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DITV: Tips on how to find a job

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David Harmantas
The Pomerantz Center, which houses—amongst other offices—the University of Iowa’s Admissions Visitor’s Center, on Monday, 30 Oct., 2017.

The Pomerantz Career Center is a good place to receive assistance on finding a job from career advisors. LinkedIn is a great app to connect to alumni, as well. Power verbs on a resume make a noticeable difference. Among other things, putting the most relevant information on the top of the resume helps. Lastly, preparing for interview questions, such as “tell me about a time you failed,” will increase your odds of being hired.

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David Harmantas
David Harmantas, Photojournalist
David Harmantas is a staff photographer at the The Daily Iowan. He is a third-year law student at the University of Iowa College of Law and is in his second year as a photographer for the DI. While he shoots general assignments for the DI, he has a particular emphasis on sports and the performing arts.