Support for your career path
You don’t have to plan your future alone
Career development at IU is intentionally decentralized: every school has its own career center. In addition, Career Exploration & Student Employment (CESE) serves as a central campus resource for students exploring majors, reconsidering their academic path, or seeking part-time student employment. CESE also provides career exploration support for pre-business and pre-nursing students, exploratory majors, and students interested in opportunities beyond their current school.
This structure ensures you have access to support from people who understand your academic area, your industry, and the opportunities available to you.
Whether you’re choosing a major, preparing for internships, or thinking about graduate school, IU offers multiple ways to get personalized guidance.
Career support for every student
IU is one of the few universities that provides a dedicated career center for each school, as well as a central career services office through CESE. These teams specialize in the fields you’re studying and the employers who hire in those areas.
Career centers can help you:
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Explore career paths that match your strengths
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Build resumes, cover letters, and portfolios
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Practice interviewing and networking
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Connect with internships and job opportunities
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Prepare for graduate or professional programs
See the full list of IU career centers
Still exploring? Check out IU’s career guides to find an overview of potential career fields, related majors at IU, and ways to build experience.
Mentoring and coaching programs
IU offers mentoring programs that connect you with peers, staff, and professionals who can help you navigate academics, campus life, and career decisions.
Undergraduate mentoring
Find peer mentors, academic mentors, and identity‑based support programs.
Graduate student mentoring
Graduate emissaries offer insights on research, faculty relationships, and graduate‑level expectations.
Veteran student support
Veteran and military‑connected students can access coaching, advocacy, and transition support.
Faculty guidance
Your professors can be some of your most valuable mentors. They can help you:
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Understand career paths in your discipline
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Explore research opportunities
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Build academic and professional skills
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Connect with industry partners or graduate programs
Support from IU alumni
IU’s alumni network spans industries and continents. Alumni often participate in:
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Networking events
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Career panels
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Mentorship programs
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Informational interviews
Student employment and experience
On‑campus jobs and student employment events help you build confidence, earn experience, and develop transferable skills.