Use your career goals to chart a path forward. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or move into a leadership role, the resources below are designed to support you and your career at Iowa.

Learning and development opportunities

Explore tools and strategies to grow your skills, set career goals, and take charge of your professional development.

You have access to a wide range of resources to help build new skills, explore fresh interests, or prepare for leadership roles. Setting clear goals, sharing them with your supervisor, and engaging in ongoing development activities are key to moving forward along your career pathway.

Career advising resources

Get personalized career guidance to clarify your goals, showcase strengths, and plan your next move.

Career Development Advising offers personalized support to help you clarify goals, highlight strengths, and navigate next steps—whether you're refining your resume, exploring new roles, or building a strategy for internal mobility.

Supervisor Guide to Career Support

Use this guide to foster open career conversations that build trust, spark motivation, and support retention.

Supervisors who invest in career conversations with their employees build trust and create a safe place for them to develop and share their career goals. These conversations can generate insights and action that help motivate, develop, and retain your team.

Your Networking Guide

Learn how to navigate goals, identify key contacts, and make confident, effective introductions.

This guide helps clarify your networking goals, identify the right people to connect with, craft effective outreach messages, and practice a strong introduction.