Career & Self-Development

Career and Self-Development

The terminology on this page reflects the language of the National Association of Colleges and Employers. 

Gain knowledge and skills through personal and professional experiences. This way, you can learn more about your strengths and deficient areas, learn to identify and navigate potential career opportunities, foster and sustain networking relationships both within and outside of your organization.

A person with career & self-development skills will:

  • Show an awareness of own strengths and areas for development.
  • Identify areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback.
  • Develop plans and goals for one’s future career.
  • Seek out opportunities to learn.
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Join a Student Organization

Student organizations can help you explore, network, and get involved in professional areas you're interested in.

Volunteering

Community engagement provides opportunities to work in a professional environment and develop your professional skills and image. Find a cause through IU Corps.

Gain skills through employment

Begin your part-time job search

Find an internship

Not a lot of time? Check out ways to gain skills through micro-internships and virtual work simulations.

Explore short-term projects

Meet with your career coach

Looking for more ways to develop your professional skills? Consider meeting with your career coach! They will identify resources for you and help you find ways to build professional experience.

Learn about career coachingSchedule an appointment