Career development is part of your academic experience from day one at IUPUI, and we have the resources to help you with every step of the process, from choosing a major to landing your first post-college job. But your biggest advantage? Preparing for your career in Indianapolis, the country’s fifteenth-largest city, where you’ll have the kind of opportunities you can find only in a major metropolitan area.
Looking for a part-time job or work-study position while you’re in school? The Office of Student Employment can help.
Find a jobNearly 91.7 percent of the undergraduates in the class of 2017 reported positive career outcomes, according to IUPUI’s First Destination Survey.
If you’re not directly admitted to one of IUPUI’s degree-granting schools, you’ll start your IUPUI experience in University College. There you’ll work with student success advisors and career consultants from the Academic and Career Development team to identify your interests, pick a major, and develop a plan to achieve your academic and career goals.
Learn about career exploration at IUPUIAfter you’re admitted to a degree-granting school, your school’s career services office will help you prepare for a career in your chosen field. Working with career services professionals who specialize in your field, you’ll get marketable experience through internships and other real-world opportunities. You’ll also network with professionals in your field and get guidance on writing your resume, giving a successful interview, and more.
Learn about career services at IUPUIThe IUPUI campus is located in the heart of Indianapolis, the capital and economic hub of Indiana. The city is home to state and federal government offices, several major health care systems, a number of professional sports teams, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the corporate headquarters of Fortune 500 companies such as Anthem and Eli Lilly.
So when you’re ready to find the internships and other hands-on work experience that will give you a head start on your career, you’ll have plenty of opportunities at your fingertips.
15thlargest city in the U.S.
#10best cities for young professionals, Forbes
#21best places for business and careers, Forbes
My internship at BKD has been one of the most rewarding experiences during my time here. I gained valuable technical skills while working with some of the best professionals in the city.
Kelley School of Business student Abby Gomez interned in the Indianapolis office of accounting firm BKD.
We want you to have a successful, rewarding career that lasts a lifetime. That’s why the IU Alumni Association and some IUPUI schools offer career services to IUPUI alumni—no matter where you are on your career path, we’ll always have your back.
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