1. Career Services: Planning for Success
OFFICE OF THE VICE PROVOST FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Career Services: Planning for Success
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2. Career Services Structure at IUB
Career Development Center
University Division
Career Services Center
School of Social Work
Career Hub
O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Office of Career Services
School of Public Health
Walter Center for Career Achievement
College of Arts & Sciences
Career Services
School of Informatics, Computing & Engineering
School of Nursing
Undergraduate Career Services Office
Kelley School of Business
Career Connections
School of Education
Office of Entrepreneurship and Career Development
Jacobs School of Music

3. Career Development Process
Step 1 – Learn About Yourself
Values – What is important to you?
Interests – What do you like?
Personality – How do you see the world?
Skills – What are you good at doing?
Job Giveaway
In this career field, job openings are typically readily available.
Starting salaries in this career typically range from $50,000-$55,000.
The work environment associated with this career field is very formal and structured.
You will make extensive use of computers in this career.
This job is extremely demanding at various times of the year requiring you to work overtime.
You will be working with lots of numbers.
Close attention to details is essential in this career field.
The career? Accountant

4. Career Development Process
Step 2 – Explore Your Options
Networking Career Events
Informational Interviewing
Job Shadowing
Online Research
Professional Associations

5. Career Development Process
Step 3 – Build Experience
Internships
Volunteering
Part-time Jobs
Clubs/Activities
Service Learning Classes
Career Events & Fairs
Building a Network

6. Career Development Process
Step 4 – Design Your Path
Discovering Opportunities & Job Postings
Career Fairs & Events
Resumes & Cover Letters
Interviewing & Negotiation
Building Your Network
Applying to Graduate School

7. Industry Specific Career Preparation
School Specific Career Services Offices work directly with employers to connect students to full-time opportunities.

8. TOP TEN - Skills Employers Seek
Communication Skills (Written)
Problem-solving Skills
Ability to Work in a Team
Initiative
Analytical/Quantitative Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Communication Skills (Verbal)
Leadership
Detail-oriented
Technical Skills
NACE 2019

9. Post-Graduate Success = EXPERIENCE
Ways to get experience:
Part-time jobs
Externships
Volunteerism
Internships
Study abroad
Student Organizations
Undergraduate Research
Employers made full-time offers to over 70% of their interns.
*National Association of Colleges & Employers 2018

10. iucorps.indiana.edu For more information visit:
Volunteerism is a great way to try out a career path
IUB students completed more than 650,000 hours
of service in the school year
300+ opportunities currently available
For more information visit:
iucorps.indiana.edu
Main Talking Points:
- IU Corps is a new office on campus that helps connect students to volunteer and service opportunities locally, regionally, and globally. Through these experiences, students can learn how to become engaged, productive, and responsible members of society.
- Volunteerism is a great way to try out a career interest while developing job related skills.
- In , IUB students completed more than 650,000 hours of service, adding a $16M dollar value to our communities. Our goal in is to complete 1M hours of service with a $25M impact.
- Students can get started by visiting iucorps.indiana.edu and searching our Volunteer Central database. We currently have more than 300+ opportunities for students to get involved.

11. Student Employment at IUB
Career Fair Preparation
The Fairs App

12. Parents Can Help! Encourage your student to visit their career center
Advise your student to write a resume
Challenge your student to become “occupationally literate”
Encourage volunteering and joining student organizations
Teach the value of networking
Encourage part-time employment & experiential activities to explore careers
Visit CDC Table at the Resource Center Tomorrow!

13. IMPORTANT DATES Majors, Minors & More Fair: August 22
Part-Time Jobs Fair: August 23
Meet Your Career Coach: August 25
Student Involvement Fair: August 29
Career Fair Season: September & October

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