Get experience before graduation
Support for finding on-campus jobs
The Office of Student Employment is here to help you find meaningful part-time work that can help you pay for college while gaining valuable work experience.
Drop-ins and appointments
If you have a quick question or need help with something not listed above, you can either come to an in-person drop-in session or schedule an appointment with us. Appointments are available in person and online.
Drop-in appointments are 15 minutes long and are available at the following times:
- Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
To schedule a 30-minute appointment, either in-person or via Zoom, call us at the number below or follow these steps:
- Sign into the Student Appointment Scheduler.
- In the search field, type “Office of Student Employment.”
- Select all staff listed by checking the box at the top of the list, then select “Find Open Appointments.”
- Select a day in the calendar to view open appointment slots, and choose the time that works best for you.
- Include the reason for your appointment in the dialog box that appears, then submit the request.
Free professional attire
Are you in need of enhanced work appropriate clothing? Through Hire Attire, IU Indianapolis students can select and take home work attire appropriate for interviews, presentations, or daily work at an internship or employment experience—for free! Two visits are allowed per student, per semester. Students can make an appointment to look through the many clothing options available to them.
Our services
Our office offers IU Indianapolis students the opportunity to use our headshot station for photographs. Your headshots are sent to you immediately after they are taken!
Professional headshot drop-in hours:
- Tuesdays: 10–11:30 a.m.
- Fridays: 10–11:30 a.m.
Whether you are creating your first cover letter or tailoring a current one, this session with a student employment professional will cover the format and content needed to market your skills for specific part-time positions.
Following this meeting, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of a tailored cover letter to an academically relevant job search
- Create and maintain a cover letter structure that articulates transferable skills
- Create an action plan to finalize cover letter development
You may also submit your cover letter online for review if you already have one written. The review can take three to five business days.
During this session, a student employment professional will help you understand resume format and content needed to market your skills for your part-time job search.
Following this meeting, you will be able to:
- Understand the purpose of a tailored resume for an academically relevant job search
- Create and maintain a resume structure that articulates transferable skills
- Identify experiential opportunities to gain academically relevant experience
- Create an action plan to continue and finalize resume development
You may also submit your resume online for review if you already have one created. This process can take up to five business days.
Students can self-enroll in this resume development Canvas course through IU Expand. The course helps you prepare a resume appropriate for part-time opportunities. No experience with resume writing is required!
Topics include:
- Purpose of a resume
- Appropriate formatting for resumes
- Action statements
- Where to seek help from career services on campus
During a job search session with a student employment professional, you will gain a better understanding of the job search process and will develop action items for achieving your job search goals.
Following this meeting, you will be able to:
- Navigate online job posting resources and systems
- Clarify the purpose of an academically relevant job search
- Identify and utilize job search strategies
- Understand the importance of tailoring job search documents and communications
- Tailor job search strategies for work-study-eligible positions
- Identify the next steps in a work-study job search and hiring process
During a brief 15-minute drop-in discussion with a student employment professional, you can ask general questions about work-study and obtain work-study resources.
Following this meeting, you will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of utilizing a work-study award in an academically relevant position
- Identify the next steps in a work-study hiring process
Students who have been offered a community work-study position should contact fwsjobs@iu.edu to set up an I-9 verification appointment.
Student employment professionals are available to meet with you confidentially to discuss issues and concerns related to part-time employment.
Some example topics we can discuss and support you through are:
- Supervisor and co-worker issues
- Transitioning or separation processes and resources
- Questions about pay rate inconsistency
- Unhealthy or stressful workplace situations
- Debrief of performance reviews
- Referral to campus resources for harassment, discrimination, and student rights
- Emergency financial referrals
The Learning and Earning Podcast is hosted by students for students. We discuss different types of employment opportunities, tips on a successful job search, and the benefits of gaining work experience during college.
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IU Indianapolis
Office of Student Employment
University Tower, Suite 202
911 W North St
Indianapolis,
IN
46202
USA
Monday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Scheduled appointments: Varying times during operating hours In-person drop-in hours: Please call or email us to make an appointment. Drop-in appointments will resume in August.