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Career Search Tools and Tips

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Career Service Hours

Day of the week
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M Monday 11:00 - 3:00 8:00 - 5:00
T Tuesday 11:00 - 3:00 8:00 - 5:00
W Wednesday 11:00 - 3:00 8:00 - 5:00
TH Thursday 11:00 - 3:00 8:00 - 5:00
F Friday 11:00 - 3:00 8:00 - 5:00

Can’t make it to the Studio during Drop-In hours? Virtual appointments are available upon request via Handshake.

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(812) 855-9639
Email
careerhb@iu.edu
Address

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Bloomington, IN 47405

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