Administrative
Career Development and Student Employment
Career Services
The career professionals in Academic and Career Development are a valuable resource when considering and developing major and career options, especially for exploratory students. The primary purpose of the career professionals is to aid students in developing, evaluating, and effectively implementing a sound career- planning strategy.Tools and resources provided to assist in this process are academic program and occupational information, self-assessment inventories to aid with career planning and selection, externship placements that expose the students to real work environments, Spotlight, an online system with contacts from many different industries, and various workshops on career-related topics.
Services also include career counseling, interviewing techniques and practice, job search strategies and resume writing for some degreed positions, and tips on networking. For additional information about these programs and services, see the Web site at http://career.uc.iupui.edu/, or visit Academic and Career Development, third floor of Taylor Hall, (317) 274-4856.
Career Library
This specialized library, located in the lobby on the third floor of Taylor Hall, is open to anyone who wants to explore hundreds of career options through print and online materials. Resources include a large assortment of books, pamphlets, periodicals, and hand-outs, all containing career and occupational information for both traditional and nontraditional careers. While materials are not circulated, the library can be used whenever the office is open.
Student Employment
The Office of Student Employment is located on the Third Floor of Taylor Hall; the third floor front desk can provide information about services, walk-ins, and open appointments. This office provides comprehensive part-time employment information for IUPUI students, including an online job posting website, JagJobs. JagJobs hosts positions for students both on and off campus and specifies hourly and work-study eligible positions. Student jobs are available to help offset some of the costs of education and to offer students experience that will benefit their future career goals. Current students and Alumni may register for an account on JagJobs via the website at www.jagjobs.org.
The Office of Student Employment offers a variety of services for students including; resume and cover letter development, mock interviews, job search assistance, work-study assistance, and professional development opportunities, just to name a few!
Check out the website for a full list of services: http://employment.uc.iupui.edu
If you would like to meet with the Office of Student Employment please check the website for walk-in and appointment opportunities, http://employment.uc.iupui.edu, you may also call or visit the front desk on the Third Floor of Taylor Hall, (317) 274-4856.