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You’ve put a lot of time into assessing your talents, values and interests. You’ve researched careers and identified one that resonates with you and meshes well with your attributes. And, you’ve worked hard—in and out of the classroom—to acquire a skill set that will make you successful in your chosen field. Now, it’s time to go get your job.

Unfortunately, it’s not quite that easy.

You need to be able to promote yourself well with a resume that aptly chronicles your skills and experiences. You need to practice good business etiquette and know how to dress professionally. And, you need to master effective interviewing techniques that will allow you to articulate to a prospective employer all the great things you bring the table.

Whether you are looking for your first job or looking to change career paths, our resources can help you become a confident, competent and polished professional. Good luck to you!

Searching for Jobs and Internships

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Looking for a job? Try Indiana Tech’s free online job posting database.

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Internships

Where Can You Intern with Your Major?

Not sure where to you can intern with your major or where to search? Check out our list of companies and search by major to find options to help get you started.

Academic internship registration

Planning to complete an internship for academic credit? Please fill out the Internship Registration Form and return to the Career Center for processing.

Internship registration

Looking for an internship? Do you currently have an internship or have had one recently? We would love to hear from you and help you. Please take a few minutes to fill out our Internship Registration.

Micro-Internships by Parker Dewey

Micro-internships are paid short-term projects posted by employers across a wide range of industries. Often, these projects require 20-40 hours of total work across 2-4 weeks and can be completed remotely. They are posted on a rolling basis and can be applied to year-round.

To begin exploring Micro-Internship opportunities, simply click here.

Work + Learn Indiana

Work and Learn Indiana is a free internship-matching program linking employers, students, high schools, colleges, and universities. It is a dynamic and searchable database coupled with personal assistance—including a toll-free hotline to answer questions and provide internship guidance and resource materials.

Start your search and create your account today.

Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

Are you seeking a job or internship in Northeast Indiana? Use this website to search opportunities in the region and learn more about the companies and industries that are seeking someone like you.

Additional internship resources

Career Fairs

Career fairs give you an excellent opportunity to talk to employees or interns from a wide array of companies to learn about what careers are available to you. These are important interactions that should not be taken lightly. After all, it is your career. Before attending a career fair, assemble a list of questions to ask that will help you glean insightful answers. You can find upcoming career fairs by clicking on the links below:

Job Search Engines

Job search engines are websites that facilitate one’s job search. When it comes time to search for a job, consider one of these resources:

Resumes, CVs and Cover Letters

Resumes

Your resume can solidify you as a valid job candidate or sabotage your chances of getting a job. Whether you are creating your very first resume or tweaking one that already exists, use these resources to help you put your best foot forward.

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Resume Keywords by Major:

NEW! Access career-related information and resume templates, thanks to a partnership with Resume Target.

Curriculum Vitae (CVs)

A curriculum vitae (CV) provides a summary of one’s experience and skills. Typically, CVs are longer than resumes and will include information on one’s academic background, teaching experience, degrees, research, awards, publications, presentations and other achievements. Although used mostly outside of the United States, CVs requested in the United States are usually for job opportunities in the following arenas: academic, scientific, research, teaching, medical and international applications.

Cover Letters

When applying for a job, you need to introduce yourself in a memorable and personal way. You do that with a well-crafted cover letter.

Networking

Developing Professional References

A professional reference is someone who can vouch for your qualifications for a job—typically a former employer, supervisor, colleague, teacher, or client. Now more than ever, employers are checking references to ensure they are making the most appropriate hire.

Networking

Oftentimes, the most connected professionals you know are also the most successful. Investing in your professional relationships can provide a huge payback over the course of your career. Networking will help you gain skills, stay on top of the latest trends in your industry and accumulate connections and resources that will aid in your career development.

The Importance of LinkedIn

Because of its vast worldwide connectivity, this social media platform for professionals is an excellent resource to help you create your personal brand to seek a new job or improve prospects for your current position.

NEW! Learning LinkedIn Videos:

Interviewing

Business Etiquette

Knowing how to conduct yourself in professional situations will improve your stature and give you confidence.

Professional Dress

Dressing for success is a real thing. Like mastering business etiquette, dressing professionally will improve your stature and allow you to enter any situation with confidence.

Virtual Practice Interviewing

Did you know you can participate in mock interviews virtually to hone your interviewing skills? It’s a free service available through Warrior Jobs.

  1. Log in to your Warrior Jobs account.
  2. Click on Resources in the left-side navigation to find Virtual Interviews.
  3. Use your computer’s camera and microphone to record your mock interview session.
  4. Use our Student Guide  or Faculty Guide to access and navigate the virtual interview platform.

From there, you can review and critique your session so that when the real time comes, you will be able to interview like a champ. If you have any questions, email the Career Center.

Interviewing

This is where the rubber meets the road. Learn how to effectively connect with a prospective employer to tell why you are the best candidate for the job.

Virtual Interviewing

Salary Negotiation and Cost of Living Calculators

When you get a call with a job offer, will you be ready when the “money talk” comes?

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is the leading source of information about the employment of the college educated and the essential link connecting college career services and HR/recruiting professionals at corporations hiring new college graduates. The NACE Salary Calculator is provided in partnership with Job Search Intelligence (JSI). The team at MoneyGeek.com has created a cost of living calculator to utilize as a comparison tool that will show how income differs across location, occupation choice, and several additional demographics. These two resources can be very helpful in assisting job seekers research salary ranges for their desired careers. Below are other resources to help you:

Getting the salary you feel you deserve may require some negotiation. Here are some resources to help you negotiate the salary you feel you deserve:

After You Get the Job

Getting Promoted
Resignation Letters

Additional Resources

Job Search Toolkit

Use the Job Search Toolkit to help you prepare for your job/internship search. You will find resources such as career assessments, crafting your resume, avoiding job search potholes, interview attire do’s and don’ts, interview tips and more!

Considering Graduate School

An advanced degree can be a valuable pathway toward career growth. It can also be a large time and financial commitment. The resources below will help you learn all about advanced degrees: from evaluating whether an advanced degree is your path toward future growth to determining which graduate degree program is best for you. Contact the CareerCenter@indianatech.edu if you have further questions, or would like to schedule an appointment.

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