewer and prove you’re the candidate for the job. Get started.
Career Leader
In an increasingly diverse and porous global economy, self-awareness and a career vision are sources of competitive advantage. CareerLeader’s data-driven insights help business students and rising executives make better career choices and decisions. You are required to meet with a Career Coach before receiving account information.
CaseCoach
Tippie students now have free access to CaseCoach, the world's #1 interview prep platform. CaseCoach enhances case interview preparation for students, providing access to comprehensive courses, libraries, and practice drills. Email your Career Coach to gain access.
Case Interviewing Webinar
Three members of Tippie's Young Alumni Board shared their experiences and recommendations for how to prepare for case interviews and what to expect in the process. This session demystifies the case interview process and helps build your confidence in interviews! View the recording.
International Job Search
Interstride and GoinGlobal are one-stop resources for empowering Tippie international students and alumni global professionals. Their data-driven portals provide international students and job candidates with all the resources needed to thrive on your professional journey.
Jobscan
Jobscan highlights crucial keywords, skills, and qualifications employers are looking for. By tailoring your resume to match each job posting, you'll stand out against Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch recruiters' attention. Let Jobscan be your guide to unlocking more interview opportunities and landing your ideal job. Say goodbye to missed chances and hello to a brighter career future with Jobscan! Email your Career Coach for more information.
Downloadable resume templates
Choose the best template for you from the list below or download a .zip file of all five templates. Each template will download as a Word document.
- Template 1 (MFIN & MAc Resume) - Suggested format for Master of Finance and Master of Accountancy students
- Template 2 (MSBA & MAc Resume) - Suggested format for Master of Business Analytics and Master of Accountancy students
- Template 3 (MSBA Technical Resume) - Suggested format for Master of Business Analytics students wanting to highlight technical skills.
- Template 4 (Two-Page Resume) - For students with more work experience. If using a second page, be sure to fill at least 1/3 of it with valuable content.
- Template 5 (Functional Resume) - Organized around professional skills rather than a chronological overview of previous positions. This format can be especially valuable for career pivots, job seekers with employment gaps, or candidates with highly specialized skills.
Meet the team
Amy Bartachek
Coaches students with last names S-Z
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Alexandra (Alex) Deisbeck
Coaches students with last names A-R
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Dee Hurst
Coaches Iowa MBA & BAPT students
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Recruiting & Engagement with the Tippie College of Business
Tippie is more than a business college. It’s your solution—for recruiting top talent, uncovering big ideas, solving business problems, and accessing unique expertise.
We prepare our students for focused careers like investment banking, business analytics, or risk management. We bring together teams of students to work on real-world problems and develop recommendations that your firm can put in place immediately. We help organizations get their existing workforce ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. We help you close your company’s skill gaps with programs custom-tailored to your needs. Explore all that we have to offer our partners. You’ll find the more touch points you have with us, the more you have to gain.