
For Students and Graduates
Student Employment
Internships and Jobs
COVID-19 Updates: Who's Hiring?
- 500 Companies Hiring Students on Handshake Right Now (updated weekly, searchable by state)
- Employers Posting Opportunities on LinkedIn
- Crowd-sourced Data on Hiring Freezes (hosted on Candor)
- Upload your resume to Ascend Indiana to connect with their 350+ employer partners
Internships and jobs help you find career paths that match your academic and personal interests. Relevant experiences give you competitive advantages in the marketplace. And, studies show that one of the highest indicators of post-graduate success for liberal arts-educated students is the number of internships completed.
We can help.
Our services are free of charge, for all Butler students and graduates, for life.
Where to Start
Design a Plan
- Browse our career exploration resources webpage and our Industry Guides
- Browse Indiana's job search and career training website
- Talk regularly with the faculty and academic advisors in your areas of study
- Meet with our career advisors and/or career consultants (for LSB majors)
- Meet with study abroad advisors to discuss international opportunities
- Meet with CHASE advisors to discuss law and medical careers
Special Notes
- Career resources for students from underrepresented and marginalized communities, including those with disabilities, can be found in the "Search By Areas of Focus" sections below.
- Resources for international students can be found at the bottom of this webpage under "Resources - Career Resources for International Students."
- Landing a job can be a very lengthy process. If you ever feel defeated, please read How to Deal with Job-Search Depression. Students and alumni are encouraged to schedule a free appointment with our career advisors. Current students can also contact Butler Counseling Services.
Gather Knowledge
Know What's Required
Internship requirements vary across Butler's academic units. If you're unsure of the coordinator for your program, please contact your career advisor liaision or career consultant (for LSB majors).
Learn Employers' Methods
More than 95 percent of employers use career fairs and job listings posted on career center websites (including Butler's online employer portal, Handshake) to hire interns, co-op participants, and employees.
On-campus recruiting (92.1 percent) and on-campus information sessions (89.0 percent) follow closely behind.
Read the study on methods that employers use most.
Know Your Rights
Students who participate in internships or experiential education (practicums, student teaching, pharmacy rotations, etc.) have a right to expect a professional environment free from sexual misconduct. Learn about available sexual misconduct resources and reporting options should you experience such a situation in your internship or experiential education setting. We strive to provide a strong network of diversity-related resources and services to support Butler's campus community. As mentioned above, professional resources for minority students, and those with disabilities, can be found in the "Areas of Focus" sections below.
Note: If you have acquired a felony conviction, that does not preclude all employment opportunities. The non-profit PACE (Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry) provides free assistance for those transitioning into the workforce.
Begin the Search
1. Establish Yourself Online
Complete your profiles on all three networks.
- Handshake – Search for internships, fairs, interviews, and jobs. Explore the Handshake help center. Seek advice from peers nationwide.
- Wisr – Seek advice and help from Butler's network of alumni, students, and supporters. Explore the Wisr help center.
- LinkedIn – Connect with an international network of peers and professionals in your areas of interest. Explore the LinkedIn help center.
Special Tips
- Instead of copying and pasting your resume into your profiles, tell a larger narrative unique to each platform.
- For guidance on profile construction, please download our free Guide to Professional Success.
2. Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Six organizations (CICP) and their off-shoots want to connect you with employers around Indiana.
One-to-One Assistance
Click the buttons below for individualized guidance and opportunities. All majors are encouraged to apply.
- Ascend Indiana — 1:1 Connector Between Students/Alumni and Employers
- Techpoint — Extended Internships, 1:1 Connections, Fellowships, and Sales Bootcamps
- Jobs in Tech 101 — "Wait, don’t I need to know how to code?" An intro to jobs available
- Conexus Indiana INvets — Connecting Veterans with Better Civilian Careers
- IndyHub — Practicing How to Shape Our City
Job Boards
Click the links below for CICP-run job sites.
- Energy Systems Network Openings — Advancing energy technologies for a cleaner, more secure future
- Techpoint Job Board — Job Openings for All Majors with Indiana Tech Companies
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Techpoint Talent Network — 1:1 Connecting for Career Changers
Industry-Focused Guidance
Click the buttons below to learn about and utilize additional CICP-related resources.
- AgriNovus — Food, AG, Science, and Tech
- Biocrossroads — Life Sciences
- Conexus — Manufacturing and Logistics
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ESN — Energy & Technology
3. Expand Your Online Search
In addition to Handshake, Wisr Bulldogs Connect, and LinkedIn, use the following resources.
- Indiana Intern.net — Search Statewide for Internships
- Charitable Advisors — Search Indianapolis-area Non-Profits
- Idealist
- Indeed — Search Nationwide for Jobs
- Internships.com
4. Search Openings at Butler
Prospective Employees
Interested in working at Butler University? View Butler's current openings and learn about employee benefits via butler.edu. You can also search Butler's openings via LinkedIn.
Current Employees
Interested in exploring other opportunities here at Butler? View current internal openings by department.
5. Attend Events
Learn of available opportunities, establish contacts, and practice your self-promotion at the many career fairs and other events taking place both online and in person.
6. Build a Support System
Learn of available opportunities from alumni, employers, parents, and friends who are all invested in your professional success via our industry-based Career Communities.
7. Explore Indy and Internships
National Rankings
Read why LinkedIn says "Indianapolis is the #1 Sweet Spot to get hired and enjoy more disposable income." Also, see why Indy is ranked #2 in the nation as a city in which "healthcare workers have the best shot at a job and an affordable home."
Into The City
For incoming first-year students, this staff-led Welcome Week program takes you off campus with an all-access pass to Indy's cultural, professional, and natural hot spots. You'll meet young professionals and seasoned leaders working in nonprofit, private, and government businesses that define and are connected to our city’s vibrant downtown. You'll also enjoy sit-down dinners and networking parties with Butler alumni and diverse local professionals.
Begin to envision how you can put your personal passions and academic interests into action on campus, in the city, and beyond.
Indy Summer Experience
Learn of available opportunities by joining us for the Indy Summer Experience (ISE), a program affording you the opportunity to make connections with employers, have fun around town, and spend the summer with Butler peers.
Past events have included a tour of the Dallara IndyCar Factory, team-building at The Escape Room, dinner at Napolese, an outing to an Indianapolis Indians baseball game, a cooking class at Chef JJ's Back Yard, a tour of Roche Diagnostics, and a downtown dinner at The Rathskellar.
ID 390 Liberal Arts at Work
Fulfilling the Core Curriculum's Indianapolis Community Requirement (ICR), this experiential course pairs the liberal arts with business fundamentals and synthesizes them in pursuit of understanding and addressing community challenges. The course provides tools that promote self-reflection, leadership growth, and career development. Through case studies, meetings with Indianapolis leaders from nonprofit, for-profit, and government entities, as well as cultural outings into the city, experiences in and out of the classroom will encourage you to think critically about yourself as part of organizational and community systems. This course is intended for juniors and seniors. It's offered in the spring.
EmployIndy
Check out EmployIndy, a government-borne organization with a vision to drive growth in Marion County (Indianapolis) by investing in innovative strategies focused on reducing barriers for residents so they may have access to career pathways and gain needed skills to excel in the workforce, thus presenting employers with qualified candidates to fulfill their hiring needs.
Indy Chamber of Commerce
Check out the Indy Chamber of Commerce's entrepreneurship programs, providing education and financial services through three teams: Business Ownership Initiative, the Central Indiana Women's Business Center, and the Hispanic Business Council.
WorkOne Indy
Funded by the state of Indiana, the WorkOne Indy office of local career navigators helps Hoosiers connect to the employment community through a variety of resources, including workshops, scholarships for short-term training, and job search assistance.
8. Search by Areas of Focus
You can also approach your search utilizing the resource entry points below.
Academics and Education
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- Chronicle of Higher Education — Job listings in the field of higher education
- U.S. Department of Education
- ZipRecruiter — Education jobs in Indianapolis
Industry Guide
Accounting and Finance
- Discover Accounting — Becoming a Forensic Accountant
- streetid.com — Job opportunities and networking in Finance
Industry Guide
Black and African American
- African-American Professional Associations — Compilation of links to the leading African American professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected by Monster
- Blackworld Career Center – Resources for professionals and entrepreneurs from African American communities and the US and other Ethnic groups worldwide
- Diversity Employers – Job listings and internship opportunities including the top 100 minority employers
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- IMDiversity.com — IMDiversity is a career and self-development site devoted to serving the cultural and career-related needs of all minorities
- INROADS — The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority young people in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership
- INSIGHT Into Diversity — One of the most recognized resources for equal opportunity employers who are seeking to add diverse, qualified candidates to their workforce. Job postings include positions in academia, business, healthcare, and the government
- Institute for Broadening Participation — A directory of links to programs designed to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The programs include internship, job, scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The institute is an independent, open source non-profit and provides resources to faculty and students by means of an infrastructure unfettered by institutional or disciplinary barriers
- Getty Foundation Multicultural Undergraduate Internship — The Getty Foundation aims to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts. The program provides funding for internships at cultural organizations across Los Angeles
- Lagrant Foundation — The LAGRANT Foundation seeks to enhance the academic and professional development of undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career and professional development workshops, mentors and internships
- NACE Diversity Resources — The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects university career service professionals to recruiters and employers. It maintains a list of diversity resources accessible to students
- National Black MBA Association – Educational opportunities and economic growth for Blacks
- National Urban League Job Network — The Urban League Job Network is backed by the National Urban League and is dedicated to helping diverse students find employment opportunities
- SEO — SEO’s mission is to place underrepresented students of color into paid summer internships. SEO places interns in banking, private equity, corporate leadership, law, non-profit and other business sectors. Students receive competitive pay, rigorous training, support through mentors, and broad access to full-time professionals and industry leadership
- T. Howard Foundation — The T. Howard Foundation is an internship program for minority students interested in the multimedia and entertainment industry. In addition to a full-time paid summer internship, it also provides interns with networking opportunities, professional development training, scholarships, and mentors
- United Negro College Fund — UNCF is the nation’s largest private scholarship provider to minority group members. It manages various scholarship, fellowship, and internship programs
- United States National Park Service — The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program provides a career exploration opportunity for diverse undergraduate and graduate students ages 18–25 in historic preservation/cultural resources work. The program places interns with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations
- Workplace Diversity – Committed to bridging the gap between employers and qualified diversity talent
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with employment discrimination.
Asian American and Pacific Islander
- Asian MBA International — Resources for the Pan-Asian community
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- Getty Foundation Multicultural Undergraduate Internship — The Getty Foundation aims to encourage greater diversity in the professions related to museums and the visual arts. The program provides funding for internships at cultural organizations across Los Angeles
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- IMDiversity.com — IMDiversity is a career and self-development site devoted to serving the cultural and career-related needs of all minorities
- INROADS — The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority young people in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership
- INSIGHT Into Diversity — One of the most recognized resources for equal opportunity employers who are seeking to add diverse, qualified candidates to their workforce. Job postings include positions in academia, business, healthcare, and the government
- Institute for Broadening Participation — A directory of links to programs designed to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The programs include internship, job, scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The institute is an independent, open source non-profit and provides resources to faculty and students by means of an infrastructure unfettered by institutional or disciplinary barriers
- Lagrant Foundation — The LAGRANT Foundation seeks to enhance the academic and professional development of undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students pursuing careers in advertising, marketing and public relations by providing scholarships, career and professional development workshops, mentors and internships
- NACE Diversity Resources — The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects university career service professionals to recruiters and employers. It maintains a list of diversity resources accessible to students
- National Association of Asian-American Professionals — The NAAAP a non-profit organization that cultivates and empowers Asian and Pacific Islander leaders through professional development, community service, and networking. It offers a diverse range of professional development programs including a career center and job board
- National Council of Asian Pacific Americans — A directory of links to Asian Pacific American organizations, many with career sites of their own. The links also include website and contact information for networking and internship and job search purposes
- SEO — SEO's mission is to place underrepresented students of color into paid summer internships. SEO places interns in banking, private equity, corporate leadership, law, non-profit and other business sectors. Students receive competitive pay, rigorous training, support through mentors, and broad access to full-time professionals and industry leadership
- T. Howard Foundation — The T. Howard Foundation is an internship program for minority students interested in the multimedia and entertainment industry. In addition to a full-time paid summer internship, it also provides interns with networking opportunities, professional development training, scholarships, and mentors
- United States National Park Service — The Cultural Resources Diversity Internship Program provides a career exploration opportunity for diverse undergraduate and graduate students ages 18-25 in historic preservation/cultural resources work. The program places interns with National Park Service park units and administrative offices, other federal agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, and private organizations
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with employment discrimination.
Data Science and Statistics
- Data Science Progams – Database of masters programs in data science, as well as ideas for career paths
- Datalys Center – Internships in public health, health policy, sports medicine, multicenter research, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and physical activity
Disability
Alongside the office of Student Disability Services (SDS), we're committed to helping students with visible and non-visible disabilities find gainful and satisfying employment. To this end, we’ve compiled a list of resources which we hope will help with questions you may have about disclosure, accommodations, and your legal rights. We’ve also provided some sites where you can begin your search for a job or internship. Finally, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our career advisors either via Handshake, by emailing us at career@butler.edu, or by calling us at 317-940-9383. We're here to assist you in every step of this process.
- AAPD Internship Programs
- Abilities Fund
- ABILITYJobs
- Ability Links — Job opportunity website for people with disabilities
- American Association for Advancement of the Sciences Entry Point — is a program that offers internship opportunities for students with disabilities. Internships will range in discipline including Computer Science, Business, Engineering, and Science
- American Association of People with Disabilities — This organization provides a Congressional Internship Program for college students with disabilities. It’s open to undergraduate and graduate students, in addition to recent grads
- American Foundation for the Blind
- Association for Higher Education and Disability
- Bender Consulting — Assists individuals with disabilities in getting hired and recruited for positions within the private and public sector
- Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities — Discover how COSD can help you find a meaningful career as you navigate through school
- disABLEd Person, Inc. — Resource for job listings and scholarship information
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- FederalJobs.net — Helps individuals with disabilities find federal government employment
- Getting Hired – Careers and Community for People with Disabilities
- Great With Disability — Mission is to ensure that having a disability or long-term health condition doesn’t prevent anyone from having the career that they want to have. Not only does it want individuals with disabilities to realize their career ambitions, it also wants employers to benefit from the unique talents and strengths that these individuals can, and do, bring to an organization
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- Hire Disability Solutions — Job opportunity website for people with disabilities and employers seeking to recruit them
- Lime Connect — This organization assists student with scholarships, professional development webinars, and information about internships and full-time job opportunities
- Money Geek — Guide for Job Seekers and Workers with a Disability
- National Association of the Deaf
- National Business and Disability Council at the Viscardi Center — Provides students with internship and leadership development opportunities
- National Organization on Disability
- Office of Disability Employment Policy
- Office of Personnel Management (OPM) — Consult the “Job Seekers with Disabilities” link for a variety of resources
- RecruitABILITY
- Sierra Group — One-stop shop for disability training recruiting and other career needs
- Study.com Colleage and Career Guide for Students with Disabilities
- U.S. Business Leadership Network
- Workforce Recruitment Program — WRP connects undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are interested paid internships and full-time opportunities in the private sector and federal agencies
- Zippia's Disability Resource Guide — Comprehensive workplace resource for the disabled community
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with employment discrimination.
Education
- Education Degree.com — Alternative Jobs for Teachers
Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship in College – Resources and Tools for Women, Minority, and other students who want to ignite business ideas before graduation
Industry Guide
Geographic Locations
- Indianapolis Star/CareerBuilder
- Chicago Computer Jobs Store
- Chicago Tribune Job Listings - The want ads from Chicagoland.
- Jobs in the State of Washington
- Valparaiso University Job Opportunities Bulletin - Regional and Chicagoland positions.
- Tri-State Jobs - Positions in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
- www.careerjet.co.uk - Careerjet.co.uk a job search engine for the UK. In one simple search, Careerjet gives the job seeker access to a massive selection of jobs that are compiled from various internet sources, saving the trouble of having to visit each site individually.
- CityTownInfo - Offers real-world career stories, comparative salary and job growth information, top cities for each job, top industries for each career in terms of employment and salary, post-graduate college search tools, city and town information for relocating
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ZipRecruiter — Available jobs in Indianapolis
Government and Public Policy
- Careers in Government — Search positions in government and education
- Environmental Protection Agency
- FBI Jobs
- NASA Ames Research Center — Internships and jobs
- USAJobs — Official website from the U.S. government with jobs and employment information
Industry Guide
Hospitality
- Hospitality Net — Opportunities in the hospitality industry worldwide.
- CareersInFood — Employment site for the food and beverage manufacturing industry
International Relations
- Glassdoor International — Search job opportunities in Austria, France, Germany, India, Ireland, and the U.K.
- Graduate Jobs — Independent graduate job board in the U.K.
- Jobs.co.uk — Search engine for jobs in the U.K.
- Mi Prómixo Paso — Una herramienta interactiva para personas que buscan trabajo y para estudiantes que desean aprender más acerca de sus opciones en cuanto a su carrera
- Overseas Jobs
- United Nations Careers — Search for employment opportunities with the U.N.
- Youth Central — Development resources from the Australian government
Industry Guide
Latinx and Hispanic
- Affordable Colleges Online — A comprehensive list of 36 scholarships and grants for hispanic/latinx students
- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute — Learn more about a congressional internship program in D.C.
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities — A compilation of internship and job boards sponsored by the association, which represents more than 400 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, and Spain
- Hispanic and Latino Professional Associations — Compilation of links to the leading Hispanic and Latino professional associations, many with career and job sites of their own, collected by Monster
- iHispano — Job board sponsored by the Professional Diversity Network
- IMDiversity.com — IMDiversity is a career and self-development site devoted to serving the cultural and career-related needs of all minorities
- INSIGHT Into Diversity — One of the most recognized resources for equal opportunity employers who are seeking to add diverse, qualified candidates to their workforce. Job postings include positions in academia, business, healthcare, and the government
- Institute for Broadening Participation — A directory of links to programs designed to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The programs include internship, job, scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The institute is an independent, open source non-profit and provides resources to faculty and students by means of an infrastructure unfettered by institutional or disciplinary barriers
- Latin America's Professional Network — For experienced Spanish and Portuguese bilingual professionals
- Latino Careers — Job board sponsored by LATCareers.com
- LatPro.com — Source for connecting Hispanic and Latino bilingual job seekers with recruiters searching for skilled diversity candidates
- Mi Prómixo Paso — Una herramienta interactiva para personas que buscan trabajo y para estudiantes que desean aprender más acerca de sus opciones en cuanto a su carrera
- NACE Diversity Resources — The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects university career service professionals to recruiters and employers. It maintains a list of diversity resources accessible to students
- Workplace Diversity — Committed to bridging the gap between employers and qualified diversity talent
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with employment discrimination.
LGBTQ+
A Safe Space
It's important to understand where you are in your own identity development. Our office is a supportive, nonjudgemental space where you can ask questions about all aspects of career development. We know how personal identity connects to career decisions. And, several members of our team are Safe Space-trained.
- Accredited Schools Online — General LGBTQ+ resources for all students
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- IMDiversity.com — IMDiversity is a career and self-development site devoted to serving the cultural and career-related needs of all minorities
- INSIGHT Into Diversity — One of the most recognized resources for equal opportunity employers who are seeking to add diverse, qualified candidates to their workforce. Job postings include positions in academia, business, healthcare, and the government
- Institute for Broadening Participation — A directory of links to programs designed to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The programs include internship, job, scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The institute is an independent, open source non-profit and provides resources to faculty and students by means of an infrastructure unfettered by institutional or disciplinary barriers
- LGBTConnect — an LGBTQ+ job board for anyone seeking LGBTQ+ friendly employers
- LGBT Community Business Listings
- NACE Diversity Resources — The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects university career service professionals to recruiters and employers. It maintains a list of diversity resources accessible to students
- National LGBT Chamber of Commerce — highlights state chambers that provide professional development resources, events, and certification for businesses
- National LGBTQ Task Force — shares information about developments with employment discrimination, as well as facts and figures regarding the LGBTQ+ community
- Out & Equal — Website dedicated to educating and empowering employers and members of the LGBTQ+ community through programs and services
- Out for Work — an organization aimed at aiding LGBTQ+ students transition to the workplace
- Out Professionals — the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ networking organization
- Progayjobs.com — Organization dedicated solely to the needs of the LGBTQ+ professional workforce
- Queer Resources Directory — Directory of numerous resources specifically for the LGBTQ+ community
- Transgender Law Center — the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people
- Zippia Jobs — LGBTQ+ allies in the workplace
- Zippia Scholarships — 30 scholarships dedicated to supporting the community
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with dealing with employment discrimination.
Career Considerations for LGBTQ+ Students
College students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) experience unique challenges in the area of career preparation. These students sometimes express caution, concern, and/or apprehension when exploring and selecting a major, pursuing an internship, constructing a resume, stepping into the job market, or all of the above. These concerns may arise due to the historical anti-LGBTQ+ stigma of a specific profession, indecision regarding whether to disclose their sexual orientation/gender identity to a potential employer, fear of potential bias or harassment in the workplace, and the level of employment nondiscrimination protection provided at the local, state, or federal level. Read the full report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Life Sciences
- Datalys Center – Internships in public health, health policy, sports medicine, multicenter research, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, and physical activity
Native American and Indigenous Peoples
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- HigherEd360 Diversity Resources
- IMDiversity.com — IMDiversity is a career and self-development site devoted to serving the cultural and career-related needs of all minorities
- INSIGHT Into Diversity — One of the most recognized resources for equal opportunity employers who are seeking to add diverse, qualified candidates to their workforce. Job postings include positions in academia, business, healthcare, and the government
- Institute for Broadening Participation — A directory of links to programs designed to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The programs include internship, job, scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The institute is an independent, open source non-profit and provides resources to faculty and students by means of an infrastructure unfettered by institutional or disciplinary barriers
- NACE Diversity Resources — The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects university career service professionals to recruiters and employers. It maintains a list of diversity resources accessible to students
- National Congress of American Indians — A list of job opportunities submitted by employers that are American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native businesses, governments, or organizations. It also includes opportunities submitted by organizations seeking Native American applicants
- Native American Jobs — A job search database for Native American job seekers which includes Tribal and Non-Tribal companies across the nation
- Native American Professional Organizations — A list of 21 organizations and professional associations serving the Native American community
- Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education — A magazine for Native Americans in higher education which includes a job board
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with employment discrimination.
Part-time Employment
Social Sciences, Social Work, and Sociology
Sustainability
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- BioCrossroads – Top life sciences companies in Indiana
- Jobs in Tech 101 — Intro to Opportunities for all majors
- Xtern — Internships and Beyond
- The Grid — 1:1 Connector
- Indy Tech Fellowship — Career Launchpad
- Sales Bootcamp — High Potential in Six Weeks
- TechPoint Index — Great tools and resources for students interested in tech start ups
- American Association for Advancement of the Sciences Entry Point — is a program that offers internship opportunities for students with disabilities. Internships will range in discipline from Computer Science, Business to Science and Engineering
- Association for Computing Machinery — The world's largest educational and scientific computing society, delivering resources that advance computing as a science and profession
- Cyber Security Degrees – Database of masters programs in cyber security, as well as ideas for career paths
- DICE — For job seekers in high-tech fields
- Engineering Jobs — National index of engineering and high-tech jobs, resumes and resources.
- Engineering Jobs Site — Engineering job listings, jobs and employment opportunities in aerospace civil electrical electronic industrial manufacturing
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- Institute for Broadening Participation — A directory of links to programs designed to increase diversity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. The programs include internship, job, scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The institute is an independent, open source non-profit and provides resources to faculty and students by means of an infrastructure unfettered by institutional or disciplinary barriers
- IronYard — Professional technology training in downtown Indianapolis
- Mashable Job Boards — Gateway to leading digital talent
- ZipRecruiter — Technology jobs in Indianapolis
Industry Guides
Veterans and Military
- Equal Opportunity Publications
- INvets — Connecting Veterans with Better Civilian Careers
- My Next Move for Veterans — Browse careers by keywords and industry, or receive career suggestions based upon what you like to do
- Novoresume — Military Resume: Practical Advice for Veterans
- Velvetjobs — Career Resources for Veterans
- ZipRecruiter for Veterans — Jobs and Resources for Veterans
Workplace Discrimination
Workforce discrimination occurs in many different ways. There are federal laws that prohibit discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, pregnancy, and age. Employers are responsible for complying with the law, but you are responsible for making sure you know and protect your rights.
Illegal Interview Questions
Did you know that it is against the law for employers to ask you certain questions in a job interview? To learn more about what topics are off-limits and what to do if you are asked about them, see Handling Improper Interview Questions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
If you experience discrimination once you have started a job, here are some tips and information about dealing with employment discrimination.
Prepare for Opportunities
Career Advising
Career advising is an ongoing process. Don't hesitate to check in with an advisor by scheduling an appointment anytime through Butler's online employment portal, Handshake.
(All students have a Handshake account accessible with your Butler username/password. Alumni can request to join Butler's network on the login page.)
Appointments
Meet with our advisors for practice interviews, as well as building and critiquing cover letters, resumes, and CVs.
Student Employment Assistance
Resources
In addition to career advising, utilize the guides and information below.
Application Materials and Interviews
Download our free Guide to Professional Success, containing valuable tips for and examples of resumes, CV's, cover letters, and interview questions.
- Read 8 Tips to Improve Your CV
- Download an Interview Best Practices Presentation
- Read a guide on Interview Attire
- Read a guide on the Key to Interview Success for College Students
- Read how to gracefully leverage an outside job offer
- Read four ways to build influence at work, no matter your job title
- Utilize Interview Stream, an online system for practicing and improving interview skills. Through the mobile apps and online portal, you can: watch, assess, and share interviews; record yourself, practicing at your own pace; work through anticipated questions; and, receive advice on-demand.
Applicant Tracking Systems
Several organizations use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), software that enables the electronic handling of a company’s recruitment needs and a way to pre-filter resumes. A recent webinar produced by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shared insights and advice to career center professionals to ensure those applying through online systems have the best chance possible of matching key words and scoring high in the candidate pool. Download our Formatting Resumes for Online Applicants tip sheet
Career Resources for International Students
Job search in the U.S.: Throughout your job search, be sure to check out the CaPS office resources to help you with interviews, resume/CV and cover letters, and networking. Visit our office and the International Student Services office to connect with staff members who can help you navigate this process. Below are resources specifically for you, as an international student, to assist with your job search while at Butler University:
- Never accept or engage in paid or unpaid off-campus employment, internships, fellowships, or other training without prior authorization from Butler University.
- Learn more about work authorizations, including Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Academic Training (AT) on the International Student Services site.
- Understand your visa status and what types of employment authorizations are available to you in order to clearly communicate your work eligibility to the employer.
Researching organizations that have hired international students: As an international student, you may also face special challenges in getting internships and jobs in the U.S. Complex and changing immigration regulations, a lack of clear information about which employers hire international students, and cultural differences will require you to spend additional time and effort to learn about employment policies and practices that may affect you:
- This guide lays out a tactical approach to finding a job in the U.S. as an international student.
- Online research and networking conversations can help you identify organizations that have hired international workers in the past.
- International Friendly Hiring List: This resource is for our international students to help them target companies for their U.S.-based job search.
International students job sites: As you conduct online research, consider the following resources:
American culture differences: If you are new to the U.S., you likely have questions about U.S. workplace culture. Check out this article "How to navigate your way through American workplace culture"
CaPS Newsletter
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- career opportunities
- upcoming events
- tips for professional development
CaPS Social Media
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BU Be Well
Our office supports the Career and Life Skills dimension of BU Be Well.
We help you focus on building and maintaining successful skills for future or current careers, including internships, employment, financial planning, graduate school, and gap year/service programs.