Employment

Displaying 1 - 50 of 203 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Employers seek skills, not majors Northern Iowan 118:9, p.4	09/27/2021	Matt Nuese, associate director of Career Services, discusses the change from major-based to skills-based hiring done by employers.
2	UNI Teacher Fair to be held in GBPAC Northern Iowan 116:41, p.4	03/05/2020	The annual UNI Teacher Fair will be held on March 7 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC). Students are invited to attend the free event and discuss employment opportunities with over 70 school districts; photo.
3	Career Fair Guide Northern Iowan 116:5, p.	09/16/2019	The Career Fair guide for Fall 2019 features "Tips, attendees, career opportunities and more to help your future seem like less of a 'Stranger Thing'." The guide includes pages listing attending organizations, articles on how to build employment-related skills, and tips on navigating the event; photos.
4	Low-skilled labor plagues some grads Northern Iowan 114:12, p.2	10/05/2017	Many college graduates end up in a low-skilled labor job immediately after graduation. This chance increases or decreases depending on the student's given major and field of interest; photo.
5	It's always sunny at the Career Fair Northern Iowan 114:5, p.	09/11/2017	Guide to success at the 2017 fall semester career fair. Includes resume tips, dress guides, helpful information on how to look and act professional, and a list of companies that will be attending.
6	Career Fair Guide Northern Iowan 112:35, p.5	02/11/2016	"The NI's Declassified Career Fair Survival Guide" for Spring 2016 includes a list of participating organizations, career fair tips, and the article "CSA clothing drive" about the Communication Student Association (CSA) professional clothing drive February 15-16; photos.
7	Diversity Office will hopefully speed up change Northern Iowan 112:29, p.3	01/21/2016	Friel discusses the university's decision to hire a chief diversity officer and expresses support for action addressing minority student concerns and advocating for diversity; photo.
8	VP of student affairs retires Northern Iowan 112:27, p.2	12/10/2015	Vice president for student affairs Terry Hogan will retire; assistant vice president for administration and financial services Jan Hanish will serve as interim until the position is filled; photo.
9	UNI in search of new diversity officer Northern Iowan 112:27, p.1	12/10/2015	Following a diversity forum in which students addressed their concerns about discrimination on campus, the President's Executive Management Team (EMT) searches for a diversity officer; photos.
10	I go to UNI, but I'm not a Panther Northern Iowan 112:21, p.5	11/09/2015	Wagner discusses her reasons for attending UNI and her struggles to be involved on campus and be a parent; photo.
11	Racial hostility plagues CV Northern Iowan 112:16, p.1	10/22/2015	Members of campus respond to a report published in the Huffington Post naming Waterloo-Cedar Falls the 10th-worst place for black Americans to live in the United States; photo.
12	Career Fair Guide Northern Iowan 112:5, p.	09/14/2015	The Career Fair Guide for the event held in the McLeod Center on September 21. The guide includes advice, the schedule, and list of participants. Articles include "Career fair offers 'sense of direction'" by Nick Fisher; "Graduate school or join the workforce?" by Rachel Baldus; and "Writing an effective cover letter."
13	Career Fair Guide Northern Iowan 111:35, p.	02/12/2015	Guide to success at the 2015 spring semester career fair. Includes resume tips, dress guides, helpful information on how to look and act professional, and a list of companies that will be attending.
14	What I'm really afraid of is the "J" word Northern Iowan 111:23, p.3	11/17/2014	Student Riley Cosgrove talks about his fear of the future and employment.
15	Board OK'd job cuts at universities Northern Iowan 111:23, p.1	11/17/2014	The Board of Regents approved the cuts of over two-hundred university jobs.
16	Job opportunities abound at Career Fair Northern Iowan 111:9, p.2	09/29/2014	The UNI Career Fair was held in the McLeod Center and consisted of over 170 organizations looking for future employees; photo.
17	Letter from the editor Northern Iowan 111:1, p.5	08/28/2014	A letter from editor Amber Rouse urging students to join the Northern Iowan as writers or editors; photo.
18	Northwestern leads sports unionization Northern Iowan 110:50, p.9	04/14/2014	The author expresses his opinion on college athletes being treated as employees of the university. He feels that if schools are making a huge profit off of their athletes, the athletes should receive more than just a free education.
19	Obama misplaces focus of students Northern Iowan 110:37, p.3	02/17/2014	Says President Obama wants to curtail liberal arts education. Instead, focus should be on vocational-technical education. Says that Obama is telling the working class and the uneducated to learn to be happy with their place in society.
20	Sen. Hatch starts new campaign Northern Iowan 110:34, p.1	02/06/2014	As re-election season comes closer, Senator Jack Hatch has joined the race for governor. He believes that there needs to be more focus on funding for higher education. He supports Branstad's initiatives to help veterans, and wants to expand them.
21	Branstad hopes to draw incoming veterans to Iowa Northern Iowan 110:32, p.1	01/30/2014	Governor Terry Branstad hopes to bring more veterans into the state of Iowa through Home Base Iowa Initiative. This includes offering veterans and their families in-state tuition and having military pensions exempt from state income tax.
22	New study finds work satisfaction increases dramatically with age Northern Iowan 110:24, p.2	11/19/2013	A study from the Associated Press Center for Public Affairs Research shows job satisfaction increases with age. A variety of different job experiences can help students discover what they enjoy and avoid this problem; photo.
23	Internships continue to rise Northern Iowan 110:22, p.2	11/12/2013	According to the Society for Human Resource Management, there is an excess of internships available for UNI students. Students can apply for these internships through Career Cat online or by visiting Career Services.
24	Republicans discuss push for funding increase at UNI Northern Iowan 110:19, p.1	11/01/2013	Walt Rogers and Dean Fisher both spoke at the public forum held at UNI. These Republican Representatives support an increase in funding for UNI. At the forum taxes, employment, and cyber-bullying were several other topics discussed; photo.
25	Go ahead and disregard your elders, Millennials Northern Iowan 110:18, p.3	10/29/2013	The Millennial generation is going to have to work harder and longer for smaller returns than any other generation in the 20th century. Generation X never did anything for the Millennials, and the Millennials do not need Generation X; photo.
26	The search for wisdom through Humanities Northern Iowan 110:15, p.3	10/18/2013	The author is disappointed that cuts are being made to humanities departments across the country. He explains that the critical thinking and problem solving skills taught in humanities courses are important and need to be taught in schools.
27	Let's work together: a look at today's society Northern Iowan 110:14, p.3	10/15/2013	Says people need to work together instead of working against each other. People need to work harder to understand and accept other people's beliefs.
28	UNI career fair provides opportunities Northern Iowan 110:4, p.4	09/10/2013	The annual UNI career fair will be held on September 16th. This is an opportunity for students to speak with many organizations and potential employers. Students should prepare themselves accordingly and act professional; photo.
29	Opportunities await students and alumni at the UNI Career Fair Public Relations News Release 2013:34, p.1	09/05/2013	The Career Fair will take place on September 16. This is a great way for students to network and talk to employers. Interview Day will be held the following Tuesday in Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom.
30	Millennials living back at home on the rise Northern Iowan 110:1, p.1	08/22/2013	Many recent graduates are having a difficult time finding a job, and some are even having to move back home with their parents. Although there are some advantages to moving back home, it is best to find a job early.
31	Today's workforce must prepare to modernize Northern Iowan 109:47, p.4	04/09/2013	The author thinks that people are too worried about outsourcing and not worried enough about technology when it comes to employment. Many manufacturing jobs are being replaced by robotics. People will have to learn to adapt to this changing work force.
32	Don't raise the minimum wage: an economic perspective Northern Iowan 109:44, p.6	03/29/2013	Senator Tom Harkin recently suggested the minimum wage should be raised to $10.10 per hour. This guest columnist says that this would severely hurt the United States economy.
33	More UNI students taking extra year to graduate Northern Iowan 109:36, p.1	02/19/2013	Students are taking more time to graduate. They need to work more hours and therefore must take fewer credits. Double majors in particular take extra time.
34	Editor Positions Available Northern Iowan 109:35, p.5	02/15/2013	Application and requirement information for Executive Editor and Managing Editor positions for the Northern Iowan.
35	Career Fair guide Northern Iowan 109:34, p.	02/12/2013
36	Heuer assumes duties as first UNI military student coordinator Northern Iowan 109:30, p.1	01/29/2013	Julia Heuer is the first military and veteran student service coordinator at UNI. The position was created to enhance the university's ability to serve the military student body. The goal of the job is to assist military graduates to find employment.
37	UNI graduates fare well in today's economy Public Relations News Release 2012:165, p.1	12/18/2012	UNI graduates are doing well in today's economy. Approximately eighty four percent of last year's graduates are employed.
38	Dreams can change, but your expectations shouldn't Northern Iowan 109:14, p.5	10/12/2012	Student expresses concerns of losing sight of aspirations and dreams. Encourages others to pursue their ambitions.
39	Disconnect or differences in philosophy? Northern Iowan 109:13, p.4	10/09/2012	Author is troubled by consistent disconnect between students and faculty. Major differences cited in philosophy between instructors and students. Professors should hold their students to the highest academic standards.
40	UNI alumnus receives career advice from President Obama Northern Iowan 109:4, p.5	09/07/2012	Chance meeting with the President in downtown Cedar Falls leads to a full time job with KWWL. President Obama suggested that Tim Getting to apply in person for any job that would help for further advancement; photo.
41	UNI alum helps college grads find jobs Public Relations News Release 2011:313, p.1	05/11/2012	"Employment Essentials--College Edition" aids college students in the preparation for the interviewing process. Douglas Danne, class of 1976, says the books goals include helping applicants become marketable and desirable products.
42	Graduation is the darkness at the edge of town Northern Iowan 108:54, p.6	04/27/2012	The author shares the fears of graduation and going out into the "real world". He is looking forward to the challenges, successes, and failures in life for all graduates; photo.
43	An outlook to the future Northern Iowan 108:39, p.4	02/24/2012	Author excited about the future. Current college graduates are looking for long term employment and are willing to do what it takes to get the job done correctly. Article serves as a pep talk for the younger generation; photo.
44	Career Fair tips Northern Iowan 108:37, p.	02/17/2012	Career Services provides tips on how to dress, what to bring, and needed preparation.
45	The early bird gets the internship Northern Iowan 108:37, p.	02/17/2012	Amber Irlmeier attends the Career Fair every semester. Meeting with recruiters is now less stressful; photo.
46	State of the Union address forecasts Obama's plans Northern Iowan 108:32, p.1	01/31/2012	Justin Holmes liked the speech and declared that the President made several great points. Success of the plans lies with the position taken by Congress; photo.
47	Supreme Court recognizes ministerial exception in discrimination laws Northern Iowan 108:31, p.1	01/27/2012	The unanimous ruling stated that religious institutions have the freedom to handle the employment of employees without involvement of the government.
48	More support for Occupy Wall Street Northern Iowan 108:20, p.4	11/04/2011	The right of free speech and freedom to protest admired. The actions of the group are a bit scary. A clear idea of what the group is protesting would be helpful. Perhaps the group is blaming the wrong party; photo.
49	The Land of MILK and range juice machines Northern Iowan 108:7, p.4	09/20/2011	After two years of living off campus and not eating well, the writer has returned to on-campus dining. The dining centers are well run and supply well balanced meals or healthy snacks. Meal plans are worth the money.
50	He said, she said: relationship advice Northern Iowan 107:50, p.6	04/15/2011	Advice on dating and relationships from a male and female perspective; photo.