Job Market
The Division of Business prepares students for graduate study or to enter the work force. For young men and women who graduate with a degree from the Division of Business, a wide array of positions is available. Below you will find just a sampling of the positions available to our majors.
Accounting major
Types of positions: auditor, tax accountant, controller, cost estimator, consultant and manager.
Areas of employment: public accounting, manufacturing, retailing, service organizations, financial institutions, government and not-for-profit organizations
Business administration major
Types of positions: manager, sales representative, business owner, financial analyst, office manager, administrative assistant and consultant
Areas of employment: manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, finance, service organizations, government and not-for-profit organizations
Finance major
Types of positions: financial planner, financial analyst, securities analyst, financial manager, securities broker, bank analyst and investment banker
Areas of employment: financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations, government and corporations
Management major
Types of positions: operations manager, production supervisor, human resource manager, small business owner/operator and consultant
Areas of employment: retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, government and not-for-profit organizations
Marketing major
Types of positions: marketing manager, advertising copywriter, media planner, buyer, public relations, sales representative, sales manager, customer service manager, product manager, consultant, new product developer and corporate trainer
Areas of employment: service organizations, manufacturing, retailing, wholesaling, sales organizations and not-for-profit organizations
IWU is committed to assisting its students considering graduate study or entering the job market. The Center for Life Calling & Leadership is staffed with trained, full-time professionals whose only responsibility is to provide career assistance to anyone who visits them on the second floor in the Student Center. They will provide the following to IWU students, free-of-charge:
• Life coaching
• Temperament testing
• Career counseling
• Resume assistance
• Internship opportunities
• Job search assistance
• Graduate school options
• Job shadowing placement
• Contact with employers and employment resources
• Wide array of employment-related resources
Job Listing Resources
There are many services that gather and distribute employment opportunities in the U.S. and around the world. Here are just a few:
America’s Job Bank
Brilliant People
Career Builder
Employment Spo
Flip Dog
IWU Career Link
IWU Innovative Network
Job Web
Monster
Nonprofit Career Network
True Careers
The Vault
If you are interested in working for a Christian organization, you might want to check out these sites:
Christian Career Center
Christianet
Church Staffing
Intercristo
If you are interested in positions at IWU, visit these sites:
IWU administrative positions
IWU staff positions
Employment Reference Materials
IWU’s Lewis A Jackson Library has a selection of reference books that provide employment-related information. Please visit the Jackson Library to learn more about these leading publications:
"America’s Top Jobs for College Graduates,” 3rd Edition
J. Michael Farr, Editor
JIST Works, Indianapolis, IN
Ref. 331.702 F24J
“Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2002-2003 Edition, 2002
Elaine L. Chao, Secretary
JIST Works, Indianapolis, IN
Ref. 331.702 OCI
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