- Make your resume stand out.
As an important self-marketing tool, your resume highlights your work experience, extracurricular activities, skills, and educational background. Aim to clearly emphasize your experiences and transferable skills in relation to your targeted position by reviewing our effective resume tips and samples. - Draft an effective cover letter.
Communication skills are essential for success in any business career. Ensure your job search correspondence is polished and professional, including cover letters, emails, informational interview requests, and thank you letters. Get a positive response by making sure that your correspondence is on target. - Build your professional network.
Networking is key—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking. In addition to your own relatives, friends, and acquaintances, resources such as Undergraduate Career Service’s employer database and the IU alumni directory are available to help you expand your base of professional contacts. Create your LinkedIn profile and join the Kelley School of business group to connect with Kelley alumni there. Work with a career coach to bolster your ability to network effectively. - Ace your interview.
Congratulations! The company is interested in you and you got the interview. There are many things you will need to do before, during, and after the interview to ensure success. Polish your interviewing skills with your career coach and utilize resources such as Glassdoor to do your company research.
Don’t go it alone
One of the benefits of being at Kelley is access to a highly-ranked professional team of career coaches with a variety of backgrounds and business expertise.
We're here to help
Visit with Kelley UCS at the Prebys Center during drop in hours or by appointment with a career coach during regular business hours. Check out Kelley Connect for more information.
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Business dress, defined
Present your authentic and most confident self in clothing that meets Kelley Undergraduate Program guidelines.
- Neatly pressed, tailored, business suit in dark or neutral colors
- Coordinated blouse, or button-down dress shirt with tie
- Coordinated pants or knee-length skirt
- Professional, clean, closed-toed shoes or walkable heels
- Dress or trouser socks; avoid ankle or athletic socks
- Clean and unwrinkled button-down shirt, blouse, or polo shirt
- Sweater or cardigan
- Knee-length dress
- Pressed khaki or dark pants (no holes or tears)
- Knee-length skirts
- Jeans should be avoided until you’ve confirmed they are acceptable in specific contexts
- Professional, clean, closed-toed shoes or walkable heels
- Dress or trouser socks; avoid ankle or athletic socks
Please note: No jeans. No shorts. These are not approved for business casual attire.