Thank you for your interest in working with Career Exploration & Student Employment. We have regularly scheduled career development workshops that all students are welcome to attend. Please visit ourcalendarto view the upcoming programming provided by us or other campus partners.
As well, we also have specialized workshops available to meet many of your career development needs. Most workshops are about 60 minutes in length and can be done Monday-Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm; however, we are flexible to tailor to your group's specific needs. For presentations requested after 5:00pm, we ask for a guaranteed 20+ in attendance and will request student usernames to track for our metrics. You will be responsible for full marketing, but feel free to tag us on social media or through LiveWhale to share open presentations with our audience. For questions, please contact Angela Martin at aoshepar@iu.edu
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of career development? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In this workshop, you’ll learn more about how career services work at IU and how you can take full advantage of the resources that are available to you. Discover how career services can help you create a personalized action plan for your career journey, build your network, market your skills, and begin to stand out in the job market. Whether you have a clear career path in mind or are still figuring it out, this workshop will help you gain confidence and get connected.
Do you wonder if you're on the right path? Career mapping can be a powerful tool to identify and clarify the path ahead. This session will offer an interactive creative experience using paper and markers for self-reflection. Through this activity, you'll find patterns and themes that help you discover what matters most to you to inform your major & career decisions.
Employers are increasingly hiring based on skills. Now that you are confident in your major, let’s help you build experiences that will complement your education and allow you to stand out from the pack. This workshop includes opportunities that go beyond the typical “internship” experience—including ways you can start building experience in your first year. Micro-internships, virtual work simulations, job shadowing and informational interviewing will all be discussed.
Your resume is a powerful tool that can help you land your dream job and boost your income. But how do you write a resume that stands out from the crowd? In this workshop, you’ll learn the secrets of resume writing, including how to structure, design, and format your resume, how to highlight your skills and accomplishments, and how to use strong words and phrases that grab the attention of employers. Whether you need to start from scratch or polish up your existing resume, this workshop will help you create a resume that tells your story and sells your potential.
Master your interview skills and maximize your opportunities with this interactive professional skills workshop. You’ll learn what to do before your interview is scheduled, tips on how to answer the most common interview questions, and much more. This workshop will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to dazzle during your next interview for a summer job, internship, or preparing for your first full-time work experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool that can help you advance your career development and achieve your goals. But how do you use AI effectively and ethically to enhance your career journey? In this workshop, you’ll learn how AI can help you explore your interests, discover opportunities, develop skills, and connect with others. You’ll also learn how to navigate the ethical challenges and implications of using AI in your career decisions.
