Graduate

Graduate Career Coaching

No matter where you are in your graduate journey—whether just starting out or deep into your dissertation—our career coaches are here to support you.

We offer personalized guidance to help you explore and prepare for careers in both industry and academia.

Industry paths may include opportunities in for-profit companies, non-profit organizations, consulting firms, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations.
Academic roles might involve becoming a faculty member, researcher, or administrator.

Wherever you're headed, we’ll help you get there with clarity and confidence.

Career coaches can discuss a variety of professional and career topics with you, including:

Developing a comprehensive curriculum vitae
Preparing for an impactful practica
Writing compelling teaching or research statements
Planning for industry or academic job interviews
Creating an impressive online portfolio
Leveraging professional conferences and networking opportunities

To complement our professional development services, IU Graduate School Bloomington (IUGSB) offers education, consulting, and coaching to serve the unique needs of master’s and Ph.D. students.

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The Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) provides comprehensive services in instructional and curricular consulting, instructional technologies, service-learning, and writing instruction, including support with teaching, research, and diversity statements.

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Beyond Graduate School and Beyond the Professoriate platforms provide in-depth career and professional development programs for master's, doctoral, and postdoc communities. The programs are perfect for students looking to enhance their career potential.

Imagine Ph.D. is a resource primarily for students in the arts and humanities to explore an array of career paths. Illuminate pathways that connect to your values, interests, and skills.

Explore Imagine Ph.D.

myIDP: Science Careers, My Individual Development Plan, is a resource for students in STEM fields to examine their values, interests, and skills, with a prediction of which of 20 varied science careers best fit your selected skills and interests.

Explore myIDP: Science Careers

Schedule a career coaching appointment

Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment through Handshake using these steps.

Go to Handshake.
Select Student log in and enter your CAS credentials.
Select Career Center.
Click on Appointments.
Click on the Schedule A New Appointment button.
Choose School of Public Health 15- or 30-minute Career Coaching Appointment.
From the list of options, select the most appropriate Appointment Type.
Use the buttons to filter Staff Member, Appointment Medium, or Date Range and select an available appointment.
Complete the Appointment Request Details and click on the green Request button located in the bottom right corner.
You will receive an appointment approval e-mail outlining additional details.

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Graduate

Graduate Career Coaching

Indiana University Graduate School Bloomington

Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning

Beyond Graduate School and Beyond the Professoriate

Imagine Ph.D.

myIDP: Science Careers

Schedule a career coaching appointment