Careers

Where do you want to go?

We take your future seriously. That’s why we've developed a number of innovative programs aimed at helping you navigate your individual career options, whether you want to stay in the Midwest, head to Washington, D.C., travel overseas, or simply aren't yet sure.

Hamilton Lugar School students can participate in career-development workshops, one-on-one coaching, programs such as the Global Leaders & Professionals Program and the Mentor Collective, and events with representatives from the public and private sectors.

For students interested in government service, Fall 2019 visitors will include the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the US Department of State.

Career-related help

Request a meeting with Ashlynne Bender, assistant director of student placement

Upcoming events

Stay up-to-date on career-related workshops, one-on-ones, and events at HLS.

Walter Center for Career Achievement

Get in touch with Walter Center Career Coach Sara White

Turn your ambition into a career

An excellent education is critical for career success, but you also need the skills to help you land your first job. We can help you identify your unique strengths and translate them into an impressive resume that reflects who you are and your individual goals. 

Opportunities and resources to prepare you for life after graduation are woven throughout the HLS experience. They include:

  • Coaching sessions and resume assistance
  • Networking events with alumni, VIPs, and guests
  • Connections the HLS Peace Corps Prep program
  • Internship opportunities in the US and throughout the world
2017-18 career outcomes for HLS alumni

Engaging with the wealth of opportunities that HLS now has to offer, you can’t go wrong.  Doors will open and you just have to pick which door you want to go through.

Kathleen Claussen in Washington, D.C.
  • Airbnb
  • AmeriCorps
  • Booz Allen
  • Coca-Cola
  • Council on Foreign Relations
  • Eli Lilly & Company
  • General Motors
  • Google
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Institute for Defense & Business
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • NHK
  • Northrup Grumman
  • Peace Corps
  • Roche Diagnostics
  • Tesla
  • US-China Institute
  • US Department of Commerce
  • US Department of Defense
  • US Department of Justice
  • US Department of State
  • United Nations

Contact us

Ashlynne Bender
Assistant Director of Professional Development
GA 4056
(812) 855-5178
ashbende@iu.edu

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