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Clarify your career interests

As you explore pathways and gain experience, you may discover new interests or confirm your chosen career field. Learn steps to take while still a student to prepare for your career.

Prepare for your career

Working on or off campus helps you develop skills and experience, build your network, and earn a position.

Career exposure comes in many forms, including through community service, volunteering, and civic engagement.

Grow your resume, uncover insights, and advance your knowledge by working on a faculty-led research project.

Get professional experience in a career field you鈥檙e considering. Not only will you become more career-ready; you may also earn academic credit and get paid for your work.

Develop leadership skills, learn more about yourself, and explore different areas of interest.

Whether it鈥檚 a career fair, networking event, or career development workshop, these live events can set you up for success.

Explore careers with these resources

The Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics offers career information on duties, education and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations.

Use O*NET to search careers by your preferred interests, and discover what skills and education are needed to achieve your goals.

Ever wonder what you can do with your IU major? Discover job titles, salary information, and places you could work.

With so many major and career options, it can be challenging to choose a path. Our 1-credit 8-week Career Connections course can help you figure it out. Search for course offerings.

Hearing from professionals in your chosen career field can uncover rich insights鈥攁nd you鈥檒l build your network while you鈥檙e at it! Ask your career services office to help connect you.

Spend some time getting an insider鈥檚 view of what it鈥檚 like to work in a certain career field. Your career services office can help connect you with people to shadow.