Our Role in Students' Career Development
Your success after graduation will depend on how well you have prepared yourself in the classroom and at the jobs you've held prior to receiving your degree, your specific skills, your use of effective job search techniques, the way you present yourself to prospective organizations, and the level of demand for your particular credentials in the locale of your job search. We take our responsibility to assist University of Indianapolis students and alumni very seriously. We cannot do the challenging work of career exploration and decision-making or job seeking for you, but we can provide information, advice, tools, networking opportunities and leads. We are eager to be your guides, and partners in pursuit of your career aspirations and goals.
The Career Services staff will help you:
- Explore career options and identify academic programs and specialties (including advanced study possibilities) that support your career goals(s) and/or sense of calling.
- Identify practical learning opportunities, especially student employment and internships that offer the chance to develop workplace skills and gain exposure to industries and fields of interest.
- Prepare to be an effective job seeker–to know how to network and interview well, and to compete for pre-professional and professional positions.
- Connect with prospective employers (through office referral services, campus recruiting and job fairs, etc.), or transition to graduate/professional school, full-time community service, or other post-degree alternatives.
How You Can Help Us Help You:
- Stay current on Career Services offerings by keeping an eye on this website and JobHoundConnect.
- Take initiative, be resourceful, keep your career interests and plans in view.
- Get to know the staff. Call ahead for an appointment and don't miss it. Wait to be directed to the appropriate staff member's office.
- RSVP for office events you would like to attend.
- Think ahead and prepare for your meetings with employers.
- Cooperate with office staff and employers. Respond to phone calls and e-mails in a timely fashion.
- When signing up for an interview or information session, be sure to show up or to give plenty of advance notice that you cannot attend.
- When interacting with employers, make your best impression. Dress appropriately, stand tall, put on your best smile and manners, express your appreciation for whatever time and attention they are giving you.
- Always act in an ethical manner and in a way that invites respect for you as a student of the University of Indianapolis.
- Let Career Services know when you have accepted an internship or beginning career position.
