For Students

The Career Hub is your spot for career education and professional advancement

We’re serious about helping you achieve your career goals. Whether you are an undergraduate new to the job market or a graduate student here to advance in your current field, make a career switch, or explore new opportunities in public service, nonprofit leadership, or the private sector, our career services team—made up of dedicated staff and peer educators—is here to support you every step of the way. 

You’ll get personalized, one-on-one career coaching tailored to where you are now and where you want to go next. We focus on professional skill-building, networking opportunities, and real-world experience, so you’re ready to step confidently into your next role. 

For undergraduate and graduate students:

Job search tools and resources

You’ll have access to a range of tools and resources to support your internship and job search, including: 

  • Handshake – Your gateway to job and internship opportunities in government, nonprofits, consulting, and the private sector. Connect with employers, attend career events, and explore roles tailored to public affairs and policy professionals. 

Curated subscription job boards:

  • Tom Manatos Jobs: A premier resource for political and policy-focused jobs and internships in Congress, government agencies, lobbying firms, nonprofits, and political organizations. Perfect if you are aiming for a career in politics and public service. 
  • EcoJobs: A top job board for careers in environmental policy, conservation, and sustainability. Find opportunities in government agencies, nonprofits, and research organizations focused on climate change, energy policy, and environmental protection. 
  • ED’s Clean Energy & Sustainability Jobs: A curated list of job openings in clean energy, climate policy, and sustainable development. A great resource if you are looking to drive impact in the environmental and energy sectors. 
  • Traverse Jobs – A database of jobs and internships connecting you with opportunities in Washington, D.C., in the fields of politics, policy, and public relations.   

  • Big Interview: Gain access to an interactive interview preparation platform with AI-driven feedback, industry-specific practice questions, and virtual mock interviews to help you excel in government, nonprofit, consulting, and policy-related job interviews. 
  • Forage: Gain hands-on experience through free, self-paced virtual job simulations from top employers, helping you develop practical skills in policy analysis, government consulting, and public sector management. 
  • Hire Ed: The experts at the Business/SPEA Library will give you a competitive advantage by pulling employer research materials so you can tailor your application materials and prepare for interviews. Schedule your initial consultation now.  
  • Interstride: Designed for international students and those seeking global opportunities, Interstride provides visa guidance, job postings, and networking tools to navigate careers in public affairs, international development, and global policy. 
  • IU Expand: Take advantage of IU’s portal for professional education in non-credit and certification-based courses to develop expertise in a variety of technical skills. 
  • LinkedIn Learning Access: Enhance your professional skills with free access to thousands of courses on leadership, data analysis, project management, and policy implementation, taught by industry experts. 
  • Management Consulted: Prepare for consulting careers in government, nonprofits, and the private sector with expert-led case interview training, industry insights, and networking resources tailored for policy and management professionals. 
  • Vault: Provides a variety of tools and services designed to help job seekers, students, and professionals navigate their careers. Vault is particularly known for its comprehensive guides and resources on different industries, companies, and job roles.

Career Hub

O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
1315 E. 10th St., Suite 200
Bloomington, IN, 47405 

(812) 855-9639
careerhb@iu.edu 

Meet our team

Hours

  • Drop-in: Monday–Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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